Original sentence: Criticism noted its historically inaccurate "All American" perspective, ignoring the collaboration between numerous Allies, and its portrayal of WWII as "the good war", which some felt was used to soften up the American public for the Iraq War.It was a box office success, grossing $216.8 million domestically, making it the highest-grossing film of 1998 in the United States, and $481.8 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1998 worldwide.Praise was given to Spielberg's directing, the performances (particularly from Hanks), accurate period detail, realistic and powerful battle sequences, cinematography, score, and screenplay.Released on July 24, 1998, the film received considerable acclaim, rating high on most critic's top ten lists.Saving Private Ryan was released on home video in May 1999, earning another $44 million.Since its release, Saving Private Ryan has been promoted as one of the greatest films ever made
Edited sentence: It was also a box office success, grossing $216.8 million domestically, making it the highest-grossing film of 1998 in the United States, and $481.8 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1998 worldwide.Released on July 24, 1998, the film received universal acclaim from critics and audiences; praise was given to Spielberg's directing, the performances (particularly from Hanks), historical accuracy, the battle sequences, cinematography, score, and screenplay.Saving Private Ryan was released on home video in May 1999, earning another $44 million from sales.Since its release, Saving Private Ryan has been widely hailed as one of the greatest films ever made