The message of Saving Private Ryan is that the human cost of war is incredibly high, and that the soldiers who fight in wars are incredibly brave. The movie follows the story of a group of soldiers who are sent to rescue a soldier who is behind enemy lines. The soldiers are forced to fight their way through enemy territory, and they are constantly under fire. They are also constantly faced with the possibility of death. The movie shows the brutal reality of war, and the high price that is paid by the soldiers who fight in it.