Saving Private Ryan

If you ever see one WWII film, this should be it. Nothing comes close to defining the horror, chaos and soul-destroying emotions of war. Spielberg has provided a intensely brutal realistic outlook, gripping plotline and fantastic production values. This coupled with consistently stunning acting from everyone involved (yes, even Vin Diesel) brings all the varied personalities of the characters to life, making you genuinely care and feel the emotional weight when individuals are lost. Awesome.

I don't know why Spielberg thought people would enjoy seing forward flashes to an old man in a war movie of this caliber, but hey I'll go with it, after all this movie revolutionized the war movie. It's gritty and real, it's compassionate and well written, and it is the best war movie ever made, I just wish it could have about as many sequels as the Friday the Thirteenth movies have.

"Earn this." ...Wow.

While the idea behind the film of sending a squadron of men to save one is definitely not realistic once you get past that this film is easily one of the most realistic war movies ever filmed. The opening D-Day invasion sequence is unforgettable and beautifully horrifying. Great performances from all involved from Tom Hanks to Matt Damon to Vin Diesel.

This is what an action war movie should be. First five mintues of viewing and you will know what you are in for. Don't get me wrong, sure there is killings, but that's not what makes this a great film. The story, the actors, the realism, all that along with some terrific action scenes make Saving Private Ryan the masterpiece it is.