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Saving Private Ryan

Saving Private Ryan

1998
Drama
Action
2h 49m
Opening with the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion under Cpt. Miller fight ashore to secure a beachhead. Amidst the fighting, two brothers are killed in action. Earlier in New Guinea, a third brother is KIA. Their mother, Mrs. Ryan, is to receive all three of the grave telegrams on the same day... (imdb)

Directed by:

Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg

Written by:

Robert Rodat

Starring:

Adam Goldberg Adam Goldberg Matt Damon Matt Damon Paul Giamatti Paul Giamatti Tom Hanks Tom Hanks Edward Burns Edward Burns Giovanni Ribisi Giovanni Ribisi Barry Pepper Barry Pepper Dennis Farina Dennis Farina Tom Sizemore Tom Sizemore Vin Diesel Vin Diesel Jeremy Davies Jeremy Davies Ted Danson Ted Danson
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Genres:

Drama, Action, War

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, French, German, Czech
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Saving Private Ryan

1998
Drama
Action
2h 49m
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gritGrit
Rated 06 May 2007
89
95th
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.
Rated 06 May 2007
beedubBeeDub
Rated 29 Jan 2016
100
97th
"Earn this." ...Wow.
Rated 29 Jan 2016
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
94
99th
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.
Rated 17 May 2008
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 27 May 2008
95
99th
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.
Rated 27 May 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
91st
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.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
unccomp13unccomp13
Rated 29 Aug 2009
95
80th
Saving Private Ryan has one of the most legendary and unforgettable opening scenes in film. The plot is very interesting, whether it be the battle scenes or the less intense "talking" scenes. The cast of actors including Tom Hanks and Matt Damon make a very compelling and riveting film.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 26 Feb 2007
45
33rd
The opening scene is quite amazing. Ofcourse, it's sort of pornography, or war-nography if you will. The rest of the action scenes are a lesser degree of eye-candy, but more importantly, the textual content of the movie is humdrum Hollywood tripe and quite forgettable.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
ocelotOcelot
Rated 16 Apr 2009
25
17th
The plot of this movie is a platoon of men being sent off to find Matt Damon for no good reason. He's doing just fine, but due to the rescue mission everyone sent to find him is killed, burdening him with misery for the rest of his life, to the point that fifty years later he cries at the tombstone, having been devastated with survival guilt for the rest of his life as the result of an utterly meaningless "rescue" mission. The ultimate guy film!
Rated 16 Apr 2009
keysercomp16keysercomp16
Rated 28 Aug 2010
100
50th
This epic film of a platoon of soldiers going on a mission to try and save one man's life set in the time of World War Two really makes the viewer appreciate those who fought for our lives in this great war. The reluctance of the platoon is well known and the dangers of mission is made clear by the lost lives of two men along the way. The realistically gory battle scenes in the film put the viewer right in the middle of the war and leave him/her begging for more. This film is a must see!
Rated 28 Aug 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 31 Jan 2012
97
97th
WWII has been way too sexualized. Or am I just thinking about Vin Diesel gallantly trying to save helpless princess Matt Damon? Or is that you thinking about it now? Didn't expect the internet to do this to you today, did you?
Rated 31 Jan 2012
djrossdjross
Rated 28 Aug 2011
20
3rd
Tedious hokum from the master confectioner: no message beyond "Sacrifice!" Such effort expended in the name of verisimilitude, yet so unreal in scene after scene (not to mention the premise). Largely consists of scenes of shooting interspersed with scenes of soldiers discussing their mothers. Watching this for the first time in 2011, it occurred to me to wonder if this movie was the origin of the ongoing fad for shaky camerawork. If so, it is just one more to add to the list of Spielberg's sins.
Rated 28 Aug 2011
jebJeb
Rated 19 Jul 2008
100
98th
Has some soul-crushing, realistic WWII combat and a great plotline backed up with amazing performances by every actor involved. This is the only movie that captures the gritty feel of war, and it's incredible!
Rated 19 Jul 2008
sengirsengir
Rated 24 Mar 2008
90
97th
An instant Spielberg classic, the opening scene is definitely one of the most memorable in modern war movie history. Come for the realistic depiction of the invasion of normandy, stay for the interesting characters and the profound look on how war can change any man...
Rated 24 Mar 2008
inhmninhmn
Rated 12 Jan 2009
0
6th
this is anti-cinema
Rated 12 Jan 2009
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 24 Feb 2007
60
61st
The Good: the combat. The Bad: the present day scenes with the old man. The Ugly: the final shot with the American flag. There's a reason ABC was allowed to show this uncut. Your war mongering overlords love this movie.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 22 Mar 2007
98
99th
An unbelievably amazing war film from Steven Spielberg. Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore and Barry Pepper are especially fantastic. The combat sequences are brutally intense. One of the best films ever.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 01 Aug 2009
5
69th
Friendly reminder than the man who wrote this also wrote The Patriot.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 21 Dec 2009
86
71st
A magnificent first twenty minutes, marred later by sentimental stereotypes. In all, though, memorable and effective.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
dst7175dst7175
Rated 24 Jun 2008
99
99th
TOM HANKS AWESOME! THIS MOVIE AWESOME! The ending gets me every time so sad.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
farzanFarzan
Rated 22 Jun 2007
93
94th
Saving Private Ryan is THE movie to watch if you could get a glimpse of world war 2. This film is so realistic, and so incredibly made, I really just don't know how to put it in words. Simply put, this film is a must for every household, and every school. This film should be watched by absolutely everybody who did not experience WWII. This film really shows the brutality of the war, and the brotherhood everyone shared. One of Spielberg's greatest.
Rated 22 Jun 2007
leshiileshii
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
75th
This is a great movie with a lousy plot. Hanks is top-notch and this might be Spielberg at his best.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jwestjwest
Rated 19 Aug 2007
65
40th
An amazing first opening scene followed by a predictable story and emotionally manipulative direction. Very overrated.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
magbMagb
Rated 17 Dec 2006
80
61st
One of the best American war movies that's primarily centered on the actual combat. It falls into some of the traps Spielberg always seems to walk into with glee, such as some unnecessary triumphant music, but it's definitely one of Spiel's best efforts.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 21 Dec 2006
85
82nd
Steven Spielberg show's his incredible talent in Saving Private Ryan. Really watchable, one of the director's best.
Rated 21 Dec 2006
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 08 Sep 2020
72
78th
i just like to see france all fucked up
Rated 08 Sep 2020
dvicknabbDVicknabb
Rated 17 Apr 2008
75
37th
A compromise between my distaste for war films and my love for Hanks.
Rated 17 Apr 2008
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 11 Mar 2007
2
13th
"Former general, (later Secretary-of-State), Colin Powell asked Steven Spielberg: "Why didn't the soldiers just blow up the bridge before the battle began, which would have been the intelligent thing to do, (even though it would have gone against their orders)?" Mr. Spielberg's reply was: "Blowing up the bridge at the start of the battle, (with the Allies on the defensive side of the river), would not have been as dramatic as what is shown on film."
Rated 11 Mar 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
93
90th
Very intense look at World War II with some incredible visuals and a great story to back it up. How this didn't win best picture is completely beyond me.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
forehead1forehead1
Rated 27 Dec 2009
80
96th
Fantastic film in many ways yet there's something I still can't quite put my finger on which stops me from including it in my top bracket. Perhaps its the slightly thin story, perhaps the length, perhaps the fact we never really care whether they save Ryan or not. I don't know. The combat scenes alone are enough to offset most quibbles mind, the D-Day landing in particular being possibly the most spectacular opening scene in cinema history. Band of Brothers honed everything here to perfection.
Rated 27 Dec 2009
turinturin
Rated 13 Jul 2007
70
66th
Absolutely great battle sequences, but the message is slapped in your face even more bluntly and literally then in other Spielberg movies. Better to skip pathetic opening and closing sequences.
Rated 13 Jul 2007
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 17 Sep 2016
8
9th
A swig every time Tom Hanks uses the word "flank" [and derivative forms]. Every time someone dies horrifically, screaming [verbatim]: "MAMA!!!... MAMA!!!!!" A swig every time the score-- ok, this might get excessive...
Rated 17 Sep 2016
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 14 Aug 2008
95
96th
Impressive war film, one of Spielberg's finest achievements. This is the type of movie that Americans should watch on the 4th of July or Veteran's Day. The action is gritty and the realism of the battles is unmatched - so much has been said of the scene on the beach, and for good reason. It's definitely a souped-up tribute to the troops, but it's not a pro-war film by any means. We are shown the soul-crushing reality of war first-hand. Led to 'Band of Bros.' and other emotional war dramas.
Rated 14 Aug 2008
pieridaePieridae
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
90th
Good for a war movie. Most such moves tend to glorify way, this movie you a little sense of the terrible futility.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 17 May 2009
7
64th
The opening 20 minutes are something that just must be viewed. That is the peak of the film unfortunately. I don't usually mention oscars in my mini reviews but this film unbelievably robbed "The Thin Red Line".
Rated 17 May 2009
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
9
98th
The opening is the highlight (both of the film and of the depiction of WWII in cinema), but the rest is mighty affecting as well. Ten years later, I'm still taken aback that it lost Best Picture. I'd have thought that the epic scope, gritty filmmaking, and Tom Hanksing would be right up their alley, but ah well. Also, Vin Diesel!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 17 Jan 2010
80
84th
The main flaw is that this contains all the heavy handed emotional spielberg-isms as his other films. On the other hand he manages to restrain himself just enough to bring you some of the best recreated WW2 battle scenes ever. It's pretty relentless and the fruitless mission of the Rangers draws you into their bleak world from the start. This is Spielberg's best film so far and his stylistic choice of giving everything a washed out news reel footage look was a fantastic touch.
Rated 17 Jan 2010
sloboneslobone
Rated 04 Jan 2007
65
31st
Great battle footage at the beginning but then lapses into sentimentality.
Rated 04 Jan 2007
cinemaveriteCinemaVerite
Rated 07 Mar 2008
33
30th
A long continuous shot of war shows nothing except an unlimited budget
Rated 07 Mar 2008
madisomadiso
Rated 20 Jan 2007
90
99th
best war movie ever
Rated 20 Jan 2007
mangoluver4umangoluver4u
Rated 04 Jan 2010
100
94th
One of the best war films ever. Blood and guts through the whole movie awesome!
Rated 04 Jan 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Feb 2007
3
45th
With such intense battle sequences, this is certainly a visceral thrill. While I mostly enjoy it, the patriotism gets on my nerves.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
sienceSience
Rated 07 Sep 2011
45
40th
The Normandy landing scene is etched into my mind, and it's truly an amazing work of cinema. I didn't think much to the rest of the film however. If I watched this again, it would be purely for the opening scene.
Rated 07 Sep 2011
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 23 Aug 2017
90
95th
Starts off with an incredibly powerful scene, and some other great scenes throughout the movie. Also very good acting, and I liked the story.
Rated 23 Aug 2017
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 11 Aug 2015
78
86th
Very well made film. Gives a brutal and harrowing view on war. The D-Day opening scene in particular is amazing, very memorable and shocking. After that it's still high quality thanks to excellent filmmaking and good acting, though it does enter more familiar Hollywood territory in terms of characters and plot.
Rated 11 Aug 2015
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
74
74th
A fantastic bone crushing film filled with the horrors and emotion of war, that is an exemplar in its class until the frankly film destroying syrup covered, sickly sweet all American Hollywood ending.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 03 Jun 2009
60
40th
Awesome start, then the rest is trite and 100% predictable. At least Vin Diesel dies horribly.
Rated 03 Jun 2009
babbigwenBabbiGwen
Rated 24 Jun 2008
75
23rd
This rating is based solely on the fact that I could not get through this movie and ended up sobbing in my bedroom and then making out with my poster of vampire-Brad Pitt for comfort. I'm sure this is a very good movie and the action is very real feeling and disturbing. I just couldn't handle it. Hold me.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
twincinematwincinema
Rated 22 Mar 2019
85
85th
I don't care what is said about the sentimentality of this film, even though I am not American, the ending had me in tears as I saluted the American flag.
Rated 22 Mar 2019
rufamRufam
Rated 26 Jul 2010
60
29th
The first 30 minutes of "Saving Private Ryan" are unforgettable -perhaps the most amazing sequence Spielberg has ever put on celluloid. However, apart from that, the rest of the film is just a boring, conventional and moralistic war film that, despite excellent production values and the best efforts of Hanks, is wasted on cardboard characters and an idiotic plot. And its noble stabs at an anti-war stance are ultimately diluted by the bloated patriotic propaganda.
Rated 26 Jul 2010
mrarnmrarn
Rated 11 Oct 2013
88
99th
This movie gives you a small taste of war and it's intense. The characters are flawed and varied making it easy to identify with them. Spielberg did such a good job bring these characters to life, that each time I watch the movie I find tears in eyes at the end. Saving Private Ryan a well made movie that grabs you and holds you till the very end.
Rated 11 Oct 2013
scoldScold
Rated 03 May 2008
85
66th
A very good movie that depicts war more realistically than most. It wouldn't make any Top Number lists of mine, but it is certainly worth watching if you haven't already seen it. It's more terrifying than most Horror movies these days. The opening sequence is the best part of the entire movie, but the remainder keeps your attention well regardless. Occasional moments of brilliance.
Rated 03 May 2008
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 19 Feb 2012
95
99th
Saving Private Ryan tells a simple story well, while also providing us with a ton of action meaning that we never get bored. Despite taking almost three hours, this is a film that is never boring. The characters grow on you -- at least, the characters you can discern and remember do. This isn't a film that glorifies war. I wish the ending had been better constructed, but you'll be unlikely to care while you're watching it because of how invested you are by that point. A highly recommended film.
Rated 19 Feb 2012
wcnitzwcnitz
Rated 08 Jul 2007
91
98th
While I prefer BoB to this film for its finer portrayal of WWII in Europe, this movie stands up well in its own right. Sizemore and Hanks present very believable characters and there are moments at both the beginning and the end that will make you feel pain.
Rated 08 Jul 2007
torontodogtorontodog
Rated 29 Jan 2008
70
66th
Without that opening scene this would be pretty ordinary stuff.
Rated 29 Jan 2008
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 03 Jul 2011
24
12th
The first time I watched this, I thought the D-Day scene was excellent and everything else was pap. After rewatching 13 years later, I think I was a bit too dismissive of the film; there are some impressive segments scattered throughout. It also seems to permit a slightly more ambiguous, less jingoistic interpretation - if you want to find one - than I had remembered. Unfortunately, I think the movie as a whole makes it clear that any ambiguity is unintended; if anything it mocks the very idea.
Rated 03 Jul 2011
chow25chow25
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
82nd
Really powerful the first time I saw it. Now it is really fun action. Not sure how that worked out, but bravo.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aushabfanaus_hab_fan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
97th
Not for the faint of heart, this is the first movie you should watch, even if you only ever watch one, for insight into the 2nd World War. Spielberg is truly a master, and all performances in this are on the money. An emotional rollercoaster, and truly deserving of all the awards.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mist600Mist600
Rated 12 Nov 2017
90
87th
Unbelievable opening - not yet bettered I think (haven't seen Dunkirk yet). | BACK-FILLING A WHOLE JOB-LOT OF FILMS I'VE SEEN BUT NOT FOR A LONG, LONG TIME So, my recollection/scoring may be 20-30% off point. I would be not at all offended, grateful in fact, if anyone wants to drop me a cordial note if they think memory has dulled a gem or given a rosy tint to a bit of a clunker. IE. Tell me why I am wrong and what U think I should've scored it. I love film chat/debate.
Rated 12 Nov 2017
sdr782sdr782
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
92nd
A gruesome tale that shows the reality of WWII combat.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
61st
An epic war movie boasting a stellar cast and haunting imagery.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
chrisachrisA
Rated 08 Aug 2009
60
39th
A stunning opening - one of the best in cinema - but then it's (Hollywod) business as usual.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
mrcarmadyMrCarmady
Rated 22 May 2011
74
24th
Opening sequence amazing, the rest so-so.
Rated 22 May 2011
parmandurParmandur
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
88th
Definitive WWII film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 31 Jan 2009
92
98th
SPR is less about finding Ryan, and more about how completely different men come together to accomplish a goal. Their lives are explained through stories, and nearly every scene gives us a new story. Spielberg's impeccable direction weaves these tales together to portray everyday men in horrific situations. The visceral affect it has is second to none, and the end product is nothing but epic.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
calhardingcalharding
Rated 07 Aug 2008
98
99th
Aside from the typically Spielberg-esque sappy scenes set in the present day which bookend this film, I would go so far as to call Saving Private Ryan the perfect movie. The fact that Shakespeare In Love was able to nick the Best Picture Oscar that year is proof positive that the Academy Awards are based on marketing and not merit.
Rated 07 Aug 2008
grimace98grimace98
Rated 14 Aug 2007
15
5th
War is bad, mmkay. You shouldn't do war.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bavafreakBavafreak
Rated 18 Feb 2011
45
3rd
The opening is stunning; the rest is the usual flag waving crap, with plenty of sentiment laid on with a trowel.
Rated 18 Feb 2011
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 29 Jan 2013
10
7th
Steven Spielberg really doesn't believe in subtext does he? Here's almost three hours worth of jingoistic hot air, supposedly held together by occasional glimpses of an absolutely ludicrous plot. At least Spielberg couldn't find a way to have kids in every other scene this time.
Rated 29 Jan 2013
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 02 Sep 2009
90
99th
One of the most brutal and realistic depictions of combat ever put to screen. Not to mention that it leaves me in tears every time. Some people say it's overly sentimental and sappy, but for me this hits its emotional notes perfectly. Fantastic movie.
Rated 02 Sep 2009
dippyblondedippyblonde
Rated 16 Oct 2008
99
94th
I remember watching this at the cinema and during the opening scences in this film I have never know it so quiet. Not even a crisp packet got opened. This is so well directed and acted there is nothing that can be faulted in this. Although the beginning of the film gives u question these are answered by the end of it. Although not a masive fan of war films this tells the story of the men that fought and their feeling of what is happening around them
Rated 16 Oct 2008
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
77th
The movie is loaded with patriotic and schmaltzy bits, some earned, some not. But I'll give Spielberg credit, he made a very entertaining war movie. It's very watchable, even riveting. These characters, as clichéd or one-dimensional as they may be, are likeable and have a good rapport. The film is a series of somewhat unrelated anecdotes, and each one has some kind of resonance... particularly the much-lauded Omaha Beach opening, a technically masterful display of the confusion and chaos of war.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 02 May 2011
75
72nd
If you have it in you to ignore the ridiculously sentimental frame and the completely idiotic mission, this is a very gritty war movie (a Nazi vs. jew fight towards the end is particularly nasty). Everyone is raving about Omaha, but I need to be special and different, so I'll highlight the last set piece as the best war stuff I've seen. But honestly you probably won't have it in you to ignore the ridiculously sentimental frame and the completely idiotic mission - I know I didn't.
Rated 02 May 2011
platypusPlatypus
Rated 26 Jun 2010
46
11th
A classic American propaganda film
Rated 26 Jun 2010
cselstoncselston
Rated 01 May 2008
98
97th
This movie got robbed at the Oscars when they gave best picture to "Shakespeare in Love" (a good film but, come on, not on this level). Spielberg has made some amazing films and this is right up there at the top of that list. The Normandy invasion sequence alone deserved on Oscar. Add to that a brilliant move that follows and it should've been a no-brainer. This is an absolute triumph in filmmaking.
Rated 01 May 2008
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 30 Jul 2013
75
62nd
Not only is the opening sequence visually stunning but on a decent sound system, it is simply outstanding cinema. However, this scene cannot really make up for a rather thin story that is stretched to breaking point over the course of 3 hours. Spielberg again turns the smaltz-factor up to 11 ( Hanks dies beautifully, everyone else blown to bits ) and whilst the overall effect is a true cinematic experience, you just wish you didnt leave the cinema feeling manipulated and a bit anti-climactic
Rated 30 Jul 2013
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 04 Jul 2016
85
85th
Although it at times comes across as a little over-the-top "rah-rah" patriotic, this is such a great and important film for its psychological realism. More than any other WW2 movie I've seen, this film really makes you empathize with the characters and truly understand exactly what they're going through, without it ever seeming ham-fisted. Just an incredible film; a must-see.
Rated 04 Jul 2016
majorbMajorB
Rated 06 Feb 2011
85
42nd
A two hour movie told in three. Speilberg's humanistic philosophies don't work well with this gritty film, and its overwrought battle scenes detract and distract from the experience rather than enhance it.
Rated 06 Feb 2011
ktappektappe
Rated 19 Mar 2008
82
58th
Yes, the 20-minute opening war sequence was as close to being there as you can get. However, after that the movie goes steadily downhill. The acting is good, but not great. The story is a bit plodding. But worst of all it's just not that plausible. (Yes, it was based on the Niland brothers, but very loosely.) The implausibility of risking so many men to get one out undercuts all the other efforts Spielberg went to for authenticity.
Rated 19 Mar 2008
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 23 Feb 2011
87
93rd
I'm kind of surprised by the negative reviews of this movie, especially those claiming it's "flag waving crap" or that it's "classic American propaganda" considering how much effort they go through to show the true nature of war, how war is hell, how every man Miller kills takes him that much further from home, how brutal and disgusting war really is.
Rated 23 Feb 2011
unccomp07unccomp07
Rated 27 Aug 2009
80
0th
This moive is an action packed film filled with military operations and and battlefront fighting that also has a heart felt and emontional attachment to the main actors. Saving Private Ryan is a film that could brings out the patriotic side of your feelings and gets your heart in the film. At the end of this film, you will feel that you know this soilder named Ryan and in some way you feel connected to an endless journey.
Rated 27 Aug 2009
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 24 Apr 2022
65
62nd
Saving Private Ryan is a good but pointless film. The framing device of Ryan having been "a good man" is vague & underdeveloped. The action sequences are the film's strongest aspect, encapsulating a convincing sense of claustrophobia, chaos & confusion. There's a single scene with the soldiers sitting & talking that manages to inject a bit of personality, but the rest is filler & war crimes. If the thematic point was the futility of war then the film succeeds, if it was heroism then less so.
Rated 24 Apr 2022
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 18 Jan 2011
78
36th
Saving Private Ryan is not some kind of grand statement on American duty and service like its prologue and epilogue seem to think. However, it is a fantastic statement on the dehumanization that that occurs during war, both with regards to oneself and one's enemies. Hence, the battle scenes are fantastically compelling and drive the movie forward while any scene that focuses on the characters themselves flounders. The exception that proves the rule is the translator character.
Rated 18 Jan 2011
harrypotheadharrypothead
Rated 01 Dec 2006
80
30th
Can't ever watch it again.
Rated 01 Dec 2006
chrissoChrisso
Rated 09 Nov 2008
80
78th
Good war flick, awesome directing, acting, depressing tho.
Rated 09 Nov 2008
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 18 Jan 2007
65
40th
Do you know the Brits were in World War 2 as well? You won't get that from this film. Otherwise decent film, definitely watch first 15 mins.
Rated 18 Jan 2007
fringefringe
Rated 04 Sep 2024
80
0th
Can watch it anytime when it plays again.
Rated 04 Sep 2024
ilikeitwhenuilikeitwhenu
Rated 27 Feb 2008
90
92nd
Wonderful, based upon a true story. Hanks does it justice. The scenes in France are what i'd imagine to be very realistic. I was gripped as though I were watching the real thing.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
ol66ol66
Rated 08 Sep 2008
41
31st
A war film that starts very strongly - the early battle footage is very reminiscent of original war newsreel - but the ramped-up emotion of the story and Hanks' somewhat attention-seeking performance means its a bit disappointing in the end.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
shabbyshabby
Rated 22 Apr 2007
75
66th
powerful
Rated 22 Apr 2007
jezclaytonJezclayton
Rated 02 Jun 2007
91
85th
Breathtaking opening sequence leaves you in no doubt of the horrors of war. Fabulous soundtrack and cinematography.
Rated 02 Jun 2007
pollosfritospollosfritos
Rated 03 Feb 2009
80
77th
Effective, if slightly over-long.
Rated 03 Feb 2009
gtrmpgtrmp
Rated 05 Aug 2007
85
84th
An ode to soldiers rather than the war in which they fought, killed, and died. Unsurprisingly patriotic, sometimes to a fault: the Allies are all heroes in the end (even the coward who lets his comrades die!), and the Germans who aren't completely faceless are all villains.
Rated 05 Aug 2007
scottmaximusScottMaximus
Rated 29 Mar 2008
98
73rd
Rapturous
Rated 29 Mar 2008
joshstew06JoshStew06
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
90th
The D-Day opening alone seals this one as an all-time great. It may sound ridiculous, but Spielberg is strangely underrated, considering the wealth of masterpieces he has created, and this is one of them.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rigzinrigzin
Rated 08 Jan 2008
95
0th
I wasn't much into war movies but after watching Saving Private Ryan, I got hooked into this genre. And I have yet to watch a better war movie. From start to end, it had me enthralled and honestly I never wanted the movie to end. Awesome to say the least.
Rated 08 Jan 2008
karenakKarenAK
Rated 18 Aug 2007
80
50th
Not bad. As ever Tom Hanks makes it memorable.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
juicesticejuicestice
Rated 18 Dec 2008
80
65th
Very serious, very moving, great action, couldn't tell you what was missing for me to rate this higher, but wasn't quite complete for me.
Rated 18 Dec 2008
masterkazooMasterKazoo
Rated 04 Sep 2007
95
84th
Private Ryan is one of a number of brothers, all of which were killed in combat. It's Tom Hank's job to find him and bring him back home before an even greater tragedy is reached and a mother has no sons. The action, story, and characters are top notch. Great Classic.
Rated 04 Sep 2007
corleoneCorleone
Rated 10 Jan 2009
60
45th
the usual war movie. no more than that. "The Thin Red Line" is the real deal.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
pyroclausticpyroclaustic
Rated 14 May 2008
93
97th
This was an excellent movie. THe people seemed real, plot was great. In addition had a great cast of actors.
Rated 14 May 2008

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