Review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) by Francis M — 20 Feb 2016

Buy the popcorn, leave your brain at the lobby and enjoy another Spielberg film aimed for the 14 year old's.

This review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) was written by Francis M on 20 Feb 2016.

Saving Private Ryan has generally received very positive reviews.

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