Review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) by Alex S — 09 Jan 2014

An overwhelming and intensely powerful experience and a strong contender for the best war movie ever made.

This review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) was written by Alex S on 09 Jan 2014.

Saving Private Ryan has generally received very positive reviews.

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