Review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) by Thomas O — 02 Nov 2013

Steven Spielberg's realistic and gritty WWII film is the best war film ever made, with the most intense 20 minute-intro in film history.

This review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) was written by Thomas O on 02 Nov 2013.

Saving Private Ryan has generally received very positive reviews.

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