Review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) by Chris M — 26 Oct 2013
Steven Spielberg's unflinchingly realistic, horrifically brutal, and absolutely profound anti-war drama follows a squad of American soldiers (led by Tom Hanks) during WWII with the assignment to rescue a soldier (Matt Damon) whose three brothers have been killed in combat and take him home.
As they go further into enemy territory, the squad begins to question why they should risk their lives for the sake of one soldier. Saving Private Ryan remains an incredible achievement for its unforgiving look into the brutality of war as shown in the film's first 24 minutes which are bloody, intense, and unforgettable.
After seeing this film, one should obtain a better appreciation of just how much misery these soldiers were put through during battle.
This review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) was written by Chris M on 26 Oct 2013.
Saving Private Ryan has generally received very positive reviews.
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