Review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) by Joseph F — 18 Nov 2012

The best ever war film, but shame as constantly going on about the Americans.

This review of Saving Private Ryan (1998) was written by Joseph F on 18 Nov 2012.

Saving Private Ryan has generally received very positive reviews.

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