Great Film: Saving Private Ryan
This is one of the greatest movies ever made.
To think that this movie did not win Best Picture is a crime. Director
Steven Spielberg uses all of his talent and resources to give to the world
the greatest war film ever made.
Though it's true that this is not the type of movie you want to sit down
with the family and eat popcorn, the emotional drive of the picture, the
story's poignant messages, and the fantastic acting of the cast draws you
into a world that is both dangerous and unpredictable.
Spielberg is able to take you into action and make you feel as if you are a
participant in the movie and not just a viewer. This is Tom Hanks' best
movie he ever did. Forget his performances in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump
(though they were also good); he should have received another Oscar for the
role of Capt. John Miller, a leader who must act strong in front of his
men,
but must also hide his emotions from them. It would have been
well-deserved
if he won again.
I give this movie my highest recommendation. Saving Private Ryan is a movie
that makes you realize how life is precious and how honor and duty, though
they are deep philosophical concepts that are praised in war, can put you
in
jeopardy of losing your life for something you may not believe
in.
Cast
- Pvt. Daniel Jackson played by Barry Pepper
- T-4 Medic Irwin Wade played by Giovanni Ribisi
- Pvt. Stanley Mellish played by Adam Goldberg
- Captain John H. Miller played by Tom Hanks
- Private Adrian Caparzo played by Vin Diesel
- Pvt. Richard Reiben played by Edward Burns
- Sergeant Mike Horvath played by Tom Sizemore
