bjdr-18636 Unfortunately a little too many historic inaccuracies to swallow and the all too tiresome portrayal of the Germans as idiotic and ineffective. Waffen SS and Wehrmacht soldiers almost never wore skinhead haircut. Tank attacks were not performed as portrayed in the bridge scene. Weaponry of late Waffen SS units were almost certainly different from those portrayed in the movie. Wehrmacht and Warren SS units rarely mixed. Most likely the airborne soldiers should have encountered Hitler Jugend units (aged 17-21) that were exceptionally disciplined albeit very willing to sacrifice their lives.Sad that Hollywood always has to obfuscate reality. Fake history!

BBogus First saw this in cinema 20 yrs ago and today it still is emotionally gripping, visually stunning, ... a timeless masterpiece.

wickitwonka Saving Private Ryan is my favorite movie of all time... for now. True classic.

MichaelMRamey This film is amazing. Spielberg is able to create suspense in Saving Private Ryan like no other. Keep you on the edge of your seat with every muscle in your body tenses up.The opening scene of the storming of the beach is an iconic moment in cinema and becomes the measuring stick of how to open a film. This particular scene has been duplicated many times in film, television and video games, but nothing compares to this films depiction of war. Showcasing all the different reactions people suffer in war and makes me thankful I was born in the time period I exist in now. The dialogue is phenomenally written; being displayed during the scene in which they discuss their opinions on their mission after just setting out. You find yourself connected to this group of men almost immediately. The cinematography is beautifully shot and depicts the morality of these soldiers decisions.I would highly recommend this film to even the most casual film fan. It truly is great and arguably Spielberg's greatest work.