Saving Private Ryan (DVD 2004)

excellent film bought it as a present for my husband was a really good price and excellent quality dvd

seller not good,no response,after several direct emails and thru ebay I have not had single answer. If there is a genuine reason I wish you you the best,if not where is the item I paid for

Speilberg has indeed produced/directed some amazing films over the years, that have mystified the masses.
This film of course was seen as one of the finest made in the last 15 years, and deservedly so. The opening battle scene is about as good (or bad if you were there in 1944) as it can get for the movie watcher. The feeling of despair can be felt as the German bullets rained in on the hapless American GI's. The capture and the ensuing battles across France are shot in the best way possible, and the hunt for Ryan is one of guts and steely determination with traps taking each man to the highest and lowest of human thought and nature.

If you have not seen it...why ever not?

Ask anyone about their thoughts on Saving Private Ryan and they will undoubtedly mention the scenes in the first 20mins or so and the impact it made on them. It is true that the scenes of the 'landings' leave a lasting impression. You can only imagine what it must have been like in real life if the film is anything to go by. The rest of the film continues with unimaginable events. Made the same impact on me as Schindler's List movie. Once you've seen the film, you'll never forget it. Watching the movie does make you think about the depths humanity can sink to at times. Don't want to give too much away about the film just incase you haven't seen it. If you haven't seen it yet, why not?? If you have seen it, you'll know exactly what I mean and will probably watch it again and again. I have!
Definately a DVD that should be in your collection.

The first half hour of the movie gives us a fantasic and well produced insight to what happened at the beaches of Normandy in June 1944. The film has very realisic scenes specially the action scenes are impressing. Great photography and special effects as well. Then the story leads us into Spielbergs idea and purpose with this movie. This is not just an ordinary action movie, you see. Spielberg is Jewish and one might say that the invation of Normandy ment the first step to effectivly stop Nazi-Germany's attempt to exterimate the jews. Because of that, these soldiers are probably Speilbergs favourite heroes in history. So who is this private Ryan? Is he worth risking many lives for? In the second world war people/soldiers risked and gave their lives so that later generations can live in peace and freedom. So Ryan might be a representative of all of us who are enjoying life today. 'Are you a person that was worth dying for? If not - try to live your life in a better way tomorrow', is how I interprit Spielberg. Beside from this, a crucial moment of the film is when the guys that we follow in seach of private Ryan let a german POW go in stead of executing him and the ethical dilemma connected to this. Spielberg definately wants us to see this movie also in a ethical and philosophical way and not just as a war action movie. A very important film which together with Schindlers' list is a great contribution to the debate about WW2.

Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) must lead a small troop of men into the Normandy countryside to find a soldier, whose three brothers have all been killed in action. We see the Normandy beach landings (awe-inspiring and stomach-churning) through to the climactic battle in a small French town. The set pieces are amazing, the cinematography stunning - but the emotional impact hits you like a hammer-blow.

Quite simply one of the greatest films of all time - whether you like War films or not. Having just watched this film again, i am reminded just how good an actor Hanks can be, while there are faultless performances from all around him (Paul Giammati, Leland Orser, Vin Diesel, Giovanni Ribisi, Tom Sizemore et all). If you have never seen this film - purchasing this is an absolute no-brainer - you simply must own it!

Yet another reaon why Spielberg is the greatest cinematic story-teller of our time - maybe all time!