SAVING PRIVATE RYAN 1998
A film review by Timothy Voon
Copyright 1998 Timothy Voon
4 out of 4 for the war epic of the century
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Jeremy Davies, Matt Damon, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg, Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel. Screenplay: Robert Rodat. Producers: Steven Spielberg, Ian Bryce, Mark Gordon & Gary Levinsohn. Director: Steven Spielberg.
This true to war epic must be seen by every generation, to remind us why we must settle our differences diplomatically, without resorting to violence. Steven Spielberg once again amazes us with his ability to tell a story, this time, without manipulating the viewer's emotions. This movie attempts to explore the soldier's personal, emotional and physical conflicts in battle, when conscience is constantly being checked by the questionable acts of war. War has a tendency to blur the fine line between what is considered right and wrong, mixing black and white into an awful looking grey. The haunting images of men been slaughtered on Omaha beach, will not only leave one shell shocked, but it will linger in your memory for many years to come. There will probably never be another movie that makes a more poignant point about the value of human life – even if it is for one man – Private Ryan. This is a movie about ultimate sacrifice, with no greater love than when one man, or should I say several men, lay down their life for their brother.
Timothy Voon
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