Saving Private Ryan

Name: Saving Private Ryan
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: July 24, 1998
Duration: 169 min
Rating: 91
Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Hanks

1998

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DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: July 24, 1998 | TV-MA

Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Hanks

Summary: During the WWII D-Day invasion, a squad of soldiers led by Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) is sent into Normandy to find Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), and return him to his mother in America. She has already lost three other sons in this war.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Genre(s): Action, Drama, War

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 169 min

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Bob Graham

An overwhelming experience. Read full review

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Michael Wilmington

A watershed picture, for both Spielberg and war movies. Read full review

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Rex Reed

Saving Private Ryan is a masterpiece. It cements Steven Spielberg’s reputation as one of the seminal filmmakers of the era. It tells a gallant story of honor and duty and courage under fire. It shows you things about war that have never been seen on a motion picture screen. Read full review

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Todd McCarthy

A searingly visceral combat picture, Steven Spielberg’s third World War II drama is arguably second to none as a vivid, realistic and bloody portrait of armed conflict. Read full review

Film.com John Hartl

Feels like the first truly honest attempt to deal with the horrors of combat - and the terrible responsibility shared by all survivors.

Maitland McDonagh

The movie's greatest strength lies in phenomenal performances that reach from the leads right down to the smallest supporting roles. Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Nothing that suggests an independent vision, unless you count seeing more limbs blown off than usual. Read full review

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peopgamer

Feb 15, 2011

A very high quality, which blends extreme action, with a underlying sadness for the disaster that was world war 2. All put together with superb casting.

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JPK

Jul 8, 2019

One Of The Best War Movies Ever Made
Saving Private Ryan is definitely one of the top 5 best films directed by Spielberg.

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Jag

Feb 21, 2008

Rarely do I give anything a ten but this movie was simply outstanding. the character development was perfect for everyone. I hate it when people dog this movie because they didn't pay attention to what was important. I also hate it when people put this movie down because they think it Rarely do I give anything a ten but this movie was simply outstanding. the character development was perfect for everyone. I hate it when people dog this movie because they didn't pay attention to what was important. I also hate it when people put this movie down because they think it is to Hollywood like.This movie is not like the others they didn't make it silly they got it right. This shows you how terrible war can be and you forget those men that sacrificed everything for us and their buddies any time soon after seeing this movie. A lot of good men die and tell it how it was. I do admit that there was some stuff thrown in there that I wish that they wouldn't have but that probably won't bug many others. This movie can be watched over and over and you'll always find something new to think about. This movie is good even if you don't like war movies. This movie is one that every American should see.… Expand

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MovieGuys

Sep 16, 2013

One of the most powerful war movies out there, Saving will hit you with such an emotion for the characters that it feels like you're in their shoes, in that battle zone, fighting for your life. Tom Hanks is at his best in this movie, and Matt Damon is perfect as Private Ryan. If you don'tOne of the most powerful war movies out there, Saving will hit you with such an emotion for the characters that it feels like you're in their shoes, in that battle zone, fighting for your life. Tom Hanks is at his best in this movie, and Matt Damon is perfect as Private Ryan. If you don't want to watch all of the movie, at least see the first beach scene. It will change your view of... well, everything. It will make you glad to be alive.… Expand

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daviddelnorte23

Apr 1, 2017

Esta película tiene un 'inconveniente' para mí, y es que existe la serie 'Hermanos de sangre' que me llegó más. ¿Qué 'Salvar al soldado Ryan' es la original? Sí.

'Salvar a Ryan' me parece una fabulosa película. Siempre se habla que si el desembarco de Normandia es lo mejor de la película yEsta película tiene un 'inconveniente' para mí, y es que existe la serie 'Hermanos de sangre' que me llegó más. ¿Qué 'Salvar al soldado Ryan' es la original? Sí.

'Salvar a Ryan' me parece una fabulosa película. Siempre se habla que si el desembarco de Normandia es lo mejor de la película y el resto no está a la altura. Yo creo que sí, pero el resto de la película está más que a la altura también de esa GENIAL primera escena.

La evolución de los personajes durante todo el film es muy coherente y buena. Con alguna frase de guión mítica.

Las actuaciones están muy bien, sí, Tom Hanks también me gustó a pesar de que no le soporto mucho. Mención especial en este apartado para el personaje del francotirador, brutal y muy carismático.

En conclusión, peliculón que para mi gusto tiene el mencionado 'handicap' pero que a pesar de ello Spielberg logró hacer una auténtica joya, donde se reflejan perfectamente las penurías de la guerra. ¡Ah!, la escena inicial y final sobra e incluso puede engrisecer un poco la película. No se puede hacer uso de ese patriotismo absurdo. A pesar de todo un 9.… Expand

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Jmsbpp

Aug 13, 2013

Totalmente y simplemente una buena pelicula, las cosas que buscan varios directores que espesializan en este tema son sorprendidos por el gran director Steven Spielberg quien saca esta produccion al estrellato del exito.

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DirtyPoo

Aug 26, 2006

crap!!!!!!!!

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