Saving Private Ryan (Special Limited Edition)
starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper
directed by: Steven Spielberg
directed by: Steven Spielberg
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A SMALL BAND OF U.S. SOLDIERS ARE SENT ON A MISSION DURING THE TUMULTUOUS BATTLE AT NORMANDY TO FIND THE LONE SURVIVOR OF FOUR BROTHERS IN STEVEN SPIELBERG'S BRUTALLY HONEST, WORLD WAR II EPIC. SPECIAL FEATURES: CAST AND FILMMAKERS' BIOS: PRODUCTION NOTES: INTERACTIVE MENUS: TWO THEATRICAL TRAILERS AND MORE.
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When Steven Spielberg was an adolescent, his first home movie was a backyard war film. When he toured Europe with Duel in his 20s, he saw old men crumble in front of headstones at Omaha Beach. That image became the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan, his film of a mission following the D-day invasion that many have called the most realistic--and maybe the best--war film ever. With 1998 production standards, Spielberg has been able to create a stunning, unparalleled view of war as hell. We are at Omaha Beach as troops are slaughtered by Germans yet overcome the almost insurmountable odds.
A stalwart Tom Hanks plays Captain Miller, a soldier's soldier, who takes a small band of troops behind enemy lines to retrieve a private whose three brothers have recently been killed in action. It's a public relations move for the Army, but it has historical precedent dating back to the Civil War. Some critics of the film have labeled the central characters stereotypes. If that is so, this movie gives stereotypes a good name: Tom Sizemore as the deft sergeant, Edward Burns as the hotheaded Private Reiben, Barry Pepper as the religious sniper, Adam Goldberg as the lone Jew, Vin Diesel as the oversize Private Caparzo, Giovanni Ribisi as the soulful medic, and Jeremy Davies, who as a meek corporal gives the film its most memorable performance.
The movie is as heavy and realistic as Spielberg's Oscar-winning Schindler's List, but it's more kinetic. Spielberg and his ace technicians (the film won five Oscars: editing (Michael Kahn), cinematography (Janusz Kaminski), sound, sound effects, and directing) deliver battle sequences that wash over the eyes and hit the gut. The violence is extreme but never gratuitous. The final battle, a dizzying display of gusto, empathy, and chaos, leads to a profound repose. Saving Private Ryan touches us deeper than Schindler because it succinctly links the past with how we should feel today. It's the film Spielberg was destined to make. --Doug Thomas
A SMALL BAND OF U.S. SOLDIERS ARE SENT ON A MISSION DURING THE TUMULTUOUS BATTLE AT NORMANDY TO FIND THE LONE SURVIVOR OF FOUR BROTHERS IN STEVEN SPIELBERG'S BRUTALLY HONEST, WORLD WAR II EPIC. SPECIAL FEATURES: CAST AND FILMMAKERS' BIOS: PRODUCTION NOTES: INTERACTIVE MENUS: TWO THEATRICAL TRAILERS AND MORE.
Amazon.com essential video:
When Steven Spielberg was an adolescent, his first home movie was a backyard war film. When he toured Europe with Duel in his 20s, he saw old men crumble in front of headstones at Omaha Beach. That image became the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan, his film of a mission following the D-day invasion that many have called the most realistic--and maybe the best--war film ever. With 1998 production standards, Spielberg has been able to create a stunning, unparalleled view of war as hell. We are at Omaha Beach as troops are slaughtered by Germans yet overcome the almost insurmountable odds.
A stalwart Tom Hanks plays Captain Miller, a soldier's soldier, who takes a small band of troops behind enemy lines to retrieve a private whose three brothers have recently been killed in action. It's a public relations move for the Army, but it has historical precedent dating back to the Civil War. Some critics of the film have labeled the central characters stereotypes. If that is so, this movie gives stereotypes a good name: Tom Sizemore as the deft sergeant, Edward Burns as the hotheaded Private Reiben, Barry Pepper as the religious sniper, Adam Goldberg as the lone Jew, Vin Diesel as the oversize Private Caparzo, Giovanni Ribisi as the soulful medic, and Jeremy Davies, who as a meek corporal gives the film its most memorable performance.
The movie is as heavy and realistic as Spielberg's Oscar-winning Schindler's List, but it's more kinetic. Spielberg and his ace technicians (the film won five Oscars: editing (Michael Kahn), cinematography (Janusz Kaminski), sound, sound effects, and directing) deliver battle sequences that wash over the eyes and hit the gut. The violence is extreme but never gratuitous. The final battle, a dizzying display of gusto, empathy, and chaos, leads to a profound repose. Saving Private Ryan touches us deeper than Schindler because it succinctly links the past with how we should feel today. It's the film Spielberg was destined to make. --Doug Thomas
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- great movie, great price!
Handsome packaging, vibrant colors and awesome sound make this an amazing film to own. It never fails to touch me. Lost to "Shakespeare in Love,"
REALLLLLLY?
Rating: - His Ideal Features of Commanding Officer shwed Courage,not-Selfesteemed,Brave deed served as a Patterns forComrad & Folwers!
This DVD was original Production of
[Tom Hanks & Steven Spielberg] like
"Band Of Brothers".Horrible,and dramatic
Scenes on landing Onaha&Utha Beaches Killing
& Wounding was Better Than "Band of Brother"
Ideal features of Commanding Officees who showed
Caurageous,not-Swlf oriented Brave deed served as a
Patter for comrade & sibordinate!.
Concerning is best among your Comrades !
Rating: - Worth it!!!
I am not reviewing the movie here..
The packaging of this set is one the best I have ever seen for any movie.
The menu sequences are brilliantly dynamic, and there is a ton of special feature you will enjoy;
Rating: - Saving Private Ryan
This is one of the greatest stories ever told. If your interested in military movies this one is a must. I have watched this movie over a hundred times. This movie is about sacrifice for mission accomplishment. This is a must have for any movie collector.
Rating: - excellent
Was everything I wanted, I got it right away.I was extremely pleased from start to finish.
- great movie, great price!Handsome packaging, vibrant colors and awesome sound make this an amazing film to own. It never fails to touch me. Lost to "Shakespeare in Love,"
REALLLLLLY?
- His Ideal Features of Commanding Officer shwed Courage,not-Selfesteemed,Brave deed served as a Patterns forComrad & Folwers!This DVD was original Production of
[Tom Hanks & Steven Spielberg] like
"Band Of Brothers".Horrible,and dramatic
Scenes on landing Onaha&Utha Beaches Killing
& Wounding was Better Than "Band of Brother"
Ideal features of Commanding Officees who showed
Caurageous,not-Swlf oriented Brave deed served as a
Patter for comrade & sibordinate!.
Concerning is best among your Comrades !
- Worth it!!!I am not reviewing the movie here..
The packaging of this set is one the best I have ever seen for any movie.
The menu sequences are brilliantly dynamic, and there is a ton of special feature you will enjoy;
- Saving Private RyanThis is one of the greatest stories ever told. If your interested in military movies this one is a must. I have watched this movie over a hundred times. This movie is about sacrifice for mission accomplishment. This is a must have for any movie collector.
- excellentWas everything I wanted, I got it right away.I was extremely pleased from start to finish.
