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 abackyard 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:
When Steven Spielberg was an adolescent, his first home movie was abackyard 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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Thank you very much, i have received the DVD movie. Packing and shipping was in a excellent condition, Disc nor the box was damaged when received.
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Rating: - Saving Private Ryan
A very good movies that remember the big sacriface and effort made from USA soldiers and his families
Rating: - Command is a lonely place
As a retired army officer and an adjunct history professor I thought it was important to review what I consider the best war movies depicting the challenges of leadership and the command of men.
This is the best movie depicting the "lonely place" command can be, especially when you do not believe in the mission!"Saving Private Ryan" is the greatest Hollywood movie showing the reality of infantry combat ever made.The first 30 minutes showing the D-Day invasion was only missing the ... Read More
Rating: - Saving Private Ryan
What a great movie. The seller shipped promptly and the DVD arrived quickly and was in perfect condition...The acting and personal identities, personalities of the people protrayed was fantastic. I had this movie before and stupidly lent it out never to be seen again!! ( why do we keep lending things out?? ) I like for the older kids to watch the film to understand the sacrifices of our fighting men & Woman....What a tribute to America's liberation of Europe...Have you thanked a vet today???.........Freedom ... Read More
Rating: - Perfect on Blu Ray
The clarity and sound were outstanding.The additional disk with the behind the scenes information was very informative and a pleasure to watch.
- DVD Movie - Saving Private RyanHi,
Thank you very much, i have received the DVD movie. Packing and shipping was in a excellent condition, Disc nor the box was damaged when received.
I trust the Amazon products, very genuine and good at Customer Care!
Regards,
Keshava Raju
Bangalore, INDIA.
Rating:
- Saving Private RyanA very good movies that remember the big sacriface and effort made from USA soldiers and his families
Rating:
- Command is a lonely placeAs a retired army officer and an adjunct history professor I thought it was important to review what I consider the best war movies depicting the challenges of leadership and the command of men.
This is the best movie depicting the "lonely place" command can be, especially when you do not believe in the mission!"Saving Private Ryan" is the greatest Hollywood movie showing the reality of infantry combat ever made.The first 30 minutes showing the D-Day invasion was only missing the ... Read More
Rating:
- Saving Private RyanWhat a great movie. The seller shipped promptly and the DVD arrived quickly and was in perfect condition...The acting and personal identities, personalities of the people protrayed was fantastic. I had this movie before and stupidly lent it out never to be seen again!! ( why do we keep lending things out?? ) I like for the older kids to watch the film to understand the sacrifices of our fighting men & Woman....What a tribute to America's liberation of Europe...Have you thanked a vet today???.........Freedom ... Read More
Rating:
- Perfect on Blu RayThe clarity and sound were outstanding.The additional disk with the behind the scenes information was very informative and a pleasure to watch.
