Saving Private Ryan...

[trek737]

There are movies and then there are Movies!. This one came out 14 years ago and it as been that long since I have seen it. All I can say is this movie is one of a kind and my first time hearing it in BR!

Simply Incredible!!

[skroudo]

Originally Posted by trek737

There are movies and then there are Movies!. This one came out 14 years ago and it as been that long since I have seen it. All I can say is this movie is one of a kind and my first time hearing it in BR!

Simply Incredible!!:thumbsu p:

Great move

[LordoftheRingsEE]

Fantastic flick with high tension and well constructed!

And on Blu it hits the strings with even more impact.

[Puma Cat]

Amazing film, and from what I understand from WWII combat vets, the one that best captured the real experience of combat, I don't know how Spielberg directed it, or how they cut it so effectively. I remember being in the theatre after that first half hour opening scene, and people were in shock at seeing at what actual combat was like.

[Pider]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Amazing film, and from what I understand from WWII combat vets, the one that best captured the real experience of combat, I don't know how Spielberg directed it, or how they cut it so effectively. I remember being in the theatre after that first half hour opening scene, and people were in shock at seeing at what actual combat was like.

Not quite the same level, but We Were Soldiers had to have councilors available for the Vietnam vets who were consultants and previewers for the film. Most of them were in tears when watching the rushes and had difficulty dealing with the films realistic portrayal.

[Whart]

The opening was one of the most powerful things I ever saw. We had occasion to visit the Normandy beaches some years ago, and it is very moving. When you see the scale of the cliffs at pt du hoc (sp) that the Rangers scaled in front of gun emplacments, you realize why these guys had a 28% survival rate. You can walk over the rubble there, in between the bunkers, it looks like a moonscape, and they keep you on a path, ringed by barbed wire, because of the risk of unexploded armaments. The fields of graves, all sorts, crosses, jewish stars, etc. tell the story better than anything. (and some of the breakwaters were still out at sea, quite visible, though they are slowly rusting away)
You can take the TGV (nice train) out toward Mt St. Michel, stay the nite at the on the slopes below the cathedral (i know it sounds hokey but most of the tourists leave and you have a medieval city to yourself, you can walk the ramparts). The drive up to Normandy is quite beautiful, as long as the weather holds. You also appreciate why they were so concerned about the weather for the landing. It is a pretty moody place, even when the sun is shining. A memorable place, with powerful history.

[LordoftheRingsEE]

It draws a 'squelch' in your heart when watching some scenes.

[JGM411]

such a powerful movie.

[f1 fan]

Originally Posted by JGM411

such a powerful movie.

+1...

Dave

[Masterlu]

Just Suberb in every way, Tom Sizemore's best work IMO.