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Saving Captain Miller
It is the 4th of July as I write this review. Driving home, alongside the interstate was a firetruck crane erected to hold a giant US flag some 250 feet in the air. On this day we celebrate independence, I remember Saving Private Ryan.

Arguing which is Speilberg's "best film" is probably a futile exercise. Fortunately, sometimes in life you don't have to choose a "best one". There are several of his films that are equally perfect in their different pursuits.

On this 7th month and 4th day, I recall 7 ideas from the movie and 4 charges:

1) There were men of honor, duty and mercy on both sides of the war - One of the most memorable scenes is the German showing mercy to the US soldier in shock as he descends the stairs.

2) The acts of war create injuries, both physical and mental, that cannot be healed.

3) Better persons than us died random and unwarranted deaths so that we might enjoy so many freedoms.

4) The violence and injuries of war are far more gruesome than most people choose to concede.

5) The gods of war laugh at the concepts of fairness.

6) There is no solace or remedy for the loss of a child (or children).

7) Men of few words often show their character through their actions. But they are not silent, and in times of need, they lead by saying well chosen words.

4 charges:

1) When viewing war, don't just look at the tactics and movements of armies. Explore the individual human dramas.

2) Each person must search to find ways to be decent in indecent and insane circumstances.

3) You don't do anything by yourself. No one succeeds on their own. Any success you achieve is on the shoulders of soldiers who fought so that you would have the ability to succeed. "Angels on our shoulders."

4) "EARN this . . .earn it," Captain Miller said with a bullet in his chest. What are you doing every day to make the deaths of these soldiers worthwhile? Did they die so that you would be working at what you are working at today? What more can you do to make the most of the opportunities they sacrificed for you to have?

Buy, borrow, or bypass: Buy and share with your children.

WWII: Drama and Tribute
"Saving Private Ryan" is well structured; well acted by a superb cast, and is not overburdened with Special Effects as so many of
today's films seem to be; just enough to tell the story convincingly. The plot line; however, is tenuous at best. Putting that aside, it is a film that entertains; holds the viewer's interest, and is a tribute to those who gave their lives to end that horror which was so much a part of my childhood.

Mr. Spielberg has given us another of his master-works. Tom Hanks and the supporting cast make it all very believable as a reminder to something that effected the lives of millions, and
should never be forgotten.

Best of all it is entertainment at its best; the reason I watch
movies in the first place. This Special Edition contains enough extra material to support all of the above. Bravo Mr. Spielberg.



WWII classic
THe first time I watched this movie was when I was sitting in my basement and I got to some war film. I watched the first scence of D-day and I have to tell you I was inpressed. Yes, the first part is gorey and yes action seems to die down from there, but still, its a classic and it will never die.

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