Rent Saving Private Ryan (1998)

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2h 43min
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Synopsis:
Seen through the eyes of a squad of American soldiers, the story begins with World War II's historic D-Day invasion, then moves beyond the beach as the men embark on a dangerous special mission. Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders. Why are eight men risking their lives to save just one? Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, each man searches for his own answer - and the strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honour, decency and courage.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Ian Bryce, Mark Gordon, Gary Levinsohn, Steven Spielberg
Voiced By:
John de Lancie
Writers:
Robert Rodat
Others:
Janusz Kaminski, Michael Kahn, Roger Guyett, Richard Hymns, Lois Burwell, Gary Summers, Conor O'Sullivan, Jeanette Freeman, Tom Sanders, Ronald Judkins, Daniel C. Striepeke, Lisa Dean Kavanaugh, Stefen Fangmeier, Andy Nelson, Mark Gordon, Ian Bryce, Gary Levinsohn, Gary Rydstrom, Neil Corbould, John Williams
Studio:
Paramount
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Drama
Collections:
Getting to Know :Tom Hanks, Oscar Nominations Competition 2023, Oscar Nominations Competition 2024, Oscar's Two-Time Club, The Biggest Oscar Snubs: Part 2, Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups, Top 100 AFI Movies, Top 100 AFI Thrills
Awards:

1999 BAFTA Best Visual Effects

1999 BAFTA Best Sound

1999 Oscar Best Cinematography

1999 Oscar Best Director

1999 Oscar Best Editing

1999 Oscar Best Sound

1999 Oscar Best Sound Editing

BBFC:
Release Date:
06/11/2000
Run Time:
163 minutes
Languages:
English
Subtitles:
English, English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Saving Private Ryan "Into The Beach"
  • 2 Theatrical Trailers
  • Production Notes
  • Cast And Crew Biographies
BBFC:
Release Date:
Unknown
Run Time:
169 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Danish, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Saving private Ryan – With an introduction by Director Steven Spielberg
  • Looking into the past
  • Miller and his platoon
  • Boot camp
  • Making Saving private Ryan
  • Re-creating Omaha Beach
  • Music and sound
  • Parting thoughts
  • Into the breach: Saving private Ryan
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Re-release trailer
  • Shooting war – WWII combat photographers; hosted by Tom Hanks
Disc 1:
This disc includes the main feature
Disc 2:
This disc includes the special features
BBFC:
Release Date:
04/06/2018
Run Time:
169 minutes
Languages:
Brazilian Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1, Castilian Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Audio Description Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, German, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Latin American Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Brazilian, Castillian, Danish, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B

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Reviews (7) of Saving Private Ryan

FANTASTIC - Saving Private Ryan review by CP Customer

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15/11/2006

Spielberg has broken from the norm with this film and has the courage to depict war as it really is. Previous war films have been heavily sanitised to 'protect' the viewer, and Saving Private Ryan acts as a wake up call to the public, especially to myself and the younger generation, who have never experienced a major conflict in our lifetime. This film acts as an antidote to the traditional John Wayne style war movie. War is not fun, and this film removes the myth that when a soldier is shot, they fall to the floor quietly and lie still. Some of the injuries suffered by the soldiers are truly horrific but the level of violence is not gratuitous and is necessary as it adds to the level of realism.

Many people have argued that this film only portrays the American side of D-Day, neglecting the contribution of the troops from other Allied nations. Whilst this is true, Omaha beach and the areas featured in this film were areas attacked by predominantly American troops, and to feature the entire Normandy area of operations would overly complicate the story. The scene showing Omaha beach after the battle, with the sea flowing red with all the blood spilt, is particularly poignant and brings a lump to the throat of everyone who sees it.

I recently watched this film with my grandfather, who landed on the British 'Gold' beach in one of the first waves ashore on June 6th 1944. He watched the first 20 minutes of the film, which depicts the D-Day landings, with tears in his eyes as the memories of that day flooded back. While he got through that day unharmed, a number of his friends and comrades were not so fortunate. The film transported him back 57 years, and he said that this is the closest you can get to the reality of the landings without actually being in a landing craft and coming under fire.

Saving Private Ryan aptly demonstrates the horror and chaos of battle. After watching this film I found myself with a new found sense of respect for those young men who were thrust into the Hell of World War 2 and still carry those memories as pensioners. Stunning, moving, compelling, and deserving of all the accolades it gets.

5 out of 5 members found this review helpful.

One of the best - Saving Private Ryan review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
30/03/2006

This movie is up there with the best war films ever made.

1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

Wonderful - Saving Private Ryan review by GL

Spoiler Alert
31/01/2019

The film is a must see and this blu ray version couldn't be bettered. The film detail and nuanced lighting are briliant.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

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