Monday, September 13, 2010

The Motion Picture Saving Private Ryan With Tom Hanks

By Zachary Dunn

By reading into an article such as this one, I can venture a guess that you are looking to learn a good bit about the impressive film "Saving Private Ryan" and why you might care to watch it or learn more about it. The truth is, there are several different reasons that this film is so impressive, and most of them will be brought out in the upcoming paragraphs, along with a plot synopsis.

It is no surprise that the man behind all of the action of this impressive film was none other than one of the most decorated directors of all time: Steven Spielberg. From his impressive feats to bring emotion to the audience through visual displays unlike anything they had ever seen before, this film does not disappoint.

Just by watching the first thirty minutes of the film, you will see one of the most graphic, exciting and dramatic opening sequences that might have ever been captured on film. This is meant to be a soldier's first hand view of D-Day. So you head from the boats to the other side of the beaches at Normandy along with several different soldiers and see the horror of war first hand.

After this intense opening, you are introduced to the company that will serve as the main characters of the film. The leader of this group is Captain John H. Miller. A short time later, Miller receives his orders for himself and his men. They are to be the search and rescue team to find a paratrooper named Private James Ryan.

They are trying to find this soldier because his three brothers, all serving overseas, have all been killed in action and the Army wants the last remaining Ryan of the family to head home to be with his grieving mother and family. The company is not shy about expressing their feelings on the matter, and many of them feel like it is a lost cause and they are a bit bitter concerning he gets a free ticket home.

You are introduced to the life stories of several of the company's men through the conversations that they have along the way. You begin to empathize with the events that happen, though you might have anyway. When they finally reach Ryan, he demands that they allow him to hold his post against the orders of the Army. He does not feel he deserves to go home, and his duty is undone. Together with Ryan's new company, the paired companies make a heroic stand against the enemy and secure a key bridge to help the Allies.

This is a blatant representation of war. This is the full range of emotions that someone in World War II might have experienced. You will cry along with them, laugh with them, celebrate with them, and fear for them when they fear for themselves. This film is littered with incredible performances, like Matt Damon as Private Ryan, Tom Hanks as Capt. John Miller and Tom Sizemore as Sgt. Mike Horvath.

So, when you are considering "Saving Private Ryan" there is a good bit to think about and understand. This article was meant to give you an introduction to the film and encourage you to see this 1998 classic if you haven't already. This might make you thankful for the life you have, and respectful of the commitment some made to ensure that you had that life the way that you do. - 40729

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