Seeing this for the first time in the theater... surrounded by the usual chit chat, sounds of snacking, commotion and hushed conversations...until the beach landing scene. Silence. It's like the air got pumped out the room and everyone was in total shock. I've never experienced a moment in cinema like that since. It is THAT good.

The last scene. A grown man and his family at Omaha paying tribute to Capt. Miller. I cry every time he salutes him.

When you go home, tell them of us and say, " For your tomorrow we gave our today" R.I.P To All Those Heroes, Greatest Generation! 🇺🇸

Its 2021 , I'm 48 years old, and I still cry for this men who made the ultimate sacrifice, thank you is not enough!

23 years old AND still the greatest war film ever.

The opening scene was something no one has ever seen before. The whole movie was an emotional rollercoaster ride. When I walked out, I saw an older gentleman around his late 60's with his wife by his side. He could not stop the tears coming out and his wife was comforting him. I guess it reminded him of when he served in the army and what he had seen and what brother hood meant.

My dad fought in the Battle of the Bulge. I don't recall him ever saying anything about it or the war. My mother told me once that he had nightmares for a long time. The greatest generation is an understatement.

I’d say one of the greatest war films ever made. I’ve seen it at least 10x or more

this movie was robbed of an Oscar!

To me, the most moving part of Saving Private Ryan was Capt Miller, as he was dying by the bridge, telling Prt Ryan to "Earn this; be a good man; live a good life" and at the end, beside Capt Miller's grave, Prt Ryan asks his wife if he has been a good man - it is something we could all ask ourselves: have we been a good person and earned their sacrifice.

I watched the movie in 1999 when I was 23 ,,,and the last scene put me in tears and led my life in a clearer way ever since, and as a result..Iam trying the best to be a Good Son, a Good Husband and a Good Father!....and still trying to be a Good Man!...RIP to the fallen soldiers !

"earn this" the craziest lines to ever end a film. They made the entire thing you just witnessed so much more impactful. Every life lost for the journey to save that one soul. Such a good film.

It’s was after seeing this movie, I was visiting DC when a plane load of WW2 veterans stepped off an Honor Flight visiting DC as 80 year old men, many for the very first time. The entire airport came to their feet and applauded these deserving men, many in tears of pride and joy. It literally brought me to tears knowing what these men had left behind and done across globe changing the world’s history. It angers me greatly the idiots that criticize what these men did. They changed Europe, Asia, the US and countless other countries around the world for the better. My own father was one of the greatest generation that served. Semper Fi pop !!

My grandfather served 30 years in the US Army eventually earning the rank of Colonel, and he told me that the D-Day invasion in this film was the most realistic depiction of combat ever put to film, specifically the overwhelming sound. He passed away last year and will be honored at Arlington on D-Day of 2022. I’ll always cherish the memory of seeing this film with him. Rest In Peace Pops.

Canadians and Brits were there too. All honour be given to these men and women of that awful war.

i was fortunate to go to the 60th anniversary at Normandy, i met and had conversations with veterans of the landings, who were then elderly gentleman. Each had an air of humility and dignity that i will never forget. I took my 12 year old son who didnt really understand what went on there, but each elderly gentleman told him their story with patients and moderation. Its hard to imagine that many of them were just 6 years older than my son was then. The beach is vast, flat and ominous, the machine gun nests overlooking the beach have a terrifying panoramic view of the whole beach. The cemetery cannot be understated, it really is an ocean of brilliant white crosses and stars of David that stretch from horizon to horizon. I look at our societies now, our governments, our national policies and my sinks at how we have failed each and every one of these men.

No matter how many times I watch this.. I always have a box of tissues. When I saw this in the theatres, every one of us was crying openly. It had a profound effect on me.

My father was in the SeaBees in WWII. After me digging a bit (my dad never talked about the war) he told me this: As the Marines finished up on the island they were on (never stated which island) there were bodies everywhere (Japanese) on the beach. He said looking back into the harbor he could see hospital ships the size of cruise liners that filled the harbor, every one of them fully loaded with wounded and casualties. He drank to forget it all. The most laid back man I've ever known. I miss him to this day. My hero.

My son is right now going through Marine Boot Camp in Parris Island. We all have a huge debt of gratitude to all military personnel and their service! Saving Private Ryan captures the realities of freedom.

Thanks for doing this one. My Grandfather was an Engineer who landed on Utah beach. His job was to clear obstacles for tanks and such to get on the beach. He was killed by an MG -42 machine gun fire. Therefore I have a deep fascination with these type of movies and how events took place. Thanks again for the great reactions. One day I plan on visiting his grave in France. It's very important for me to see it in my lifetime. Anyway,thank you for your sincere reactions to these Heroes all. Peace to you.

Seen this in the theaters, moved me to tears. I joined the Army two years later. Best years of my life, honorably serving my country.

My dad was a Viet Nam vet and not much scared him. When I took him to see this opening weekend and the lights went up as the credits rolled it was the first time I saw the look of fear in his eyes. On the drive back to his house he was silent for a while and the only words he said was, “I’m so glad you or your brother never had to go through that.”

Every time I watch this movie I always shed a tear

My father used to tell me every year on Remembrance Day that everything good that I ever get in my life, is owed to the great men who charged the beaches of Normandy, and fought and died for me and other people that they would never know. I will always remember that.

I first watched this movie in the cinema and I was shocked by everything realistic. And then I went back to the cinema for twice. And then I bought the DVD and watched it for 20 times. From then on, I watch this movie from time to time. This is the masterpiece of war movie. I love everything about it, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Spielberg, the facts about DDay. And then Band of Brothers. Not because I love seeing brutal war, it's because I'm so scared of wars and I really love peace.

The reason why Saving Private Ryan is one of the best movies of all time, it's because it tells a story that it just breaks your heart. I am 20 years old, and I watched this movie a few weeks back and once the credits rolled, I just cried. This movie really makes you think about what these people had to go through. The sacrifices they had to do. And the things they felt during this awful war. I can't imagine what it would've been like to see this movie back in the day, on theaters, with people that lived the same things these characters did.

Still one of the best war films ever made.

This is without a doubt the best and most realistic war movie ever made. And the film has a bunch of incredibly talented actors. This film does that we who have only read about D-day get, if nothing else, a microscopic idea of ​​the fear the soldiers must have felt. Terribly brutal without a doubt!🇺🇸

For me, it's really hard to pick which one is Steven Spielberg's best, either this masterpiece or Schindler's List, also a masterpiece

This film was not only well made but it was life changing....to see what these guys went through in this war truly makes one grateful for what they have. Still the greatest war film to this day.

Part that always gets me is when you see Ryan’s mom at home and she sees the army car coming down the driveway. She goes to sit on the porch. Tears every time

I was a 2LT in the Army when this movie came out and the opening sequence still shakes me up. I finally made it to Omaha Beach at the age of 48 (which completed my bucket list of achievable things). I walked down to the low tide line, turned around, then noticed how much open space there was. I've studied history for most of my life and even then I simply couldn't grasp what that could have been like. I'd always had the utmost respect for anyone who was there, but that increased tenfold that afternoon, standing there alone

I remember watching this in the cinema and from the beach landing scene until the end, everyone was open mouthed in awe. It really was one of, if not the first movie that really gave you a proper glimpse at what these brave men went through, and really makes appreciate their sacrifice. Many scenes or moments in scenes really stick with you

Great video. My dad was in WWII. He served in the Army Air corps. Now known as the US Air Force. He never talked much about what his experience was during the war. But in my mind he did his service and played his part for the country. I think Saving Private Ryan reminds us there is a reason those guys were referred to as the greatest generation.

My grandfather was a tank driver/infantry in WW2. He served in Africa, France, and Germany. I saw pictures of him with his arm around a soldier friend, drinking a beer, standing next to a stack of bodies. I understand now why he drank so much and why he was so mean when he wasn't drinking. I can only imagine what he saw and what he had to live with. God bless him. I'll see him again one day. Thank you grandpa and all your fellow Americans who fought.

Tom Hanks is a legend he should have won an Oscar for the movie

Hanks is right when he said it's not hard to imagine what it must have looked like, but you could never in a million years imagine what it felt like. This is a movie, you have a script, you know how it ends. Back then those boys on the beach didn't know anything. They didn't know if they'd live long enough to get off beach let alone see the war through to its end. Those men fought in the worst war in the history of mankind, only comparable to those fought in the Great War.

As an Irishman I can proudly say God bless the American soldiers of ww2

That first 1/2 hour was the most intense of my life. And it was just a movie!

Eternal Respect to those who died for our freedom and their Service!

True heroes not bloody football players ! Both those who fell and those who went on to fight and those who fight for freedom and to keep us safe today . God bless you all i salute you ! 👍🇺🇲🇬🇧

My Mom was a WWll Army nurse (age 21) stationed at Nocton Hall, UK. She was unable to watch the first 15 minutes as she "met" many of the beach survivors who the medics could patch up and get back to England. She never talked about the war or her experiences other than to say she hoped her children would never face anything like it. I would take her on my business trips after Dad died so she wouldn't get too bored. While in Japan (6 weeks) she would tour around, by herself, while I worked. We would then talk about what she thought I'd want to see as my sight-seeing time was limited. My students, ALL adult males, were stunned that a 73 y/o woman would be touring around on her own and wasn't I worried. "Nope, I bring Mom with me because she's my bodyguard!" I explained her Army background and having grown up on a farm with older brothers had learned to hunt and shoot at an early age. They were pretty amazed! I relayed the story to Mom and we both had a good laugh. About 2 weeks before flying home there was a raucous party at the hotel that had awaked her. She quietly got out of her bed, tip-toed to my bed and whispered, "I'd take a bullet for you." She really was my bodyguard! RIP 1st Lt, age 91.

A moment in cinema I will take to the grave with me, As others have said, the hustle, bustle, chat, laughter and rustling of sweet packets……were suddenly sucked out of the room…..pure silence until we all left our seats. I laughed, I cried, I sat in utter disbelief….no other film has ever had such an impact on me .

Huge respect for the men and boys who went through this, brave lads. True heroes.

The greatest generation. My grandfather fought in ww2 n Korea. Survived all that and came home to drive trucks. My grandmother was killed by a drunk driver and my grandfather then drank himself to death just 4 years after. I unfortunately never got to meet either. From my dad's stories he was a hell of a man

Great movie indeed. A great story of heroism. This is why I watch this movie every year non stop. Such an interesting movie that takes you through a roller coaster of emotions.

Just watched this movie and I have to say that this is Steven Spielberg‘s greatest movie of his career

Thank you all those young men Who gave their tomorrow for my today ❤️

And what this Country has become today….what a spit in the face to these Brave men of D-Day and WW2

Far too many people today forget what these poor bastards had to go through to preserve our freedoms. All of the cry babies that think they deserve everything with no sacrifice whatsoever. I would like to see them put in this position and see if that would not change their way of thinking. Let's not forget what these brave and terrified men did against all odds. Thank you to all who serve and did serve.

Greatest war film ever made. Decades ahead of its time.

I've had the honor, privilege and blessing to have interviewed over a dozen WWII veterans, all heroes.

The only movie I've seen twice at a theater. Everybody was crying by the end and I'm not ashame to tell that I'm still crying each time I watch it. I invite people to go to the US cimetery above Omaha Beach in Normandy. It's breath taking. You really take the measure of the sacrifice of these boys. I've been there several time and the lines of crosses, so many, and you read the names, where they came and when they died, at this point you have just one option salute them. Personally I stick in the grass a little US flag to thanks them for being free today in my country France. I. I'll never forget.

Damn they seriously just put 22 ads in a 24 minute video

There is no better depiction of what happened that day on the beach in France. God bless all those involved

This was done so real. When those men stepped off that boat. My heart was racing for all those men. Running to the beach... it's so real it's sometimes like being right there. Terrifying beyond words. At the end I cried so hard I couldn't speak.

I just finished it today. This was my first time ever. I’m blown away. I was born in 91!

I walked out of that movie unable to speak because I knew if I looked anyone in the eye and opened my mouth I would break down crying. Coming from a military family, where in most all of us men served, it was all of the stories from all of us, up on a big screen in the most gripping way ever presented. I still watch it when it comes on tv, alone, and I well up every time.

Genius filmmaking. Thanks to Mr. Spielberg, cast, and crew.

I remember being in uniform. A fresh Lt in the Marines, and I and some friends went to see "Platoon". People actually were crying, and some older men, vets got up and walked out. Some of my friends said some bad things, until I admonished them for what they said. I lost a brother in Vietnam, 6 uncles served in WW2, it's what we do. To see this action on the big screen, just brought back the horrors to many of these guys, like the small things that trigger me today.

Saving Private Ryan was the movie that motivated me to enlist when I was 17. To me there was no greater, no louder calling to honor those men and all of our fallen warriors by emulating them. When my mother had to sign the papers at the recruiters office she begged and pleaded for me to be anything but an infantryman but I knew that was something I could not do. I felt like I had to prove my worthiness and earn my freedom the same way these men had done, so that’s what I did. Only served a year in Iraq and it was hairy at times sure but it does not compare to struggles those soldiers faced, because our struggles were lightened by the sacrifices that generation made. I may be bad at a lot of things and have many regrets, but service to my country and the men that enlisted with me will always be a proud experience I hold dear to my heart. So thank you Steven, and yes I’ve earned it.

Movie made me want to join and serve my country! And I’m beyond proud I did it!!!

I consider Saving Private Ryan as the best WWll movie that depicts D-Day

Got this one of the greatest war movie's of all time, the realism is jaw dropping!

I watched this movie when it first came out and was absolutely blown away. To this day, I’ve never seen a better war movie, but it’s my opinion that when Spielberg and Hanks made the mini series “ Band of Brothers”, they hit the jackpot. It’s no lie that I’ve watched that 10 part series easily 30 times because of the sheer realism and in the end I even felt like I knew some of the veterans who were interviewed and were part of Easy Company, 106th Airborne.

Steven Spielberg...the best director in history! He will get it historical correct! Keep making movie's Steven!!

God bless these men! We need them now more than ever, for wisdom!

How would luck like the world without the courage and bravour of such as soldiers ? We thank them for the sacrifice.

Respect to WW2 ally Vets

Watching this during its opening week on the big screen was a life changing experience I will NEVER FORGET! I have seen probably every single WW2 film there is since then, NOTHING has impacted me to that degree.

That opening segment when the ramp drops on the Higgins Boat/LCVP/landing craft, and the men are chopped to pieces, is the most dense impacting film about combat I have ever seen. It left me gasping for air. I am a veteran but not a combat vet. I can’t begin to imagine how it felt to be in one of those boats. God bless those young men. They paid for my freedom.

One of the greatest movies ever

A wonderful movie hard the first 30 minutes I cried a lot seeing those brave soldiers getting killed. But it remind us the sacrifice that generation did for us in the name of freedom Each june 6th I watch that movie to honor those people for their sacrifices

I was 23 when this came out. Tom was old then. I'm older now than he was then. Crazy world. I can't imagine a world without Tom Hanks. Or Bill Murray.

God bless those young brave men

One of the most poignant things my grandfather ever said to me was when I told him I'd signed up to the army as a CMT, I thought he would be proud. But he said "what the bloody hell did you do that for? We did it so that you wouldn't have to!" I withdrew my application after that, joined the NHS instead.

Was realistic! Showed how it was and how much respect and honor we should give them now! And never ever forget their sacrifices !!!

Ive seen basically every single film ever worth making since the films of the 1920's all the way up to today & this is still my number one favorite to this day

For sure I liked the movie. I was looking to see more of how they shot the film

This is not movie this is fine masterpiece of art created by Steven Spielberg .

one of my favourite war movies by Steven Spielberg and so accurate to what it was like on Omaha beach in Normandy France in June 1944

God bless each and every one of them, may their sweet souls rest in peace.. thank you ❤️

I was just 15 when this came out in the cinema. I’m 40 this year. Over the years of watching it, I realise now that these men are young enough to be my sons. The things these men missed out on in life so I could have a free & fulfilled life… I try to live each day remembering at least for minute what was given.

My grandfather was in the WWII in the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, incorporated to the American Fifth Army. Is good to see how was those times, for to knowledge the history. (Sorry for my bad english).

TO THE HEROES WHO NEVER CAME HOME,, RIP LAD'S.

I remember seeing this movie as a kid, always been into all the war movies as a kid watching them with my grandpa, this movie & flags of our father always get me. 26 now and still watching this movie. It’s always hard to see the scene of the German putting the knife in the other guys heart.

I've seen this movie many, many times and it still brings tears to my eyes knowing that this is why I'm free today watching this movie, knowing that thousands of men gave their lives for this country and freedom we have today.

Tom Hanks ... a throwback to actors of the '40s ...

My father was a sniper in WW11 - Canadian Army. He was 16 years old when he joined. Got shot on 2 seperate occasions. Had the silver dollar sized purple scars on his back as momentos. But all the alcohol in the world couldn't cleanse the mental scars the war inflicted upon him.....

One of my favorite movies of all the times.

When they storm Omaha Beach that was what shook me, I can not imagine the horror these man's went thru, each time I see those old vet gentleman standing outside the store accepting donation, I always shake their hands and hug them, even those who fought in the Vietnam, my parent ran from the war and my grandpa fought the commi with the US, they all still have nightmare, mad respect to all those who served, moment of silence for those that didn't return

This has to be the best World War 2 movie ever made

My heart goes out to the actors that had difficulty on the set.

Saving Private Ryan is such an amazing movie....Steven Spielberg being an amazing Director of it...Great Documentary,Thankyou.

This was the coolest movie review I have ever seen what a proud father and such a creative young man wow

My Grandfather, T/Sgt. US Army, said of the Movie only one remark, "Men didn't scream for their Mothers, they screamed for their Brothers (fellow Soldiers)."

In my opinion the greatest WW2 film ever perhaps one of the best films ever made!! so realistic a lot of WW2 veterans praised it for being accurate as well

I was only 14 when this came out, but was able to see the 75th anniversary of D-Day screening at the cinema a few years ago. It was like I'd never seen it before, such an incredible experience.

Gotta tell this, my Dad worked for the railroad in Texas during WWII and when he got his draft notice when he turned 18, it was time to go fight. His foreman told him he could get a deferment because he was an essential worker here in the States and didn't need to go. The foreman said he could get the paperwork ready and send it to the Army. My Dad refused, he only saw kids and old men and women in town, he wanted to be where the action was, he'd been reading about for the past three years. He went, was a Combat Engineer in Europe and made it back after the war ended. Wanted to go and fight the enemy for the right reasons. I'll never forget my Dad. RIP 1927 - 2013.

HE VISTO UNAS 40 VECES ESTA PELICULA..Y NUNCA HA DEJADO DE IMPACTARME..LA MAS FIEL REPRESENTACION CINEMATOGRAFICA DE COMO FUE ESA GUERRA..Y ESE 06 DE JUNIO DEL 44...