This article on the World War II film "Saving Private Ryan" was written by Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times. Ebert gives a thorough review of the film that tells the story very well. He begins with an in-depth look at the opening sequence that he describes as "graphic as any war footage I've ever seen." He also notes the style in which the film is shot and describes it as giving the audience an extra "sense of action." Ebert gives credit to all of the actors and thinks they all add a strong presence to the film. He mentions the unique way Spielberg has created "a philosophical film about war almost entirely in terms of action." Ebert gives nothing but positive feedback about "Saving Private Ryan" throughout the entire article and even went as far as saying that a lot of people will weep during this powerful experience.
"'Saving Private Ryan' says things about war that are as complex and difficult as any essayist could possibly express, and does it with broad, strong images, with violence, with profanity, with action, with camaraderie. It is possible to express even the most thoughtful ideas in the simplest words and actions, and that's what Spielberg does."
Link : http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/
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