Essay On Saving Private Ryan

The 1998 film directed by Steven Spielberg, Saving Private Ryan, showcases the perseverance of Captain Miller and his men in finding missing Private Ryan, whose brothers were killed in combat. The film was widely acclaimed for encapsulating the lives of soldiers in World War II as well as paying homage to the five Sullivan brothers who died in combat during World War II. Practically all aspects of the movie were exemplary, and that is why many believe it is one of the best war movies of all time. The brutal dismemberment of soldier storming Omaha beach was difficult to watch for many, but it shed light on the realities of war, and it made the world appreciate the pledges of soldiers in new ways. While many people are indebted to the sacrifices that soldiers make for their country, the plight that was showcased allowed these feelings to be acknowledged, and to understand more of what life on the frontline is really like. When the scene closes, the camera pans over to a dead body; the uniform stitched with the words “Ryan S”. While the movie is titled Saving
Throughout the film, Captain Miller's hands shake, yet there is no explanation ever given to why he is experiencing the tick. While articles suggest the involuntary movement Miller is experiencing is “a psychic wound that indicates someone who's trying desperately to hold on to his wits as the world goes insane around him” (Saving Private Ryan), Spielberg nor Tom Hanks have commented on the detail. Though their is no direct reasoning, this small detail most likely signifies the effects of war on men, and although they may seem strong, war has irrevocable effects on everyone. While Spielberg's ability to incorporate the abhorrence of the war and the reality of soldiers lives in combat was monumental, the prologue and epilogue were cliche to say the