Saving Private Ryan
Internationally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan is an unforgettable film achievment that has had profound and lsting impact throughout the world.Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Director, the film also captured Oscar, for Cinematography, Film Editing Sound and Sound Effects Editing.
More that 70 critics (including those at Time Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly) and critics group in New York, Chicago, Dallas Ft. Worth and Great Britain named the film Best Picture of The Year, while the Los Angeles, Toronto and Broadcast Film Critics honoured it with both Best Picture and Best Director wards.
In addition, Spielberg received his third Directors Guild of America Award, the American Legion, “The Spirit Of Normandy” Award, a USO Merit Award from the USO of Metropolitan Washington, as well as the highest civilian public service award from the Department of the Army.
Critic Reviews:
- " Despite my disproportionally emotional response to this film, I really enjoyed watching it again… " – Sarah Brinks
- " The opening moments on Omaha Beach are surely the most memorable of the entire film. " – Mike Massie
- " Spielberg is at his absolute best here, with the true stroke of genius being the camera work and editing. " – Kent Garrison