Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Kevin Ward reviewedJuly 6, 2025
The storming of Omaha beach sequence is simply one of the greatest technical achievements in film. Kaminski’s cinematography combined with immersive sound design result in an absolutely visceral viewing experience. I remember watching this in the theater on opening weekend and being completely out of breath once those first 25 or 30 minutes are up.
It had been quite a while since I’d actually watched this, but it definitely still holds up. I would love to see Spielberg tackle something like this again.