Current Events > Is Saving Private Ryan still remembered influentially as a war movie?

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Jagr_68 03/26/22 8:21:44 PM #1:	Feels like Babby's First War Film now so that we could get acclamated with the surface level stuff first (apparently people die in war?!) before jumping into the profound, nihilistic hellscapes of Full Metal Jacket, Platoon, and Apocalypse Now. Nvm those old John Wayne flicks where the Americans kill everyone and win the day ez pz lol --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:963780164] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Feels like Babby's First War Film now so that we could get acclamated with the surface level stuff first (apparently people die in war?!) before jumping into the profound, nihilistic hellscapes of Full Metal Jacket, Platoon, and Apocalypse Now. Nvm those old John Wayne flicks where the Americans kill everyone and win the day ez pz lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WorsCaseOntario 03/26/22 8:23:41 PM #2:	I love SPR but I like to think of it as just a rough draft for Band of Brothers Because many of the same people were involved in BOB and it did all of the same things, but much better --- Frankly my dear, I don't give a ham. <cite>WorsCaseOntario posted [p:963780210] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>I love SPR but I like to think of it as just a rough draft for Band of Brothers Because many of the same people were involved in BOB and it did all of the same things, but much better </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheBrainstorm 03/26/22 8:28:27 PM #3:	It is the greatest film of all time, in my book --- I am the greatest player ALIVE! <cite>TheBrainstorm posted [p:963780299] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>It is the greatest film of all time, in my book </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 03/26/22 8:29:59 PM #4:	The knife scene is still fucking rough --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:963780319] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>The knife scene is still fucking rough </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
B18Champ 03/26/22 8:30:01 PM #5:	I think most people just remember the movie for the opening scene. --- Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot <cite>B18Champ posted [p:963780321] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>I think most people just remember the movie for the opening scene. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 03/26/22 8:30:06 PM #6:	It wasn't just influential for movies, it pretty much singlehandedly kickstarted the trend of World War II fiction in general. --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:963780323] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>It wasn't just influential for movies, it pretty much singlehandedly kickstarted the trend of World War II fiction in general. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hayame Zero 03/26/22 8:33:18 PM #7:	It was influential for depicting intense combat without coming off as exciting action-themed war. Also the technical aspects --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame Zero posted [p:963780398] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>It was influential for depicting intense combat without coming off as exciting action-themed war. Also the technical aspects </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 03/26/22 8:37:32 PM #8:	Honestly it kinda sux. --- #FeelTheBern http://i.imgur.com/q5z4CUu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6B9oFXh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sy42Dlf.jpg <cite>lilORANG posted [p:963780474] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Honestly it kinda sux.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EbonTitanium 03/26/22 8:39:36 PM #9:	SPR helped to create MoH which then helped to create CoD. --- I don't know which is worse: fanboys or elitist. <cite>EbonTitanium posted [p:963780525] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>SPR helped to create MoH which then helped to create CoD. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 03/26/22 8:39:41 PM #10:	UnholyMudcrab posted... It wasn't just influential for movies, it pretty much singlehandedly kickstarted the trend of World War II fiction in general. Most notably video games. Yeah this is fair I think. --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:963780528] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>UnholyMudcrab posted... </cite> <quote>It wasn't just influential for movies, it pretty much singlehandedly kickstarted the trend of World War II fiction in general.</quote> Most notably video games. Yeah this is fair I think. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Accolon 03/26/22 8:49:20 PM #11:	It's still my favorite war movie. Not really a genre I'm into though --- http://i.imgur.com/XAMp8.jpg <cite>Accolon posted [p:963780728] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>It's still my favorite war movie. Not really a genre I'm into though </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AloneIBreak 03/26/22 8:50:24 PM #12:	I remember when Val Venis made a movie called Saving Ryans Privates --- "War does not determine who is right, only who is left." - Bertrand Russell Libertarian socialist. <cite>AloneIBreak posted [p:963780744] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>I remember when Val Venis made a movie called Saving Ryans Privates </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheBrainstorm 03/26/22 8:51:46 PM #13:	lilORANG posted... Honestly it kinda sux. It is the greatest movie ever made. --- I am the greatest player ALIVE! <cite>TheBrainstorm posted [p:963780777] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>lilORANG posted... </cite> <quote>Honestly it kinda sux.</quote>It is the greatest movie ever made. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 03/26/22 8:52:17 PM #14:	I remember hating the goofiness of the opening D day scene and the sentimental drivel of the end, but I don't remember much of anything that happens in between. --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:963780789] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>I remember hating the goofiness of the opening D day scene and the sentimental drivel of the end, but I don't remember much of anything that happens in between. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 03/26/22 8:53:20 PM #15:	DeadBankerDream posted... the goofiness of the opening D day scene You're trying too hard to be edgy --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:963780805] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted... </cite> <quote>the goofiness of the opening D day scene</quote>You're trying too hard to be edgy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 03/26/22 8:54:28 PM #16:	I remember there's one dude who gets hit by a bullet, but his helmet bounces it off, so he takes off the helmet to look at it in befuddlement and then gets shot in the head. That's goofy. --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:963780827] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>I remember there's one dude who gets hit by a bullet, but his helmet bounces it off, so he takes off the helmet to look at it in befuddlement and then gets shot in the head. That's goofy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pogo_Marimo 03/26/22 8:55:52 PM #17:	UnholyMudcrab posted... It wasn't just influential for movies, it pretty much singlehandedly kickstarted the trend of World War II fiction in general. lol no. --- 'Cause you know that I have no fear, ain't gonna walk into the river and disappear. I'm gonna be a powerful man. Red blood running down the broken sand. <cite>Pogo_Marimo posted [p:963780859] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>UnholyMudcrab posted... </cite> <quote>It wasn't just influential for movies, it pretty much singlehandedly kickstarted the trend of World War II fiction in general.</quote>lol no. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BilalPowell 03/26/22 9:10:42 PM #18:	B18Champ posted... I think most people just remember the movie for the opening scene. Yep beginning and the end. The actual plot wasn't too exciting --- Former #1 Birmingham Iron Fan. RIP AAF <cite>BilalPowell posted [p:963781167] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>B18Champ posted... </cite> <quote>I think most people just remember the movie for the opening scene.</quote>Yep beginning and the end. The actual plot wasn't too exciting </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IShall_Run_Amok 03/26/22 9:15:36 PM #19:	All the good WWII movies came out before SPR. --- Star Wars is about guys who show up and then you clap. <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:963781267] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>All the good WWII movies came out before SPR. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 03/26/22 9:18:47 PM #20:	IShall_Run_Amok posted... All the good WWII movies came out before SPR. Only good one before SPR was Patton --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:963781328] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>IShall_Run_Amok posted... </cite> <quote>All the good WWII movies came out before SPR.</quote> Only good one before SPR was Patton </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/26/22 9:26:07 PM #21:	Hayame Zero posted... It was influential for depicting intense combat without coming off as exciting action-themed war. Also the technical aspects Had a friend who saw it with a relative that was at the battle. He said "it was pretty close" The real thing was even more violent. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:963781489] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Hayame Zero posted... </cite> <quote>It was influential for depicting intense combat without coming off as exciting action-themed war. Also the technical aspects</quote> Had a friend who saw it with a relative that was at the battle. He said "it was pretty close" The real thing was even more violent. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 03/26/22 9:29:04 PM #22:	Irony posted... The knife scene is still fucking rough Have you seen or read All Quiet on the Western Front? ...That crater scene man... ...Not that I am knocking SPR at all. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:963781549] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted...</cite> <quote>The knife scene is still fucking rough </quote> Have you seen or read All Quiet on the Western Front? ...That crater scene man... ...Not that I am knocking SPR at all.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheDurinator 03/26/22 9:36:46 PM #23:	Saving Private Ryan is the best war movie. <cite>TheDurinator posted [p:963781708] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Saving Private Ryan is the best war movie. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
omega cookie 03/26/22 9:50:59 PM #24:	Jagr_68 posted... Feels like Babby's First War Film Imagine being so pathetic that you gatekeep war movies. --- FFRK: BRKB - Eiko - Guardian Mog <cite>omega cookie posted [p:963781993] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Jagr_68 posted... </cite> <quote>Feels like Babby's First War Film</quote>Imagine being so pathetic that you gatekeep war movies. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 03/26/22 9:52:25 PM #25:	Movie is awesome. --- ( o _o) <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:963782017] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Movie is awesome. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamer167 03/26/22 9:56:56 PM #26:	Great movie 20 yrs ago and still is great. <cite>gamer167 posted [p:963782102] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Great movie 20 yrs ago and still is great.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IShall_Run_Amok 03/26/22 10:07:27 PM #27:	Irony posted... Only good one before SPR was Patton I can think of a few dozen. Battleground, Fires on the Plain, The Burmese Harp, Five Graves to Cairo, The Big Red One, Overlord, The 49th Parallel, In Which We Serve, One Of Our Aircraft Is Missing, Air Force, A Matter of Life and Death, A Time and a Love And A Time To Die, the Human Condition trilogy, Ballad of a Soldier, Ivan's Childhood, Come and See, Rome Open City, Paisa, Verboten, Attack!, The Dam Busters, Dunkirk (1958 obvy), The Bridge, The Cruel Sea, Eroica, Kanal, Bridge on the River Kwai, Red Angel, Story of a Prostitute, Night of the Generals, They Were Expendable, The Story of GI Joe, Beach Red... Others I haven't seen, or can't recall at the moment, I'm sure, and not counting Holocaust films, comedies, non-combat resistence films, civilian oriented films, documentaries - of which there are several great ones - or 1941 or How I Won the War; both of which I really like but I feel it would be bad manners to include them. --- Star Wars is about guys who show up and then you clap. <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:963782309] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted... </cite> <quote>Only good one before SPR was Patton</quote>I can think of a few dozen. Battleground, Fires on the Plain, The Burmese Harp, Five Graves to Cairo, The Big Red One, Overlord, The 49th Parallel, In Which We Serve, One Of Our Aircraft Is Missing, Air Force, A Matter of Life and Death, A Time and a Love And A Time To Die, the Human Condition trilogy, Ballad of a Soldier, Ivan's Childhood, Come and See, Rome Open City, Paisa, Verboten, Attack!, The Dam Busters, Dunkirk (1958 obvy), The Bridge, The Cruel Sea, Eroica, Kanal, Bridge on the River Kwai, Red Angel, Story of a Prostitute, Night of the Generals, They Were Expendable, The Story of GI Joe, Beach Red... Others I haven't seen, or can't recall at the moment, I'm sure, and not counting Holocaust films, comedies, non-combat resistence films, civilian oriented films, documentaries - of which there are several great ones - or 1941 or How I Won the War; both of which I really like but I feel it would be bad manners to include them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sphyx 03/26/22 11:30:27 PM #28:	B18Champ posted... I think most people just remember the movie for the opening scene. I work with a few war historians, and while they thought the opening scene was well done, they're very openly critical of the rest of the film. --- You're so vain, You probably think this sig is about you. <cite>Sphyx posted [p:963783940] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>B18Champ posted... </cite> <quote>I think most people just remember the movie for the opening scene.</quote>I work with a few war historians, and while they thought the opening scene was well done, they're very openly critical of the rest of the film. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheBrainstorm 03/27/22 3:53:50 PM #29:	DeadBankerDream posted... I remember hating the goofiness of the opening D day scene and the sentimental drivel of the end, but I don't remember much of anything that happens in between. ~~1) They get bogged down by a sniper, and a man dies~~ ~~2) They run into Ted Danson and shoot a buncha Nazi's in that one town, and they find the wrong James Ryan~~ ~~3) They attack a machine-gunner and the medic dies, very sad~~ ~~4) They make one of the Nazi's who kill the medic dig a grave,~~ but Tom Hanks lets him go instead* ~~5) They sleep in a church, and discuss their lives back home~~ ~~6) They find James Ryan and talk with him for awhile, and prepare for final battle.~~ ~~The man * above kills Tom Hanks at the end of the film.~~ --- I am the greatest player ALIVE! <cite>TheBrainstorm posted [p:963798462] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted... </cite> <quote>I remember hating the goofiness of the opening D day scene and the sentimental drivel of the end, but I don't remember much of anything that happens in between.</quote> 1) They get bogged down by a sniper, and a man dies 2) They run into Ted Danson and shoot a buncha Nazi's in that one town, and they find the wrong James Ryan 3) They attack a machine-gunner and the medic dies, very sad 4) They make one of the Nazi's who kill the medic dig a grave, but Tom Hanks lets him go instead* 5) They sleep in a church, and discuss their lives back home 6) They find James Ryan and talk with him for awhile, and prepare for final battle. The man * above kills Tom Hanks at the end of the film. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 03/27/22 5:08:34 PM #30:	^^^Hehe!! Well done!! --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:963800145] in Is Saving ... [t:79960138]...</cite> <quote>^^^Hehe!! Well done!!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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