SAVING PRIVATE RYAN MOVIE REACTION - BEST WAR FILM WE'VE SEEN! - First Time Watching - Review

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

HACKSAW RIDGE REACTION: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2jHeHZ3opihf7ssi=qOcAN5kYTCeFDEQ- What an incredible film this was! Those opening minutes are absolutely chilling and the way it was filmed is beyond superb. What an inspiration! If you enjoyed the video hit the like button (it's like KZbin tipping and it helps us out a bunch) and if you're feeling extra generous subscribe so you don't miss our next reactions! If you'd like to support the channel and gain access to the full length reaction become a member of our patreon bit.ly/3ICVrJ6

[@blueeyed-b644]

When You Next Watch A War Movie I Highly Highly Reccommened FURY!!!!!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It’s on our list! Definitely excited to check out that one 😃

[@BobS-mv5fl]

Phenomenal reaction. You two do such a great job in your reactions. This movie is a masterpiece of film making. It definitely packs a wallop emotionally You should definitely check out the mini series "Band of Brothers". It's based on real life events and characters. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@banzi403]

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[@Mr.Ekshin]

After creating this classic film... a fictional tale set in a real historical context... Spielberg and Hanks decided they needed to tell a REAL story. They went on to create their masterpiece in 'Band of Brothers'. It seriously puts this film to shame, simply because you know it all actually happened.

[@BlyatBlaster]

6:19 when this movie was released there were actual D Day vets who full left the theaters because of how realistic this opening is. My great grandpa actually served in WWII and fought on Normandy beach. I watched this movie with him once and it’s the only time in by life I ever saw his cry. He just sat there through this opener quietly crying, repeating the names of his buddies he had lost. Even almost 70 years later and he could still remember each one of his guys, their names, their faces, everything. He said that he made it, they didn’t, and if he forgot them then that’s when they’d really die.

[@elcalabozoretro1778]

Para la parte de Wade tuvo que haber sido difícil para él.

[@oddity7263]

what were their names?

[@raffitorres1714]

I saw a comment once that said they’re grandpa had to leave the theatre because he smelled diesel during the opening scene. Crazy.

[@dangchanneldeg6948]

Thin Red Line got me. This one made me get teary eyed because I really didn't get the whole story about my grandfather, my family talked more about my grandfather after he died. And my cousin told me more one night. I thought about writing a movie like this but it wouldn't have been as good as this.

[@ross8884]

I read once that a guy who was there said that it was 10 times worse than that scene and hours longer, jeez 😔

[@acdchook]

I still remember the Oscars that year when this lost Best Picture to Shakespeare in Love. That was an absolute crime.

[@candromiguel5904]

AGREED!

[@LO54765]

Omg TELL ME ABOUT IT IM STILL NOT OVER THAT! THEY WERE ROBBED!

[@candromiguel5904]

And it wasn't even to a great movie.@@LO54765

[@taxicorky]

I mean.. Shakespeare in love was an absolute masterpiece as well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@candromiguel5904]

meeehhhhhh@@taxicorky

[@charlesbarnes6912]

Natural progression after this is to watch the series Band of Brothers...u won't be disappointed

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yesss!! That's a fantastic recommendation, we will add it to our list!! Thank you!

[@TheNewThrone]

This is the way

[@BogeyDopeYT]

And The Pacific after that. Masters of the Air was in production last I heard….to complete the trilogy.

[@Brisee76]

It’s an incredible series. You will see many familiar faces in the show.

[@MikeB12800]

Best series ever made!!!

[@djbazman69]

Walking out of the cinema in shock , everyone in silence , just hearing people sobbing. Was one of the most powerful and memorable moments in my life.

[@thierryorella7017]

I was 12 years old . couldn't go to cinema for my age ...then it came in VHS ..I was shocked. I am shocked when I see that a. Lot of people have no idea or respect for the price of freedom from dictatorships...I was in Ukraine not long ago I have seen terrible things

[@christophergoh9261]

I was a film Major at NYU…. I absolutely love how technically knowledgeable you both are in your reactions. Your passion for filmmaking is infectious and inspiring. I also adore the emotional connection you have with every film you react to…both of you have a synergy that is alchemical in nature…it’s uncanny and spiritually beautiful. You two are my all time favorite reactors…BRAVO❤

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

You just made our day with this comment. Thank you for the massive compliment. Coming from another person who also is knowledgeable in films, it truly means a lot ❤️

[@christophergoh9261]

@@OfficialMediaKnights You are most welcome….please keep up the excellent work and your effortless charms…!!!❤️

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

@@OfficialMediaKnightsYes! I’m an indie filmmaker and it’s cool to watch reaction videos with people that know something about the process.

[@grendelz]

When he says "tell me im a good man" at the end, it is one of the biggest gut punches in any movie. I can hold it together until then. Tom Sizemore doesn't get enough credit, he's absolutely incredible in everything hes in.

[@Redsdelight]

He was actually a really great actor. It's a shame that he could never get his life together.

[@krxahfb]

Having gone to Normandy I can't watch that scene of him at the American Cemetary without losing it, every time!

[@dazediss6629]

“Yeah do me a favour & stop talking, ok Slick”?

[@Mohizzie]

I’ve always thought his hesitancy to give him morphine wasn’t cause he wanted to waste it. Was because morphine lowers your blood pressure and can stop the heart. Duh to his injuries would in turn kill him faster. That’s why he asked for it he knew he was gonna die wanted it to be faster and less painful. I always felt like that was the reason for him being so hesitant. Basically accepting that they couldn’t help him.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

You’re absolutely in the right. At the time we thought maybe they needed the morphine and we’re running low. And had to decide whether to use it on him and save him from the pain or keep it for another soldier. But it looks like we definitely overthought it!

[@lordmortarius538]

Soldiers had a saying regarding morphine: "One to see heaven, two to go there". They were debating on whether to give him mercy because he had been shot in the liver, which out in the field like they were would be invariably fatal.

[@jarinazf9683]

As others have said, a second dose of morphine would stop his heart. They all knew that, including Wade. That is why they stared at him when he asked for it and at the Captain when he said to give it to him. He was going to die a slow death and this was a painless mercy killing. Medics would give soldiers a dose of morphine and then dip their fingers in the soldier's blood and write an "M" on their foreheads. This let any medic or doctor coming upon them after that medic left know that they had already been given 1 dose of morphine and not to give them another and accidentally kill them.

[@vtown5630]

One shot of morphine for the pain two for the long sleep

[@hartspot009]

I worked with dying people often over the years, and morphine helped the patient slide into death. Once a certain level was administered, there was no going back.

[@MrZipperhead16]

The opening scenes were so realistic that many WWII vets that went to the premier left rather than go through the beach landing again. They all said that's what happened and praised Spielberg and Hanks for showing the true horrors of war, they just couldn't live through it again.

[@rogerlynch5279]

The landing scene from the viewpoint of the soldiers at the front was clearly more realistic as the start in THE LONGEST D'AY

[@JamesKylieMerton]

I will never forget watching this at the movie theatre when it first came out. After this scene, I heard a lady behind me ask her husband "was that what it was like dear" reply, "not bad, but you cant smell it" I looked around to see an 80 old very stoic gent. Incredible moment that humbled me to the core. All my grandparents (Pop and Nan x 2) served in the war.

[@evildego]

Yeah man. This one hits you at the end. I remember watching this at 16. My grandfather was in WWII in Normandy. This was the last movie he saw in the theaters before he passed away.

[@SolidAvenger1290]

Sorry to hear that. I am sure he was a great man. My grandfather served in the 5th Rangers on D-Day +33. Didn't see the movie either.

[@davepowers3194]

The two soldiers trying to surrender during the beach landing were actually Czech soldiers who had been pressed into service by the Germans, this was a common practice in the European theater, what they’re saying to the American troops is “we’re not German, we’re Czech! Please don’t shoot!” But unfortunately, not many American soldiers understood German or Czech, nor the difference between the two languages, so many soldiers of conquered nations ended up dying in Wehrmacht uniforms Edit: what happened to the first guy with the sticky bomb was he took too long sticking the bomb on the tank, simple as that, the fuse ran out, human error is a factor in war too

[@tim_davidson6344]

My college German professor was Hungarian who served in the German army during the war. Though Hungary was a German ally and had its own army, by late war Germany was conscripting Hungarians (and other Europeans) directly into the German army.

[@atheist101]

​@tim_davidson6344 Yep hitler pushed so hard and so fast he was quickly running out of soldiers and equipment. It's terrible people were forced to fight for that vile human filth.

[@DZatheus]

Even if they were german tho, shooting surrendered soldiers is a war crime.

[@JRyan56]

As if the Americans would have a gave a shit regardless.

[@davepowers3194]

@@JRyan56 in that moment, probably not

[@scarecrowman7789]

Great movie. My grandfather was part of the DDay allied invasion on Normandy. He stormed Gold beach (next to Omaha) with the British forces. Thanks to our American brothers for still the biggest Invasion in human history. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Wow! He will forever be part of history!

[@davidpalmer7175]

... and thank you for Churchill not laying down and giving-in to those Nazi bastards. Couldn't have won the war without you!

[@mestupkid211986]

@@davidpalmer7175 Don't forget Russia, they took the brunt of the fighting while Britian held on. We all needed each other.

[@sebastienmessina9629]

Biggest invasion in human history is barabarosa , june 22 1941

[@erikdavies2572]

Thanks to your British grandfather from a grateful American cousin!

[@raychlescott3350]

The first 20 minutes of this movie is the most realistic 20 minutes in cinematic history

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agreed, it was utterly devastating!!

[@banzi403]

@@OfficialMediaKnights fyi there is actually footage of the landing on youtu be.

[@romanlovera427]

They had to set up a hot line for vets as I believe it triggered their ptsd as it was that realistic

[@cward1701]

I saw this in the theater and I was a smoker at the time. I never needed a cigarette more than after the 1st 20 minutes of this film. I'll never forget my dad whispering in my ear in the first 30 seconds in the cemetery, "I love this already."

[@banzi403]

Five@@romanlovera427

[@chrisbanks6659]

Ex Military Brit born 19 years after these events and I still have no words nor can I comprehend what every one of these kids (at the time) went through. Not much impresses me these days, but when this came out, I was in awe. Such a great piece of cinematic art based on truth. RIP to every single one of the fallen and to the families who lost someone in the whole 6 year shit-show.

[@signal-0productions183]

A generation that will live on forever though our freedom. Thank you.

[@NA1L3D]

The final scene where Ryan is expressing his gratitude and his hope that he had lived a good life, to honor their sacrifice, is powerful because it's a self-reflection to us all. Have we lived in a way that also honors the sacrifice of those who fought to end tyranny so that we could be free? Or do we stupidly squander this gift that had been given to us? Food for thought...

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That scene destroyed us. It really is the punchline! Puts everything into perspective and when the film ends all you can do is reflect. That’s some genius writing!

[@lysith3aPS5]

The bit that often gets overlooked in that final scene is Ryan's wife asking who Miller was - she doesn't know because he's never been able to talk about it. He's carried the weight of that debt all that time, on his own. Such a powerful film, in so many ways.

[@rollotomassi6232]

A great follow up to this is the 10 part series "Band of Brothers", produced by Hanks & Spielberg. Follows the 101st Airborne from training to D-day to VE-day. One of the best series ever.

[@nateeller2748]

THE Best!!! IMO

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Added to our list! Thank you for recommending 😃

[@heffatheanimal2200]

And even better than Band Of Brothers it is sister series, The Pacific.

[@rollotomassi6232]

@@heffatheanimal2200 It's great and I loved the series, but I believe any poll taken on the matter has BoB better.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Just ignore Episode 4. It's nonsense.

[@YoonbeenPark]

Very cool that you speak German, Denise! I’m sure it gave you a deeper appreciation of the already spectacular cinematic and historical milestone that is SPR. I agree with you that the humor grounds the film’s somber tone with realistic human attempts to deal with the stress of war.

[@jonnordstrom5621]

As a combat veteran I can confirm that the gallows humor was absolutely necessary to maintain any level of sanity. The monologues were as true a depiction of the real moments when men who's number can be up at any time decide to beat their true selves.

[@mok-cb6no]

War criminal 😂😂😂

[@ps5392]

I worked at a movie theater when this came out and every single showing for months, I never saw anyone walk out who wasn’t actively crying or had been crying. I still cry every time I watch it.

[@meadmaker4525]

This movie is a masterpiece. From every aspect, it's just perfect.

[@Brian25091]

All of the main actors in this movie were actually trained by an actor named Dale Dye. Dale was in the military and is used as a military advisor for war movies/TV shows. He makes a small appearance in the beginning of the movie where the officers were talking about the plan to get Ryan home. Dale ran all of the actors through the paces with actual training of the weapons, lingo and tactics. Dale had them sleep in Army tents from that era and they had to do PT (physical training)and everything. Dale played Colonel Sink in Band of Brothers (the TV sequel to this movie) ,he did the same to those actors for the TV show as well.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ohhh wow, we had no idea!! Thanks so much for pointing that out for us!! What a fantastic way to commit to the story, and it certainly paid off! We've been meaning to check out Band of Brothers as well, so now we have even more reason to!!

[@Brian25091]

@@OfficialMediaKnights You're welcome. Dale just wants people to know and understand how difficult it was for those men during that time, so he has to give them the full experience even if it breaks their bodies. An actor from Band of Brothers has said that doing that series was life changing for him. I'm glad you 2 enjoyed the movie.

[@zachgaskins3731]

Also appeared in Platoon!

[@Brian25091]

@@zachgaskins3731 Did he? I've only seen Platoon once all the way through. Interesting.

[@zachgaskins3731]

@@Brian25091 Yup! He shows up right after the confrontation in the village, and also at the end where he tells Sgt O'Neill (John McGinley) that he just inherited 2nd Platoon (being one of the few who survived the firefight).

[@magicbrownie1357]

Certainly one of the most realistic war movies ever made. Brilliant story telling by Spielberg, great performances from most of the actors as well.

[@trollpenguin6713]

No it is not...

[@michaeljurss9080]

I was so incredibly moved by how much you guys were both moved by this film, I cried like a baby. Excellent analysis, great work. And such a brilliant movie.

[@ahuman9864]

You guys have been in my algorithm for the last month, and I’ve watch several of your reactions, but this one has me subscribing to you. Your reaction to this film is the most genuine I’ve seen

[@3stacksofHighSociety]

When Tom Hanks says' "Earn it", he's not only talking to Ryan, he is speaking to us, the audience. We have been living on the shoulders of giants, who gave their last measure for us. It's humbling, and I hope we're all truly grateful.

[@hadesmcfadden2982]

yeah. the 100+ year guilt trip is nice. it must be great to be of a generation, the "greatest" in fact, to have participated in a horrific world-wide generation defining conflict that you could ride the coattails of for nearly a century or more and anything of your current generation is reduced to nothing they should ever complain about because it will never compare. I want to be clear, this isn't said to dishonor or dismiss their sacrifice. What I am calling out is the hypocrisy of it all and the use of their legacy to diminish or dismiss current and recent generations and their issues.

[@3stacksofHighSociety]

@hadesmcfadden2982 Sad. To express gratitude for the ones who came before us, and defeated possibly the greatest evil ever known, is not a put down of the ones who followed. It wasn't written, or implied. But, it's all about you somehow. I hope your therapy goes well.

[@dustinwilson4815]

@@hadesmcfadden2982 It doesn't diminish what those who've come since have accomplished, but it definitely overshadows it. They get the credit for making everything that follows possible. Anything less is a disservice to their efforts and sacrifice. Your ego about that is narcissistic and short-sighted. Just know that, no matter how great the actions of those that followed the 'Greatest" generation, that what they've accomplished is absolutely less than what that generation accomplished by default. It's why we respect our elders (if we're wise). Because absolutely nothing we do can be possible without them.

[@brettrobinson2901]

​​@@dustinwilson4815That generation literally saved humanity from what was planned by the Axis powers...freedom....what we've done with it at times of course.......hit & miss...

[@LudusAurea]

Yea no. I get it but we fucked up a long time ago when we let Nazis stay around.

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

A veteran who participated in the landing at Omaha beach was asked what he thought about the movie as he was leaving the theater. He replied that they didn't make it horrible enough. Some veterans had to leave the theater during the opening battle because their PTSD was being triggered and they said they could smell everything again.

[@ChadSimpson-ft7yz]

Yeah I believe most of the men for hours that day were sheltering near the water line as it was practically impossible to storm the beach. Also there was probably 3 to 4 times as much dry beach compared to what is seen here. Also the beach is horseshoe shaped as seen in the cemetery scene so they aimed the guns down the length of the beach so there wouldn't be any shelter.

[@shainewhite2781]

Nominated for 10 Oscars including Best Picture but won for Best Director Best Sound Editing Best Sound Mixing Best Original Score Best Cinematography

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That's incredible!! It definitely deserved every single one of those wins!!

[@RLKmedic0315]

And "Saving Private Ryan" lost to "Shakespeare in Love" for best picture. One of the most tragic events in the history of the Oscars.

[@sitting_nut]

great propaganda rewarded. .

[@timothylee2772]

​​@@RLKmedic0315No Oscar for Tom Hanks? His acting is superb here.

[@RLKmedic0315]

@@timothylee2772 I don't know if Tom Hanks won for Best Actor. He certainly deserved it. I was referring specifically to the Oscar for "Best Picture". Shakespeare in Love is a decent movie, but it is not in the same league as Saving Private Ryan.

[@candel0692]

I was 10yrs old when this movie was released and my parents had a HUGE fight over whether to let me see it or not. My dad eventually won with the argument that I needed to see this in a theater to truly even begin to understand the horror of war and the courage necessary to willingly walk into that hell for others. I was as equally horrified as I was in awe, and to this day I will thank my father for that experience. Thank you to any and all whom have the courage to sign the dotted line that states, up to and including my life. I thank you for your courage and your sacrifice, both you and your families.

[@jasonbrown-gq1qe]

It’s so refreshing to listen to commentary from people who know what they’re talking about. Thank you.

[@deniseg812]

What drew me to them

[@piphead]

Thanks for this reaction ❤️ Well done talking to Denise through the first 20mins, thought she was about to cry. Kept her grounded from all that terror and carnage.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for watching! This was definitely a tough watch but worth it!

[@galacticriminalx]

Yall are the GOATS of this new movie reaction trend. Hands Down! Your knowledge of film/ur integrity/edit quality and of course your personalality make every video a joy to watch! 🤘😚🤘

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That is such a huge compliment! Thank you for taking the time to write something nice. It made our day! ❤️

[@myroselle6987]

A truly beautiful reaction. The more I watch y’all the more impressed I am. The depth and the heart along with the practical knowledge you bring to these reactions is unmatched in my experience. I’m a fairly new subscriber and I look forward to many more hours watching and learning about cinema with you. I’m going through a particularly dark period in my life right now and watching you has really helped to distract and inspire me. Thank you!

[@Ender7j]

This movie was a huge part of why I enlisted as a going-nowhere 23 year old. Doing so changed my life forever. This movie helped do that.

[@matturibe5256]

I went in at 23 as well. Did my time in the Coast Guard. I wanted to save pple. Got stationed for search and rescue. Oregon and then my home time Long Beach CA. Seems like forever ago now.

[@Michael-dy2lb]

The best scene when it comes to pure acting ability in this entire movie is the scene in Iowa when the mother receives the visit from the chaplain. Not a word is spoken, but it's still a gut-wrenching scene. The actress who played Mrs. Ryan did an absolutely fantastic job portraying all the emotions a mother would go through in that horrible scenario. And of course we don't see her when she finds out it's actually much, much worse.

[@echobase6372]

Yes, nobody ever mentions it but it's incredibly powerful. Gets me every time

[@Michael-dy2lb]

@@echobase6372 Me too.

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

@@echobase6372 Grew up in Iowa and knew old farm ladies of that generation. Back then and in rural culture in particular, family was everything. To lose 3 sons is inconsolable. That scene stabs my heart every time.

[@lawrencekoprowski6480]

Nice reaction. Glad you did this one. The right to bear arms, speak freely, go ware and when you want was by no means free. It was payed for with the blood of brave men. 🇺🇸

[@SutekhDaSteemroller]

The whole time though the enemy has been inside the border

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

@@SutekhDaSteemroller So true, in the 1930s and into the 1940s the American Nazi Party was a strong political organization in the USA. They were an influential force in preventing the USA from entering the war prior to Germany declaring war on us. Today, the new Nazi's are once again out in the open and are in consort with the Fascist leaning Republican Party which is destroying the Republic from within. All empires have fallen due to their domestic policies that led them either to economic collapse or military defeat.

[@Short_Round1999]

The opening beach landing scene was so realistic that it had veterans walking out of the theater bringing back memories and triggering PTSD

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We can only imagine... It was incredibly shot, but also upsetting. Being a veteran must have made it that much worse...

[@banzi403]

one

[@lordmortarius538]

Many said that the only things missing from the D-day scene were the smells of blood and diesel, and that there were a lot more bodies.

[@banzi403]

@@lordmortarius538 many who? Seven

[@ryanhatcher1723]

At 35:04 when the medic is dying and they hesitate giving morphine, they don’t hesitate because they don’t want to waste, they don’t want to give it to him because that much morphine will kill you, so they know if anything it will just ease is pain. Great reaction btw

[@diveplane05]

In reference to the sniper. "Man, I liked that guy" "I really liked him " Me as well! Dude was bad ass! Great reaction you two! My Grandfather was a Veteran from this war. I played this movie for him when it first came out on DVD. He stopped me and said that the opening scene was spot on. He said it brought him back to that day. I miss and love him dearly!

[@nathanburr]

Two moments that really hit me both came from Giovanni Ribisi. When they’re in the church and there’s a quiet moment and he’s talking about how his mom would come home and want to see him but he would pretend to be asleep. The other moment is when he’s trying to patch up soldiers and the Germans keep firing and killing all his patients. He starts screaming “WOULD YOU JUST GIVE US A CHANCE?!!!” Really humanized them. They’re not trained soldiers for a living. They’re regular people performing an extraordinary duty.

[@Leo0991]

My grandfather was a medic in Europe and my grandmother worked for the War Dept writing those letters to parents. That war touched everyone. We must never forget.

[@lightup6751]

Even the Axis side had families and many were drafted. Cant forget that. War is always bad for the population on both sides

[@belbibolbo]

i will never forget watching this for the first time in history class. the opening scene made my jaw hit the floor. i really recommend watching Fury if you continue down the path of war movies.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Fury is on our list as well! Really excited to give that one a watch 😃 thank you for reminding us

[@banzi403]

Did this same history class make you watch "The Longest Day"?

[@sitting_nut]

so your "history class" include propaganda movies like this? did teacher label it as propaganda, or did teacher lie and say it is realistic?

[@loren1478]

Did you totally ignore history and choose to label this as propaganda?@@sitting_nut

[@sitting_nut]

​@@loren1478 seriously? do you seriously think what is depicted in this movie is "history"? seems you are a person who can't face verifiable facts and do some critical thinking. iow you seem to be an ideal target for such propaganda. if not, to start with, to take just one of many instances , find out the casualty numbers of d-day, how much of that was on beaches, how they are spread in several beaches and extent of those beaches. and compare those facts to 1st few mins of this movie. this is pure propaganda, well made, with lot of overused cliches, unrealistic war scenes, etc etc., to push a false view of history(common to lot of western movies of ww2) and a far from beneficent agenda.

[@YouTubeHUNger01]

Guys, this was the most professional reaction video I have ever seen, hats off. 👏 P.S. she has so much character, beautiful and intelligent lady, loved how even she translated the German lines.

[@joeybossolo7]

Best reactors on KZbin, by far.

[@gabormeszaros4896]

yeah, but for me it's Just Trust Ash (Ash and Hannah)@@joeybossolo7

[@ruslanbidzhiev5197]

I agree

[@zeller3228]

i concur. very interesting watching this couple react.

[@dachecker79]

Yes, she speaks good german, das wage ich zu behaupten !

[@ericjohnson8847]

Imagine seeing this at the theater with a big screen, booming sounds and nothing like it had been made before. It was an amazing, heart rending experience. Everyone was just wrecked by the end and when it ended, there was just silence as everyone walked out… trying to process all the emotions.

[@jons8607]

The showing I saw everyone clapped at the end. They were so moved by it.

[@johnhippely2125]

I saw this when it was released. I worked 3rd shift then, so I went to the matinee showing. The theater was packed, mostly with older couples. Some men got up and left partway thru the opening 30 minutes... The VA actually had to start a hotline for WW2 vets that had PTSD triggered because of watching the movie. They had suppressed what they had done/seen during the war. Seeing the movie brought it all back. In some cases, they never really talked about the war to their families/spouses.

[@gregorymcgowan5901]

I saw this incredible film from the front row of an old Chicago movie palace and it was a visceral experience beyond anything that I've experienced before or since. The fact that this film did not win that year's Best Picture is one of the greatest disgraces in Hollywood history. The added fact that it lost to such a lightweight, inconsequential mediocrity makes it all the more galling. Not to get 'political', but it goes to show how disconnected from reality the 'artistic' community that forms the Academy really is. Either they have no patriotism, or more likely they were repelled by the feelings of patriotism that this movie evoked and reacted accordingly.

[@Doubledeepfried]

Watched it in the cinema with by parents and brother, they have a one time showing in the cinema in a few weeks so my brother invited me to watch it. But unfortunately I am on holiday and it kinda sucks.

[@stt5v2002]

Wonderful observation about the lighting used to make the Captains look like angels as they discuss how they are going to implement a form of divine intervention for Private Ryan. I never saw that before, but you are right and it is an amazing little touch from Spielberg.

[@MKev_Gaming]

I highly recommend the Series "Band of Brothers" to you two. Its from Steven Spielberg and was realized after "Saving private Ryan" and is connected to the events from Saving private Ryan. It is a realistic depiction of true events based around the Soldiers of the 101st deployed by Air all over Normandy. A very good and touching 10 Episode Series. Highly rated and a must watch. regards.

[@NecramoniumVideo]

Lets not forget that Tom Hanks is the co-creator of the series and also directed a episode (Crossroads), they liked working together with SPR so much, and after seeing the fantastic end result, they made Band Of Brothers.

[@theonewhoknows2]

@@NecramoniumVideo people always forget the Pacific.

[@SolidAvenger1290]

Some WW2 events were rewritten in Band of Brothers and some were tweaked from the actual truth of what actually happened for some characters, but the whole background of the story is almost the true story. Still, it's a fantastic series

[@myshepspud1]

Where could I watch it?

[@MKev_Gaming]

@@myshepspud1 Prime has it

[@ricardorgomez]

I know I've commented on this already... I was playing this in the background while I work. I loved your reaction to this.... I like watching war movies for their tactics, methods and courage you get to see. Spielberg is the master of war movies. When he was a kid and having his friends be in his little movies, war was something he portrayed a lot. All but the first 7 years of his life involved film making. Decades of learning how to portray battle scenes. This movie really brings home the horror of war. I think anyone youngster who hasn't served in the military and itching for battle should watch this movie. Spielberg's war masterpiece in my opinion. And your reaction to it, reminds some of us who may be a little more hardened by these types of movies, confirms it's masterpiece.

[@goodguyaus]

I so appreciate Denise translating the German dialogue - it opens up a new facet to one of my favourite movies ever. (and once again, Janusz Kaminski did a stellar job)

[@helderfs25]

One of the best war movies. I put this in the same scale as Hacksaw Ridge, a beautiful masterpiece as well. If you never saw that movie, you must. Great reaction like always, you are both so genuine. Greetings from Portugal.

[@themingler441]

This film is SO much better than Hacksaw Ridge, and I'm a big of of it.

[@davidfausel9029]

This movie is astounding - incredible - stirring - and totally enthralling and next level. And I have not watched this since the original viewing in the theater upon release. Its just so emotionally wrenching - but I rode along with you guys for your first watch. So glad you got everything that makes this movie so special.

[@GodOfWar221]

What gets me every time, is the scene with the dog tags. They are acting so callous about the loss of all these men, all the while a massive number of the airborne division is walking by. Chances are they knew those guys, trained with those guys, lived with them. It always gets me emotional. Never fails.

[@tim_davidson6344]

I agree. They weren't being intentionally callous, though - just not being sufficiently aware that the pile of dog tags (each tag a KIA) would have a demoralizing effect on nearby troops. Belatedly the captain realized this gross error in judgement.

[@joeschmoe665]

Unfortunately the darkness of that scene is pretty accurate in reality. It's actually a form of PTSD (mental disassociation) from being exposed to so much death. People have to be regularly reminded not to do that stuff.

[@RandomStuff-he7lu]

Chances are they didn't know a single one of them. A division in WW2 was between like 10,000 to 20,000 men. There were many divisions involved. The wouldn't have known most of the people in their own division.

[@IAMCAVE]

Several of them were veterans of the African campaign, as evident from the Sargent’s collecting the dirt from the Normandy invasion, one of the canisters read Tripoli, which they were inured to the death of fellow soldiers. Just a bunch more guys that had died fighting against tyranny. They know they could be next, so that’s how some coped with the reality of the war they were in.

[@IAMCAVE]

The real tragedy of D-Day (and subsequent landings) is, most of the soldiers were 17-19 years old. Even Miller’s squad were comprised of that age group.

[@X4ert]

I've watched so many reactions to this movie....your silence and tears were heard as loudly as if you were screaming. Great reaction and respect shown!

[@dranna90]

Everytime I watch this movie its emotional, because Upum looks just like my younger brother and he's in the military. Great movie

[@bramos488]

A war masterpiece of a film indeed. You guys should react to 1917, We Were Soldiers, Hacksaw Ridge, and Windtalkers, all great war films. Btw. Denise translating the German was so cool, didn't know she knew/understood it. Thank you guys for another awesome reaction! 🖖🏽

[@newsguy5241]

Band of Brothers!!!

[@kenj6361]

Hacksaw ridge

[@coachellyn]

I second We Were Soldiers! That's a great, underappreciated war movie

[@andrecontente6370]

Im 32 and this is the few movies that doesnt matter how many Times i watch, in the end always gets to me and tears drop down my face... Amazing movie, a masterpiece!!

[@realitycheck5376]

Another great reaction guys! My father in WWII. He was involved in a battle just like at the end of this movie,. For all I know it could have been in the same location because he was in France. He was in a house (it was called "in House Fighting") and a tank shot into the house he was in with 7 other guys. He was the only one to survive as he got blown out of the window.

[@wadebecker06]

One thing I feel like the opening cemetery scene did very well was it showed how the people buried there aren’t just soldiers, they’re PEOPLE. The part where it slowly focuses in on the each individual names really just hits hard.

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

It’s so crazy to me when I see grown adults that haven’t seen films like “Saving Private Ryan.” Then I have to remind myself this film came out 25 years ago. Just blows my mind

[@JoePlett]

Spielberg is SUCH a master filmmaker. I won't say no one conveys the human condition as well, but no one conveys it better. I know he made this for his dad. I only hope his dad was as impressed as the rest of the world. Words can not do justice. Just major, major kudos.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Precisely. All we can do is praise the individual levels of genius it took in every category to make this film what it is and even then we’d be selling it short! This is what filmmaking is all about!

[@sitting_nut]

actually based on this movie he is a very good propaganda movie maker.

[@svartmetall]

Much as I love 'Close Encounters', to my mind this and Schindler's List are his masterpieces. Both films are simply untouchable.

[@sitting_nut]

​@@svartmetall schindler's list and close encounters are good movies, with touches of originality and even genius, this is pure propaganda, well made, with lot of overused cliches, unrealistic war scenes, etc etc., to push a false view of history(comman to lot of western movies of ww2) and a far from beneficent agenda.

[@randyhuman]

I really look forward to your reactions, as I actually learn stuff from you guys, so thank you for that. I did want to mention though, that the sniper sharpshooter was the same actor from another Tom Hanks film. He was the younger guard in the Green Mile, the one sobbing at the end when John Coffey has his final scene.

[@MDSlatanica]

A heart wrenching movie and if it doesn't make you cry then you're not human.

[@mariodelarosa5722]

The best experience was watching it in a theater full of people back when it came out!!! EVERYTIME I watch this movie, the specific scenes make me cry, even though I know what's coming.

[@gregjames9875]

Those dead, young men are the reason we're free, and I can sit here watching another reaction video.

[@MikeB12800]

I love Denise!!! ❤ anyone else with me?

[@piphead]

She's stunning and so full of life and joy. They really are a beautiful couple.

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

She had me at "You gotta clear your corners!"..… being gorgeous doesn't hurt either!

[@blaizeburley8673]

The balance of humor in darkness is something a lot of prior military learned through situations like this. It’s a coping mechanism. Which is why vets and military are often criticized for having twisted humor. Sad but it’s relief

[@LockeNarshe]

The morphine scene with Wade hits especially hard. I was a combat medic in Iraq in 2010--and that look everyone gave each other reminds me of an old saying we used to use to remember to mark dosage/time on patients when we pushed morphine and other drugs (to prevent overdoses), "One to make you see Jesus, two to make you go to him."

[@nestaron4064]

Nothing is better than Band of Brothers. Greatest series on WW2 ever made. Those men were heroes. Every single one of them! God bless them!

[@DC21NY]

The amount of ptsd this movie has triggered since its release is legendary

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Great reaction guys. We won't find a more realistic depiction of war anywhere. You should check out "Hacksaw Ridge" the true story of Desmond Doss a medic serving in the Pacific. It's a Mel Gibson movie. There's also "Band of Brothers" which is the true story of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg produce it. The 506yh is the same actual unit that Ryan was supposed to be a member of in this movie.

[@shaneencalade4988]

The 90s produced such great films that stand the test of time. I think those days are over for these HUGE iconic movies.

[@32446]

Yeah it seems to be either remakes or superhero films.

[@DendenPhom]

At the end when Ryan's wife reads john Miller's nsme on the tombstone, she's not sure who he was. Indicates that Ryan never really told anyone about it😢

[@newatlantisrepublic6844]

Having Denise able to translate was invaluable here.

[@backtoback6213]

Gotta love military dark humor. It's what keeps us going doing horrific things for terrific things.....

[@ObscureLego]

I love how she translates the German which makes my love of this movie even better. I know a little but not enough to translate.

[@slowodanx]

as a german, she is 110% on point.

[@manningbraniac]

You guys are truly the next big own masterpiece in reaction show. I just saw “Jaws” (one of my favorites movie classics) and “The Last of Us” (my all time favorite narrative game). I love how you see every “hidden” detail and truly feeling every single sensation in acting and filmmaking and bring it up to talking honestly about everything. That’s awesome and I love you guys for that. Besides that you two must be really great persons in real life… i love your channel. Can’t wait to see more of you guys. 😍✌🏻 Cheers, Xoxo Fabio

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for being so kind and supportive! It truly means a lot to us! Stay Awesome Fabio!

[@sdcazares1980]

I'm surprised you didn't show when Upham realized that the POW he saved shot Captain Miller, because that was a turnning point for him. It broke him completely.

[@Bill-en7kw]

A lot of people make that assumption, but you are wrong. It was a completely different soldier. The one they released earlier is not seen again in this film. You can check the credits

[@sdcazares1980]

@@Bill-en7kw How did he know his name then? If you're referring to the one that stabbed Mellish in the heart, then yes, you are correct. But the one that shot Captain Miller in the end was the POW Upham saved (he was credited as "Steamboat Willy", I think).

[@Bill-en7kw]

He knew his name because Mellish was yelling for Oppam over and over again.

[@sdcazares1980]

@@Bill-en7kw Nope. They interacted in German, they knew each other.

[@alejandroguerra6755]

9:32 “Please don’t shoot me! I am not German, I am Czech, I didn’t kill anyone! I am Czech!"

[@matturibe5256]

Every American need to watch these movies!!!! Give them an appreciation for our military and the sacrifices made to remain free.

[@mrkoda3992]

Should do band of brothers series , you will love the 3rd person dialog and the emotions throughout the whole show

[@llorona7847]

Thank you for the German translation. Idk why subtitles weren’t implemented but maybe it was on purpose. Maybe Spielberg wanted to create a degree of separation between the audience and the German soldiers. I’ve never heard any translations from this film so that was a nice touch. Great film. You two are very insightful and make a fabulous duo. Cheers

[@banzi403]

they do it to dehumanize the enemy. Don't want the heroes killing people, want them killing bad guys.

[@ItheauthorityI]

@@banzi403 I'd say it's more so to put you in the shoes of the American soldiers who also cannot understand them. At least in this case.

[@slowodanx]

Does Denise come from germany? Does anyone know?

[@Pvt.Fernandez]

What a great reaction, I was crying along with you guys and I have watched this movie countless times! Just a small comment, they weren't hesitant to give the morphine to the medic due to "waste", but because giving 2 doses was practically a death sentence. Keep more great reactions coming guys!

[@xensonar9652]

Yeah, when he said "I could use some more morphine" he knew he was gonna die and wanted to go out painlessly.

[@trevorthomas-rx6jl]

Saw this movie in the theater and as the credits rolled you could hear a pin drop and the only sound as we walked out was grown men tearing up. Beautiful movie

[@smeltikozuyesmelti]

This movie hits home. My grandpa was part of the 29th and among the first to arrive at DDay. Miraculously, he was able to get all but one of his men off that beach alive. We love this one.

[@Bawookles]

Great reaction! I STRONGLY recommend you guys watch The Band of Brothers miniseries. Produced by Hanks and Speilberg, it tells the true story of the men of Easy Company during WWII, and is one of the greatest miniseries ever made.

[@jeremyremo1]

One of the most powerful war movies ever made. Another equally powerful film I would recommend is 1989's "Glory," with Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington (for which he won his Best Supporting Actor Oscar) and directed by Edward Zwick (The Last Samurai). Love your channel, your reactions and analysis!

[@sitting_nut]

no its mostly fictional propaganda and no very realistic as a war movie

[@paulolive1973]

Great reaction, guys. I strongly recommend Band of brothers. It's a masterpiece. BTW, Spielberg and T. Hanks produced it. Simply amazing. Trust me. It will change your lives!!!

[@rosemariebristol9712]

The Pacific is a very good series, as well.

[@UceyJuceyUce-j9g]

The fist time my granddad talked his experience on dday was when I was getting drafted back in 2007, he said it was hell, the screaming, rapid gun fire, dead bodies everywhere, limbs everywhere, He was a combat medic during dday, he passed this year due to a seizure, RIP grandad🙏🏾❤

[@joegattog6695]

The sad part about 9:43 is that those soldiers that are surrendering are not even German . They were Czechoslovakians forced into the German army once their country was taken over in 1938. They were speaking Czech and saying they weren’t Germans

[@m_v__m_v]

New subscriber…. Great reaction. Would really love to see you two react to the Band of Brothers series. It’s only 10 episodes and it’s one of the highest rated series ever on Rotten Tomatoes (97%). Plus it’s a true story and they have interviews with the real men. Incredibly well made.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for watching this with us! Both series are on our list! Would love to squeeze them into the schedule 😃

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

@rikeyandmike we would love a constructive conversation as to why being clueless in a reaction video watching a movie for the first time ever is a bad thing? Isn’t it the point to embark in a journey and figure things out as you go?

[@Short_Round1999]

I suggest watching Band of Brothers; it’s a docu-series about the 101st Airborne 506th Regiment Easy Company. It tells the real story about the troops who dropped behind enemy lines hours before the invasion. Then, The Pacific is a great series about how dehumanizing war is on a person; also real stories from the memoirs of the soldiers through books

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for the suggestions! Heard Tom Hanks was involved as a producer. Adding it to our list 😃

[@nicov1837]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Band of brothers was made by Spielberg and Hanks after they made Saving Private Ryan, because they believed this was a story that HAD to be told. The show is incredible in every way imaginable: incredible cinematography (especially for a TV series), great acting, an incredible story. Filmed in the same style as Saving Private Ryan. IMO it's even better than Saving Private Ryan, because being a ten part miniseries the characters can be developed much more. The series follows Easy Company of the second batallion, 506 PIR of the 101st Airborne, from their training all the way to the end of the war. Unbelievable series, an absolute must-watch.

[@vincentdesjardins1354]

I second that !

[@edgarrity5556]

@vincentdesjardins1354 2 hours ago I also second that !@@vincentdesjardins1354

[@BobS-mv5fl]

I third that.

[@jimsansone4102]

They basically helped him die easier and faster with the multiple morphine, the medic. It's not that they didn't want to waste the morphine.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Gotcha! That was such a heartbreaking scene…😣

[@davidnoel2977]

The sniper shot through the scope was inspired by a real life event where a marine named Carlos hathcock did the same shot during the Vietnam war

[@jesuisthanos5220]

Le meilleur film de guerre de tous les temps avec Hacksaw Ridge pour moi. Un chef-d'œuvre de Spielberg, content de vous voir faire une réaction sur ce film 👌😁

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for your support!! We ADORED this film! We will definitely add Hacksaw Ridge to our list to react to! Merci beaucoup!

[@romanjenkins9340]

FUBAR

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Felt that throughout the whole movie!

[@banzi403]

Just one of many fake things in this film

[@tamiramos5873]

I love that you guys are not afraid to show emotion for such a great film that actually had situations play out like this. I am an Iraqi War veteran but I was never in any situation like this. You'd be hard pressed to find too many nowadays that have been. Great reaction.

[@afon_s]

19:16 Kaparzo wanted to save that little girl because THE FAMILY is everything

[@m.d.5463]

Oh, you are fluent in my language when you translated the orders of that German Tiger-Tank commander „the house 200 meters at 11 o‘clock“. And don’t worry about your tears, I cry all the time seeing that movie. Only heartless monsters wouldn’t cry.

[@edwardgirard6983]

This movie is absolutely incredible. HUGE respect for all of our beloved vets, God bless them all.

[@mylamename14]

Around 33:40, the request for more morphine was the medic asking to be euthanized and put out of his misery. Without the morphine to slow his breathing and let him pass easily, his agony would have dragged out longer before he died anyway.