Saving Private Ryan (1998) - MOVIE REACTION - First Time Watching

❤️WELCOME back to my channel!❤️ Today, I am watching SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (1998) which was recommended to me by many of you in the community as one of the top "tear jerkers" during my live streams. I don't typically watch war movies however today I decided to give it a chance and give this movie a go. Let me just say it did not disappoint! I hope you guys are excited for today's video, grab your chicki nuggies and choccy milk because we're jumping in! 💦​
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[@LoveLaurenn]

This movie was INCREDIBLE! Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore.... amazing performances🤩I don't typically watch war movies, but wow this did NOT disappoint! Saving Private Ryan was so vivid, raw, emotional... I've never seen anything like it😭Left me speechless and full of emotion. I really hope you guys enjoy my reaction💖

[@AvyScottandFlower]

If you haven't watched it yet, I HIGHLY recommend Fury - great war movie. Really on another level!

[@LoveLaurenn]

@@AvyScottandFlower Thanks for the recommendation Avy, I may have to check that out! I think this whole war genre is something I'd like to get into a little more

[@richwilliams7787]

Lauren, once again, you brought the Gold.🧡 This movie is visceral and raw, and I saw that on your face. I saw you affected by the odyssey of these men to bring one man home. I saw it when the medic died, when the German soldier they let go shot Miller and when old James Ryan told Miller he hoped that he earned it in their eyes. And when he said to his wife 'tell me I'm a good man.' You teared up...then I teared up...again. The genuine care you take in what you do is precisely why I keep coming back. And it's why I'll be back for all the ones to come. Always keep smiling. It lights up this corner of the internet like a fireplace on a cold winter night. Have a beautiful night and an even more beautiful day. I'm out. Peace and love.

[@LoveLaurenn]

@@richwilliams7787 BWEEEEE Thank you so much for saying that Rich, it means so much to me🥺This movie definitely had an effect on me and I really felt for all of these men that gave their lives not only to bring private Ryan home, but so that we back home could have our freedoms. I agree, this movie was emotional, raw, visceral, I've never seen anything like it😭At the end when Private Ryan turned to his wife and said that, I couldn't hold the tears back any longer. It told me that he lived his life with all of those men in mind, and did his best to make it a good one. Thank you so much for watching Rich and thank you for supporting me and my channel💖

[@richwilliams7787]

@@LoveLaurennYou're so very welcome Lauren. Have a beautiful day❤💯🧡.

[@kpmac1]

The end when he said "Tell me I've lived a good life. Tell me I'm a good man" breaks me every time. What a burden Pvt Ryan carried with him throughout his life. He needed reassurance from his wife that he earned the sacrifice.

[@Maldraek]

Miller laid a heavy burden, but he earned it.

[@michaelcoffman4185]

He earned it when he said that he was staying with his brothers in arms.

[@generalsaufenberg4931]

earn this, was the meanest thing, he could say to ryan. this is following you for the rest of your life. how could you ever be sure that you paid back what you owe them???

[@jimmyt9345]

I think the "earn this" by Miller to Ryan was Spielberg's way to say we all need to "earn this". That sacrifice so many made that we have the ability still to live free. Can we ever really earn or repay it? We need to remember and honor their sacrifice and damn well try to do our best.

[@jsharp3165]

@@jimmyt9345 Exactly. I'm Private Ryan. You're Private Ryan. We are all Private Ryan. The greatest generation saved civilization. We should live in a way that appreciates that.

[@jonathaneverson3673]

No matter how many times I see this movie the "Tell me I'm a good man" line gets the tears.

[@zombiespongebob6903]

every single time... and i mean every single time... and god bless that generation of warriors

[@modelotimefooooo1853]

i've seen this movie at LEAST 25 times in my life and I can NEVER get through that part without a couple tears

[@marcohabicht9280]

Party hard Wehrmacht Style. MG 42 fukk this Yankees hard 😜

[@cajunsushi]

My moment when I lose it is when the medic calls out for his mama.

[@libertywolf93]

Mine was always the moment Mama Ryan fell down on the porch.

[@GordoFunk555]

Wade’s death in the arms of his soldiers gets me every time. Especially when he calls for his Mama and says he wants to go home 😭

[@ronryan7398]

Everyone calls for their mother, especially on the way out. She brought you into the world. The first safety and comfort you ever know is in your mother’s arms. It’s only fitting than at your final moment you think of her. And f**k that guy, I would have dusted him without hesitation for killing my medic. He violated the Geneva Convention by shooting a medic. Two in the chest, one in the head, just to be sure.

[@crispy_338]

This is a totally different type of horror movie. I’m sure everyone will suggest this but the Band of Brothers miniseries is a must as well

[@jlinkous05]

Why we fight

[@crispy_338]

@@jlinkous05 I hate when people ruin the effect of a certain episode by talking about it. Just let them watch and find out for themselves ffs

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

The Pacific is even better

[@jameseverest518]

My father was one of those who landed on Omaha Beach that morning June 6, 1944. He was a member of the Naval Combat Demolition Unit (NCDU). In the movie Lt Miller is told to move before he blows up the obstacle. That was my father's job. About 20 years ago I got to see Omaha Beach with my son. I counted 400 steps from the low water line at which they landed that morning to the first cover from the live fire from the desperate German defenses. NCDU transformed into what we know as the Navy SEALS today. My father's picture is hung in the SEAL museum. Thank you for sharing this movie.

[@toddwright7567]

Band of Brothers and Hacksaw Ridge are both amazing adaptations of real events and people that are very much in the same RARE AIR that Saving Private Ryan occupies. Painfully enjoyable watch, nice job

[@TheCdubwilly]

Hack saw ridge is stupid

[@NzJohny]

@@TheCdubwilly I have to agree. Never really liked hacksaw ridge.

[@cincinnatus230]

+1 for Band of Brothers. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks based on their attachment to the subject matter from making Saving Private Ryan. Also separates itself by being a true story with real people.

[@BSUSwim4Gold]

@@TheCdubwilly It a true story you @$$!

[@BSUSwim4Gold]

@@NzJohny How could you not like and respect a true story and Medal of Honor recipient. Guessing all you who are not impressed with this movie haven’t done one brave or honorable thing for this Country!

[@guymon82ify]

This movie gets me everytime. My grandfather faught in Burma he was one of the few hundred out of a thousand men that came back from the battle with Japanese in the island of Burma. He didn't tell us about it till he was on his death bed. I'll forever be greatful for all those that died fighting for us. No matter what reasons war are fought for. The heroes are the soldiers that sacrifice their lives for us. 🙌🙌🙌

[@thierryorella7017]

Thanks to all the Americans that that saved us from the horrors of dictature ... thanks from Italy... You have sacrificed your generations to free us and the rest of the world.... It's pretty incredible to realise that the most of the new generations have no idea or respect for what that means.... I saw recently while working in Ukraine the effects of war... Respect the sacrifice that people does to let us live in a free world

[@wakebacon8301]

This film still holds up. Another great movie is "We were Soldiers" with Mel Gibson about the first official engagement of Vietnam with the 7th Air Cavalry against the North Vietnamese Army in the valley of Ia Drang. It has a ton of Acting talent in its ranks.

[@peterramsay4674]

My dad got shot but survived near Caan France. He returned on the 60th anniversary of the liberation of France with other soldiers and received the highest civilian medal of Freedom from the French Government . Like Private .Ryan he sometimes questioned why he made it but many others did not. It’s called survivors guilt. The psychological wounds were always just below the surface and were far worse than the wounds from getting shot in the neck and the limited mobility he had on the left part of his body. Tragic

[@livvyb3583]

I remember going to see this with my husband and was speechless during the first scene of the invasion at Omaha Beach, it was so realistic, it looked like a war film reel. One of the best war movies ever made!

[@brianeleighton]

The truly crazy thing is that I have talked to a D-Day vet about the movie. He said two things, first, this was the most accurate depiction he has seen in film. He then said the second part which makes it truly crazy. He said the ACTUAL invasion was 1000x more horrific and brutal on the beaches.

[@westleystewart]

I never realized the *other* Private Ryan was played by Nathan Fillion.

[@hah4798]

That’s not gronk?

[@felipevazquez3395]

I never realized Ted Danson was his superior

[@tawogtrailers]

Officer Nolan?!

[@geraldthegoose1685]

My grandfather fought in ww2 and from what my grandma and mom tell me he never spoke about his time and when the topic would get brought up he would break into tears. I never knew why but grandma would tell me the only thing he said was that he was a medic and was never able to forgive himself for not being able to save everyone. The saddest thing about my great grandpa was that he like many other soldiers, wrote in a journal about what life was like but also wrote the names of the people he couldn't save I was also shocked when I read the journal that there were Japanese and German names. Rest in peace Big Grandpa

[@musicloverchiefsfan5410]

Lauren, I loved your reaction to this movie! I am a Veteran of Desert Shield/Storm and I come from a family of many servicemembers. My oldest uncle passed away a few years ago, he was 101. He was at Pearl Harbor on 07 Dec 1941. He was awarded the Purple Heart and he never talked about what he witnessed that day, not even to other family members that served. His brother, another of my uncles, was in France on D-Day. He survived. Thank you to every veteran and to their families! 🙏

[@lowkeygames2274]

Wade’s death scene is always the hardest. The “Oh my God it’s my liver” is terrifying

[@bubba966]

Well, if ya don't normally watch war movies this one is certainly one to watch if you're going to make an exception. Because it's certainly on a level that no other war movie is on. Excellent in sooo many ways.

[@steelmill7016]

Other tearjerkers that deserve a watch, “Good Will Hunting,” “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once.”

[@darrancoyle8394]

The opening and closing battles were absolutely brutal. Great cast, great performances. Thanks for a cool vid, Laurenn.

[@lordmortarius538]

My grandfather was a sonar officer on the USS Niblack during WWII, they and several other USN Destroyers were escorts for the supply convoys going to Britain across the North Atlantic. My family has the recordings of the radio chatter when one of the escorts was sunk by a German U-boat and the subsequent rescue operation. I hope never to hear screams like that again, and I know why he never talked about it. He went on to build F6F Hellcats at the Grumman Ironworks and then became Fire Chief of his town, very proud of that man. The D-Day scene was so realistic that when Spielberg screened it for veterans, many of them walked out of the theater. He went to ask them if they didn't like it and found them crying in the lobby, the PTSD overwhelming them. Many said the only thing missing from that was the smell of blood and diesel, and that there were a lot more bodies. The beaches of Normandy were stained red for weeks afterwards. And this was just in the European Theater. The majority of the American war efforts were focused on the Pacific Theater against Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor HI. Good films to watch for that side of the war are Tora! Tora! Tora! and Midway. History channel also has a great series called Battle 360 which follows the service life of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise CV-6, "The Big E" during the war. The premise of this film was based on the Sullivan Brothers, 5 brothers who served on the USS Juneau together and were all KIA during the Battle of Guadalcanal when their ship was sunk by Japanese torpedoes. After this event the War Dept. instituted a policy that would prevent an entire family unit of serving at once so that this would never happen again.

[@mickluchsinger486]

I watched this movie the second time at the VFW, and we had to pause it for the WWII vets to leave and go outside and smoke and me and my fellow Marines got so mad we had to leave a few times ourselves. So, it only took us about 6 hours to watch the movie there. Luckily, we were all combat vets so knew how to comfort our brothers. The only thing the old times said was the view of the beach was wrong way too few bodies. it's rough to get through but glad I did it shows what war can really be like. Thanks for your reaction.

[@banzi403]

So i'm confused are you a combat vet or you watch movies

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

@@banzi403 He said...."Me and My Fellow Marines". He's claiming to be a Marine. You don't do that unless you are one. I was a Specialist E-4 ( think Corporal , UH-1 Huey Door Gunner, 173rd Assault Helicopter company) ARMY Veteran and would never claim to be a Marine...EVER ! I didn't earn it. I have High respect for the Privates on up.

[@banzi403]

@@MatthewPettyST1300 sorry but there are just way too many stories like this on the net about the old d day vets suffering shell shock watching this film. Fyi my dad was a paratrooper on d day, so i'm not a fan of this movie.

[@MDSlatanica]

As a veteran the realism of the combat hits those who have been in combat hard. A great movie and heartfelt reaction from you my dear.

[@wessexdruid7598]

The first time it felt that there was a realistic depiction of what it is like under fire.

[@heyhocodyo01]

Thank you for your service

[@philliplozano7587]

Ugh, this movie nearly broke me. My dad freaked out and could not finish it because the realistic recoil sound of the M-1 rifle expending its clip triggered nasty, nasty war memories for him. It's important to see, though. I would futher recommend you see the quasi-spinoff Spielberg HBO miniseries, Band of Brothers. You wanna cry? You gonna cry. All joking aside, this is important stuff, and I am glad you are doing this. That said, I love your channel more and more with every video. I think you have hit your stride, you are awesome and confident and comfortable in a way that is so very friendly, charming, warm and ingratiating. It is a talent and a gift. It's so lovely to see you assert your powers, heh. Well done!

[@LoveLaurenn]

Phillip, thank you for sharing your experience with the film. I can definitely see how veterans like your father could be disturbed/triggered by this movie, it's such a vivid depiction of these war events I imagine it takes them back to their own experiences in war. I wasn't expecting this movie to hit me as hard as it did, I really felt for these men and the sacrifices they made. This genre is definitely something I'm interested in getting into a bit more, I've heard great things about Band of Brothers so that may be one I'll have to add to the watchlist. I sincerely appreciate the kind words, I work really hard on these videos so it's really validating to read that. Thank you for supporting me and my channel Phillip, it really means a lot to me💖

[@Bawookles]

@@LoveLaurenn You can't go wrong watching Band of Brothers. It's the true story of Easy Company as remembered by the veterans who were in it. It's one of the greatest if not the greatest mini-series ever.

[@jasonhager524]

@@LoveLaurenn I hope you react to Band of Brothers and then follow up with The Pacific

[@williamjpellas0314]

@@LoveLaurenn There is a less well known companion to Band of Brothers called "The Pacific". As with Band of Brothers, it is taken directly from the first hand accounts of soldiers who were actually there, particularly a book called "With The Old Breed" by Eugene Sledge. "Sledgehammer" was a well known history professor for years after the war and his book is one of the all time classic war memoirs. "The Pacific" is notable for some of its philosophical reflections---just a few odd but profound moments when there are a few minutes of quiet and some of the men voice their thoughts to each other. "The Pacific" also shows a bit more of the aftermath and the backstories of the men before the war. Highly recommended, the more so because WWII in the Pacific is generally not as well known as the war against the Nazis in Europe.

[@seannovack3834]

"Earn this...EARN IT!" - Captain Miller's message to Private Ryan. Spielberg's message to the audience who watches this film. Desert Storm vet here, saw this in the theater with my father - a Vietnam vet. My grandfather was with the second wave on this beach on D-Day, and given his heart condition we told him not to see it. It had me in tears, and my dad walked out of the film twice. This film not winning the Academy Award for Best Picture (losing to the Harvey Weinstein-produced "Shakespeare In Love") is what turned me off of the Oscars forever.

[@IdealUser]

Some WW2 veterans walked out of the movie and were unable to finish. Not because they didn't like it but scenes like the Omaha Beach one was so accurate as to how things really were unlike the glamorized versions Hollywood typically does, it triggered flashbacks for them.

[@banzi403]

3rd hand info via the net

[@Abbath77]

The scene is not accurate at all. The bunkers didn't exist, the water is shallow in RL and the whole beach is way bigger. I know because I visited this spot at Omaha Beach a few years ago.

[@Gunnar001]

While the beach scene was incredibly well done, it was definitely not accurate to what actually happened. For example, the big MG bunkers in the film didn’t even exist. In reality, the German machine guns at Dog Green were in well hidden positions dug into the bluffs and firing at angles along the beach. The U.S. troops weren’t sure where the fire was coming from exactly. The first wave U.S. troops also landed at low tide and had to cross large stretches of open beach before reaching any cover. They were on the beach for hours too.

[@pepsiman990]

The first 5 minuets of this movie cause several WWII vets to have PTSD flashbacks. This is one of the most accurate depictions of the fear and chaos of a battlefield ever put on film.

[@ajclements4627]

Exactly.

[@Gundam944]

Some said they could even smell the diesel.

[@banzi403]

riiiiight, 3rd hand info via the net. Thankfully my dad, an actual paratrooper on d day passed away before this came out, he always hated hollywood history

[@robmarconi6758]

I heard the squeal and screech of the steel tracks of the Tiger tanks at the end and I was immediately transported back to my army days. Eerie how that happens

[@chuck8571]

Im a veteran and tge thing that gets me is the fact that this movie clearly depicts the horrors of war and the courageous sacrifices made by my fellow brethren and the prices paid to secure the freedoms and security that not only our country, the U.S, but the western world enjoy daily and of all the reactions ive of this movie i've seen on here i only recall one couple that truly gets it and truly thanked us veterans and current service members for our continuing sacrifices for our country. It is very disheartening to all of us to be so under appreciated and cast aside. Til vallhala my brothers and sisters. DI OPPRESSO LIBER.

[@leosarmiento4823]

This was such a powerful film. Though fictional, it truly brought history to life in all things important. Your reaction was fitting for this viewing. Now, if you want to see and react to an actual group of World War 2 soldiers, and their experiences, then I highly recommend the Emmy award-winning miniseries "Band of Brothers", which was produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, and aired 3 years after the Oscar award-winning "Saving Private Ryan".

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

It's based on a true story. Family lost 5 brothers.

[@m15t3r_v4]

Great reaction! I really hope you consider watching Band of Brothers; it's also made by Hanks and Spielberg and follows the real story of Easy Company during WWII. Easely one of the best Miniseries ever made.

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

Talking about leadership...Winters...

[@TommygunNG]

Your approach here (sympathy without being a bleeding heart), your knowledge of pertinent things (the scope and sniping), and your realistic perspective (appreciating why things like more or sometimes necessary) are why I subscribe to your channel. Thank you.

[@deadlymouse7033]

Ok so were crying today...that's what were doing lol

[@deadlymouse7033]

I just realized Cpt Mal was in this movie for the first time.

[@ajclements4627]

The start of this film surely gave a few veterans strong flashbacks to that day.

[@tonihernandez6862]

my father joined the navy in '43 at the age of 17, retired '74. served active duty ww2, korea, vietnam - never spoke a word of what he experienced. what a great reaction, and post - feel like i am watching again for the first time. thanks, t

[@Cifer77]

I'm sure others will point this out, but this movie hit so hard for WWII Veterans, the realism was so on point, not only where there multiple reports of Veterans walking out of theaters during this scene, there were additional PTSD Hotlines set up specifically because of the surge of suffering this movie caused. I don't believe there was much animosity towards the movie, it's not that they thought it shouldn't have been made, it's that they made it SO WELL. The Veterans never thought a movie could actually take them back to that time.

[@jasonhager524]

I heard one vet say that the one thing missing from the realism that can't be portrayed is the odor... gun smoke, burning flesh, fear, blood, etc etc....just that statement really made me step back and think

[@stathissdz2125]

Three times in my life the waterworks came like crazy: the ending of "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso", the ending of "Big Fish" and "Remember Me" in "Coco"

[@iKvetch558]

Saving Private Ryan is incredibly realistic in most every way, with a very few exceptions. One thing to know, pay no mind at all to that man who took off his helmet at 6:04 and then got shot in the head...that next shot would have killed him even if he had kept his helmet on. The helmets of WW2 would almost never stop a bullet, except under very very rare circumstances. The movie is not a true story, and it differs from the actual history of D-Day in many ways...but the basic plot is loosely based on the 4 Niland Brothers, one of whom served with the 101st Airborne Division. However, when 3 Nilands were reported dead, no mission was sent to get the last brother, and it turned out that one brother that had been thought dead had actually only been captured. There really was a Company C of the 2nd Rangers that landed on Omaha Beach, but they were commanded by Captain Ralph Goranson, and they did not land quite where it was shown in the film. Probably the most important historical thing that Spielberg got wrong is that he had the boats that carried the Rangers to the beach being driven by Americans...they were not. On D-Day, the boats that carried the US Rangers to the beach were driven by UK sailors of the Royal Navy. There are many other things in the film that are not accurate to the real history of D-Day, but that one really fails to honor some of the men that fought and died at Omaha Beach, so it is definitely the one most worth noting.✌💯

[@bernardh4635]

I was lucky enough to have become friends with a WW2 Veteran who was at the Normandy Invasion on D Day. He had some of the most interesting stories. He was a bit deaf at his age and spoke very loud. Every time we took him to dinner or hung out after church he would tell my son who was 5 when they met, some amazing stories and because he talked so loud everyone in the diner would hear as well. They would come up to him and thank him. It was so cool. He threw the first pitch at the local city Police and Fire Department Softball Game the Scouts did as a fund rasier for Fallen Officers. When the announcer introduced him he gave a brief history of him and everyone in that place was standing. Its awesome to see that kind of support for an old man. We went to his 95th birthday party and they did it old school NAVY style with a 40's kick. It was so fun. But, a few years later, he began to fall down more and more frequently. He broke his wrist and his hip and his daughter (who he lived with) couldnt pick him up sometimes so they put him in an old folks home and we took his dog in. This dog is a brute. We would bring her to him for short visits after church and then COVID hit and we couldnt visit anymore. We didnt even know until a year and a half later that he had moved to a different home but they werent allowing anyone to visit. Anyway we got a call last year from his son telling us to come to the hospital Bob may not make it through the night. We went and he was in pain. His son says he could hear us but I knew better ....he was deaf and didnt have his ear pieces in. So we said out peace and left and sure enough he died the next day at a ripe old 100 years. Amazing man. Not just the two years he was at war but the 70 or so years afterwards. Now his dog is another story....the bitch is a BRUTE and she is sooooo loud when she barks and ugly as sin. When I first saw her at Bobs house I thought she had mange. I wouldnt let my son pet her. Then after starring at her for so long (as people tend to stare at a car wreck) I figured ok thats not mange she is just dog ugly. Found out they picked that dog cause Bob couldnt hear the phone ring or the doorbell or even if is door was open he couldnt hear people shouting his name. He could hear that dog though.....probably still can. lololol Im not joking. When she barks when i get home from work i see double. Instant headache. I love her to death bat damn tone it down. lolol this is getting long. Ill shut it down. thanks for the reaction brought back memories.

[@paulharris7660]

Film in 98, frightened me. After watching, for months, I couldn't comprehend the courage of all our grandfathers. Much love from the uk.

[@FuhqEwe]

My, now passed, grandfather stormed the beaches of Normandy. We, with permission from grandma, showed him this film intro one evening. It made him weep.

[@awakeatnight7668]

Incredible movie. Incredible reaction. Incredible video. Much like Schindler's List I've only seen this movie once because of how heavy it is, but it is so well crafted. The performances, the cinematography, and the dialogue are all great. Also, after seeing how you reacted to this film, I'm looking forward to watching your reaction to Schindler's List. P.S. If this isn't your best reaction/video, it's definitely in the top tier of the LoveLaurenn YT channel

[@joseesparza7488]

Schindler’s List was amazing and makes me cry every time. Especially that asshole Göeth

[@bullgravy6906]

Saving private Ryan, Schindler’s List, Black Hawk Down. Just brutally heavy movies

[@barryfletcher7136]

In 1998 I took a group of Russians visiting the USA on an official trip to see "Saving Private Ryan" at a (then) very-modern cinema. They were from Volgograd, which was called Stalingrad until 1961. They had all their lives been told the USSR fought WW2 alone and the Americans, British, etc. had it easy because of Soviet sacrifices. For example, when I visited Volgograd earlier in 1998 the May Day WW2 victory day happened (May 9th). Russian TV showed WW2 films non-stop and the fighting scenes between Germans & Soviets were similar in context to "SPR" though not as cinematically good. The few times the films showed allied military at all (Americans, British, etc.) they portrayed happy troops riding around the countryside in trucks (no fighting). They were absolutely shocked to see the first 30 minutes of "SPR" and also the other fighting scenes. When the film was over they walked out of the cinema in silence like everyone else. Afterward, they asked about other invasions during WW2. I accurately informed them that there were about a dozen major invasions in Europe, which included the Dieppe raid in 1942 - which failed. There were another 41 or so invasions in the Pacific. They had never been told anything about the allied efforts in WW2 and it was all new to them.

[@duncancaswah7214]

Hands down the best depiction of war on film. I'm ready for the waterworks.

[@bullgravy6906]

Most Netflix movies are pretty terrible, but “All Quiet on the Western Front” was amazing and definitely fits up there with Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down.

[@bekhele]

someone that is in touch with their emotions,yet good composure over it, its the signature of a strong person! great reaction!

[@toddmccoskey3010]

Hey Laurenn What a wonderful reaction to such an emotional journey as Saving Private Ryan. I am a crier and that is just the way I roll. You were just as emotionally invested with this movie. Just because the tears don't come out as a flood doesn't mean that you are any less emotional than anyone else. Your face was very expressive, and you are quite intellectual as well.

[@un0RRS]

You'd be surprised what you can learn to sleep through when you're exhausted. To this day there's not an alarm clock on earth that can wake me up.

[@mikeaninger7388]

“Earn this… Earn it.” Don’t forget it. Someone earned it for you too.

[@bonfireman6858]

Hey ❤ Lauren..!As an faithful follower of your Channel and a veteran I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for reacting to this movie.. it's important that everyone understands the sacrifices that were made

[@johndoeski1267]

When you started your bubbly intro, I was thinking "Oh boy, is she in for a rude awakening." Seeing your transition at the opening scenes and throughout the rest of the movie, I must say yours was one of the best reactions I've seen. Your grasp of history as well as social interactions made your reaction worth every minute of watching. Bravo!

[@DavidSmith-sj9si]

Just as Private Ryan understood the need to earn what all those who died did for him, so, too, do we ALL need to earn what so many have done for us. The blessings we enjoy came at such a heavy price. Previous generations have sacrificed much to create the umbrella of freedom we find ourselves under. NEVER FORGET!

[@nickchang5293]

So glad you have the chance to experience this Spielberg masterpiece. I think you’ll love Hacksaw Ridge and Empire of the Sun, also directed by Steven Spielberg with a young Christian Bale in his film debut.😎

[@anthonycragg451]

The final battle in this film was shot in our town Welwyn/Hatfield, the film makers invited the local district councillors and their partners to a privileged showing of the uncut film. In the audience were veterans that were on the beach for real. At the end of the film this lovely old man turned to me and said that the beach scene was as it really was, he was in tears. The Dreamworks representative auctioned the helmet that Tom Hanks wore in the film £600 pounds was raised. The film was 30 minutes longer than the standard release version. A truly fantastic rendition of war with no cotton wool covering. Thank you for the reaction

[@shainewhite2781]

Nominated for 11 Oscars including Best Picture but won for Best Director Best Cinematography Best Sound Editing Best Film Editing Best Sound Mixing.

[@aztecadog]

I was blessed to meet three WWII vets in my life, two of them started up businesses (where I worked at) when they came back and those businesses had grown and were being run by their sons/grandsons- all three that I met openly talked about the war and their role in it when asked. They were all a different breed of men, respectful, honorable, morale, hardworking, honest.... a true example to those of us who met them. hard times make a strong man, a strong man makes good times, good times make weak men, weak men make hard times.... I think we are in the latter part of that phrase

[@stephenniehaus8635]

One of the best movies ever made, and in my opinion, Tom Hanks' best performance. It was understated but strong and complicated, full of varied emotions. He played the perfect everyman but one who steps up into courage

[@TerryYelmene]

First time visiting your channel Love Lauren, but I never miss a SPR react... so, here I am and your big charming smile in your intro stating the goal of finding some tears... well I knew you wouldn't be disappointed... tears are part of this movie. Great reaction!

[@MrAndGras]

This film is depicting so well, that there where a lot of these older broken man, that had seen so much at these times. On all "sides" of that war.

[@ndpd11]

Everything - the acting, the cinematography, the dialog, was incredible. But the whole point of the movie was that final scene at the cemetery. I am the father of one who has fought in our recent wars. He was wounded in 2007 and almost died. He lost close friends. Today he lives well. He is "earning it." That final scene moves me to tears every time I see it, no matter how many times.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

I think my most special moment in this one is when they tell Ryan that two died to reach him, and he asks their names -- Armin Wade, and Adrian Caparzzo. You can see Ryan committing those names in his memory.

[@JugheadJones03]

I hope your fans don't pressure you to much for tears. It's just as fine not to be a cryer than to be. We all enjoy cinema differently. : ) Glad you liked it.

[@rogerdewees2012]

Great reaction Laurenn. Some other great movies are "Hacksaw Ridge" another war movie with Andrew Garfield that is a true story. Another movie with Tom Hanks and the guy who played the sniper is "The Green Mile". And a third is "Grand Torino " with Clint Eastwood.

[@JamesMPalmer]

Totally gets you right in the feels, doesn't it Lauren? It gets me every time I watch it.

[@toddjohnson5176]

Loved the reaction Lauren! This is such a great movie with a dreamcast of actors. A absolute classic. 🥰🌝

[@rbloomquist69]

First time watching your reaction to a movie. This is one of my absolute favorites, actually saw It twice in the theater. When captain Miller says "Earn this", its not just for Private Ryan, its for everyone that lived after the war. A great message for future generations.

[@jasonowen5450]

One cross tells a story of one mans bravery, surrounded by thousands of more stories of bravery.

[@rescuetweak]

Thanks for the great reaction. My father and one of my uncles fought in that war.

[@tgriffin8179]

Your knowledge of WWII served you well. Thank you for a heartfelt and intelligent reaction…keep’em coming!

[@Gadget-ez1xr]

Excellent reaction Laurenn!

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

By watching this movie, you honor all the Warriors, what they did and what they went through. That is the only thing we can do for them...Honor them.

[@wampa25]

My favorite tearjerker is E.T. If you don't cry during that film, you're not human. Marley and Me had me ugly crying. I refuse to even watch that one a second time.

[@TheWupperwolf]

Lovely reaction, sending love from germany 🙏❤️

[@markcarpenter6020]

This is one of the most accurate depictions of an amphibious landing ever made.

[@jonathanhill4366]

You might be the smartest reactor on KZbin. Best understanding of what was happening I’ve seen. Great job.

[@jonathanhill4366]

P.S. This reaction convinced me to subscribe to your channel.

[@michaelmaxey1137]

The German soldier that Captain Miller released, and subsequently shot and killer Captain Miller perfectly illustrates, "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished"

[@jayman58016]

Wade's death absolutely broke me

[@terryrogers3458]

Laurenn you nearly went a few times,but it did get you at the end. Great reaction as always,all the best from the UK.

[@Egobyte83]

Yeah, there really is no other movie that shows the gritty nightmare and utter ferocious life of a soldier during world war 2 like Saving Private Ryan. It's just completely disenchanting and a harsh wake up call to anyone who would romanticize the battlefield, while still retaining those small moments of relief and banter every now and then.

[@hungryewok1684]

What gets me every time I think about it is no veteran that was there has ever said it was "over the top" movie exaggeration

[@Thane36425]

The landing in the movie was perhaps the worst sector of the entire invasion with the highest losses and came closest to failing. One of the main sources for the events was the book "Eyewitness on Omaha Beach" by Dr. Harold Baumgarten. He was one of the men who landed on the beach and was quickly wounded. The author was told by Spielberg himself that his accounts helped shape the landing scene.

[@Caseytify]

Omaha beach suffered great casualties through several strokes of bad luck, including wind & waves causing them to land on the wrong beach, and Intel hadn't noticed that a veteran division had been transferred to that sector a week before. The Americans landed on two beaches, Omaha and Utah. The Brits landed on Gold, Juno, and Sword. The other beaches weren't nearly as bad as Omaha. The natives of Normandy still call that beach Omaha today. They haven't forgotten.

[@accidentalmusic2749]

I watched this in the theater I literally ducked for cover during the opening scene

[@robbyb8089]

I teared up right there with you during your reaction.

[@jonathanross149]

The Ryan brother's mom collapsing on the porch is a real tear jerker early on.

[@collectgemsosrs6298]

Loved this reaction, your a hard egg to crack! But you cracked, this movie will always crack people..

[@subitman12]

The first Ryan is played by actor Nathan Fillion. You might have seen him in the tv series Firefly. He and his crew are smugglers while transporting passengers in a space ship. It's funny and serious at the same time. The show only lasted one season due to scheduling as fans couldn't figure when the show would be broadcast. It did have a movie afterwards to satisfy the fans.

[@Caseytify]

Browncoats were not satisfied...

[@HooLeeYo]

Absolutely loved your reaction video to one of the best war films to date. I look forward to more of your content.

[@markdanielsampilo9302]

thanks for this reaction video❤

[@DevDog98]

them loading up Wade with morph to OD him still gets me everytime

[@williamjones6031]

1. Many WWII vets left the theaters because the D-Day battle scenes were so realistic. 2. The German Captain Miller was talked into letting go is the same one that killed him. Upham finally put him down. 3. The story Ryan tells Miller about the last time he saw his brothers was made up by Matt Damon. He was told to say something interesting, so he did, and it was kept in the movie. 4. There really was a USS Sullivans(DD- 68) dedicated to the brothers lost on one ship. That's why all brother soldiers/sailors from one family can't be assigned to the same command. 5. I did 24 years in the US Navy. My favorite character is Private Jackson/sniper and my second favorite is Sargent Horvath. 6. Want to cry? Tom Hanks in Stephen King's "The Green Mile" You WILL cry.

[@th.burggraf7814]

Just a comment to keep the algorithm going. Really liked your reaction. 👍🏻

[@Lorinda212]

Good reaction, Laurenn )))

[@Sir_Alex]

The best depiction of the Normandy invasion .. and I'm glad they made it tough, no sugarcoat

[@huracan200173]

"Our objective is to win the war". Such strong words, they did the right thing, even though it costed more lives. The objective was to win the war. They had no choice.

[@Lionkinglife-sp8kt]

Certain parts of the movie really gets to me like when the ramp drops and seeing the soldiers get gunned down but what really hurts is hearing the young soldier cry/scream mama that can get you really emotional no matter how tough you are that's why you thank a veteran when you see one they deserve it more than you know

[@alexflores7652]

My wife and I saw this movie after it came out when I was stationed at Hill AFB, UT. There were only a few people in the theater including the two of us. When the movie was over no one spoke a word we were all shocked into silence. This movie is one of those movies that is hard to watch just like Blackhawk Down is.

[@jamesfuller6230]

Howdy Lauren!! Captain Miller and ALL those veterans who died in war, did it to keep us (their decendants) safe so we could be free and enjoy the soft, comfortable lives we have today!! TOTAL HATS OFF to ALL the veterans who risked their lives to save ours!! Keep up the good work bud!! Good stuff!!

[@Wreath83]

Love this movie. Thanks ❤️

[@davidanderson1639]

My grandfather was amongst the British troops during the D-Day landings. As they were moving up the beach, his pal got wounded, so my grandfather went back to carry him to cover. Sadly when he reached relative safety, he discovered his friend had been shot & killed….saving my grandfathers life. The following year in 1945, my grandfather returned to mainland Europe & was involved in the liberation of the Bergen - Belsen Concentration Camp. He never full spoke about what he witnessed when they arrived at the camp; the horrors that greeted the Allied troops was beyond comprehension. Later in his life, he did speak a little about what he saw; but the one overwhelming memory that stuck with him was the smell of the place. The Nazis, knowing they were at this point defeated, abandoned the camp & the prisoners. Many were either dead or dying due to starvation & diseases brought on by poor sanitation. There was also thousands of bodies decomposing, either where they had fallen, or in open graves. Although he didn’t fight during WWII, Harry Patch; who was the last survivor of the trenches in WWI & whom became an outspoken critic of war had this to say. “War is organised murder & nothing else. Politicians who took us to war should have been given the guns and told to settle their differences themselves, instead of organising nothing better than legalised mass murder. Irrespective of the uniforms we wore, we were all victims”.

[@iswindersingh1085]

My grandfather was involved in the Italian Campaign. Not long after WW2 he returned to India and moved to Malaysia. This movie was actually banned there but he never spoke of the war. But my grandmother showed us a photo of him with a captured Nazi flag. That photo is my single most prized possession

[@roberthaines1227]

The first wave of troops onto Omaha Beach suffered a 95% casualty rate.

[@Spikeelsucko]

This movie and Fury both confront something that was a very real issue in large-scale modern wars like these, and particularly WWII (because of how mobile and fluid it was) which is taking captives. Being in the middle of some sort of operation or extended mission, coming into contact with and defeating an enemy unit, and then having enemy survivors puts you in a terrible position. You can't realistically expect to be able to divert yourself and your new prisoners many hours or possibly days back to friendly camp to process them without not only putting yourself and your men at risk but also delaying or potentially failing your original mission- and you can't just kill unarmed enemy combatants without not only technically committing a war crime but almost certainly feeling a certain amount of dehumanization for what could be argued by some to be murder. It's an impossible weight to bear, but that's the nature of war and why it leaves behind the people it does. Even the most justified, defensive war devours the soul of everyone involved- the endless comparisons of war to Hell are entirely apt.

[@geneticrex]

It was people like that, that allow people like us to watch movies like this. That debt can never be repaid.

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

You are one of the first to recognize Tom Hanks' PTSD symptoms. Good understanding!