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

Welcome to our first-time reaction to Saving Private Ryan. We weren't prepared to be this emotionally moved by this movie. I can say without a doubt that Saving Private Ryan is a cinematic masterpiece! Join us as we share our genuine reactions to the iconic World War II film that has left a profound impact on audiences worldwide. Get ready to embark on a gripping journey filled with wartime realism, intense battle scenes, and heart-wrenching moments.
Some of the sequences in this film looked incredible! If they made me guess between a still from this movie and actual photos from the events it depicts it would be a hard time trying to guess which is which. Goes to show how much work went into making this film look as authentic as possible.
In this unforgettable film, we'll witness the harrowing story of a group of soldiers tasked with finding and bringing home Private James Francis Ryan, portrayed by a young Matt Damon, amid the chaos of World War II. As we follow Captain John Miller, played by Tom Hanks, and his squad behind enemy lines, we'll be captivated by the film's raw portrayal of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the horrors of war.
The performances by everybody involved in this film was unreal. Some of the best acting we've seen. The score John Williams composed is both beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time.
We hope you enjoy our reactions and commentary as we delve into the film's impact on war movies, its realistic portrayal of combat, and the emotional depth that makes Saving Private Ryan a timeless classic. From the stunning cinematography to the exceptional ensemble cast, we'll discuss the elements that elevate this film to a position of reverence in cinematic history.
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[@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 😔

[@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.

[@Bnpearce76]

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

[@MikeB12800]

Best series ever made!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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”?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MrIkilledmyspace]

Something extremely powerful, although a tiny moment, that I found that seems to get missed is at the end when his wife looks at the grave and does not recognize the name. She also doesn't seem to understand why he asks her if he's led a great life. It's a small moment that shows that Ryan never talks about the war and what happened there. He carries those memories alone and never even shared the story of how he came home with the person closest to him in the world, his wife. I don't know why but it gives me chills every single time.

[@JJ_W]

Good catch. The World War II vets that I knew (including my own father) rarely shared their experiences with anybody.

[@MagsonDare]

@@JJ_W My grandfather told me about his experiences in WW2 exactly once. He served in Libya and Italy, but was a radio technician for bombers, so he never saw direct action. Even so, he still didn't talk about it, save only that 1 time, as he saw the shot up planes coming back, the bodies of those hit by AA fire and shrapnel, and of course there was always the stress and fear that the airbases could be attacked by enemy planes or ships (the Libya base was on the coast so well within range of naval guns). If it was that hard for him to talk about it simply having "been in the area" I can't imagine what it must have been like for those who were up front "in the shit."

[@dragon-ed1hz]

My father was in New Guinea in WWII. He never talked about it.

[@Donizen1]

@@JJ_W My father served in WWII and also never wanted to talk about it, but diligently went to all the army reunions. The only thing I remember him saying about the war was telling me "I hope you never have to go what I went through, and never see what I saw." The early part of this movie gives me some sense of what he was saying.

[@GoVandals0605]

Great point. It wasn't until the 2d or 3rd time I watched that this occurred to me. My grandfather would talk about the people he went through it with, but would never talk about what he went through.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@signal-0productions183]

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

[@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!

[@drewf8619]

You both spoke on the bravery of the medics... For that reason I *highly* recommend the movie (and true story) "Hacksaw Ridge".

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hacksaw Ridge is added to our list! Thank you for the suggestion 😃

[@64MDW]

@OfficialMediaKnights My dad was a medic in Europe during WW2. He had memories and nightmares that haunted him for the rest of his life.

[@drewf8619]

@@64MDW Many men (understandably) stay away from situations that *might* scar them for life. Other men walk into situations that they know will likely scar them for life (or even kill them) because "it needed to be done". I have the utmost respect for men like your father. (assuming he was an Ally 😉)

[@idiot_city5444]

Good movie for sure, but a lot of moments are almost a modern 50's-60's ww2 war film. Over the top and cliche

[@drewf8619]

@@idiot_city5444 Have you ever been involved an any wars?

[@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

[@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

[@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...

[@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! ❤️

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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🙏🏾❤

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@alexlim864]

A WW2 vet was once asked about how accurate the Omaha beach landing sequence was. His answer was: "Not enough bodies." Matt Damon's monologue, about Ryan and his brothers, was actually improvised. Great reaction to a truly classic film!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Whooa, not enough bodies?? That just makes it even more horrifying.... Love that Matt Damon improvised that, it was such a beautiful moment in the film!! Thanks so much for your support, we are so glad you enjoyed our reaction!!

[@banzi403]

two

[@Fred_Ettinger]

french guy here. If i'm not wrong, Omaha beach was the worst of the four beaches where allied troops landed with Juno, Sword and Utah beach. Omaha beach was the most bloody of the four with 2500 GIs died in a day because of the cliff near the beach and the defense of it. Spielberg has cut many shots because it was too horrible to show in a movie. I can't want imagine a director's cut version of this part before the editing. Great reaction guys!

[@waders480]

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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@remyazharyyosef1811]

This is a MASTERPIECE through and through. I saw this movie in the theater when I was in the military service back then. It tore me apart and hit so close to home then. It still does even when I watched it again. This movie was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscar and the travesty was that it lost to "Shakespeare In Love". In all regard, as much as I adore 'Shakespeare In Love' as well, Saving Private Ryan is a more deserving movie to win because it's not only an important movie but it shows the audience the horrors of war and its implications including morality and personal dilemmas. Yet even though this movie not winning Best Picture, I suppose the impact that this movie has on audiences is a more important one. This is a timeless epic that ought to be cherished for generations to come. And I am glad that not only you both were moved by this movie but also many others who saw this movie for the first time. It just proves to show the realism of war is one that hits every one of us as human beings.

[@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.

[@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.

[@januzi2]

The first Call of Duty had the bridge defending mission. The first moment of that mission was an explosion that would make the players not being able to hear anything except for the high pitch noise + the screen was blurry for a moment.

[@rogerlynch5279]

I liked the first CALL OF DUTY Video Game

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@theschmedaparadox1018]

I like how you address the cinematography because it's often overlooked 👍

[@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

[@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.

[@mrkoda3992]

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

[@terryv2006]

I heard a quote on some TV show; “I think that people in war should get to know each other before it’s ok to shoot them”. Wouldn’t that be a nicer world.

[@counseloryt]

You two made this palatable..................................It's been 30 years for me............................and I still get chills......................thank you for caring......................

[@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.

[@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)

[@TeamVio]

The reason why that one soldier blew up while he was trying to attach the sticky bomb on the tank was because during certain years of production for some tanks, they applied a special coating called Zimmerit. It was a coating designed to prevent/ make it difficult for anti tank mines to attach to the tank. So if you watch that scene again, you can see he was trying to attach it on the side of the tank, you can see the coating on it. That's why the two other soldiers who successfully applied the sticky bombs were able to do so because they applied it on the wheels of the tank.

[@RDT7165]

New to your channel. This was by far the most knowledgeable, heartfelt and respectful reaction to this film I’ve seen on here. Thank you both

[@problemsolver520]

The moment that broke me was when the medic got shot and he was so loved they all held him and was helping and the only thing he wanted was his mother to help and see him it hits so hard because he wanted nothing but to tell her Mom I love you and I'm sorry.

[@Marcus_1001]

In all my decades of movie going, this film, particularly the opening sequence on the beach, remains to this day one of the most intense experiences I have ever had in a movie theater. It's difficult to explain the feeling the feeling of watching this magnificent picture on the big screen with hundreds of people, many of whom were combat veterans. Saving Private Ryan is an absolute masterpiece and it deserved every single accolade and award it received.

[@edwardgirard6983]

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

[@scholzm1]

Having been at the American cemetery in Normandy at Omaha Beach, that shot hurts. Takes me back to standing in that sacred place seeing too many crosses - like at Arlington (have family buried there in Section 60). Respect.

[@scypio72scypio41]

Hi I`m from Poland. I saw this film in cinema in my coutry many year ago. I l am greatful for their sacriface. Poland and USA fought together during Second Warld War. Chwała i cześć bohaterom.

[@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.

[@Tom-gm3wq]

Well done guys. Remember that we all are Private Ryan. It is our duty to earn it too. Thank you to all the men and women who sacrifice for us and our families! 🇺🇸

[@romanjenkins9340]

FUBAR

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Felt that throughout the whole movie!

[@banzi403]

Just one of many fake things in this film

[@jeffroskywalker]

The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailor brothers of Irish American descent from Waterloo, Iowa, who were serving together on the light cruiser USS Juneau, were all killed in action during and shortly after its sinking around November 13, 1942. As a result the war department adopted the sole survivor policy

[@rosemariebristol9712]

But SPR was based on the story about the Nieland Brothers. I to had thought it was based on the Sullivan brother tragedy. But, no, it was a equally moving true story of the Nieland brothers, two them died and a third was MIA and presumed dead. The 5th brothers was found and sent home by the Army as a sole surviving son. The MIA brother actually showed up after the war, when he was found in a Japanese POW camp and brought home.

[@rosemariebristol9712]

It was the 4 Nieland brothers, sorry, not 5.

[@maryrichardson1318]

Now you should watch and older movie called "The Fighting Sullivans". A true story, five brothers from Iowa (James Cardwell, John Campbell, George Offerman Jr., John Alvin, Edward Ryan) grow up in an inseparable family during the Great Depression. When World War II strikes the country, the brothers feel compelled to serve their nation in its time of need. After joining the Navy, the siblings request to serve on the same ship -- a decision that turns out to be devastating for the family when their vessel is attacked at Guadalcanal. As a young military wife, living on post, it always broke my heart and scared the hell out of me to watch the Chaplain's car go past our house. I knew someone was getting the notice. Even though we were not at war at the time, my husband was in and airborne unit, and training accidents happen all the time.

[@stevehommel9447]

I’ve seen a few reactions to SPR but this was the first one that made me cry. I really enjoyed watching this with you guys. Thanks for the great reaction.

[@MikeFields83]

Check out “Flags of our Fathers” directed by Clint Eastwood. Fun fact : Clint got the ok from Japan to film on island Iwo Jima ONLY if he made a 2nd movie from the Japanese perspective which is called “letters from Iwo Jima” starring Ken Watanabe.

[@eromero1118]

I remember hearing some veterans stepping out during the film because it was too real they said all that was missing was the smell of sulphur and death…all those young men were heroes all of them.

[@duanelavely5481]

Marine sniper Carlos "White Feather" Hathcock became famous for killing another sniper in Vietnam by shooting thru the enemy's scope. Gunnery Sargent Hathcock had 93 confirmed kills out of an estimated 300+. The enemy sniper "Cobra" was hunting Hathcock for the $30,000 USD bounty the Viet Cong had placed on Hathcock's head. He waited in cover in the jungle for "Cobra" & when he saw a glint of light he fired at it. His shot hit the frt. lens of the enemy's scope, travel up the scope, & into Cobra's eye. "White Feather" was the nickname given to him by the Viet Cong because of the white feather he wore in his bush hat.

[@dnllrnt]

I was going into my freshman year in high school and was able to attend the grand opening of the National D-Day Museum (later named National World War 2) museum in New Orleans. Our JROTC unit was invited with other schools in the state and man...Core memory is an understatement. Spielberg, Hanks, damn near half the cast of Saving Private Ryan was there I want to say that was when they had announced the release date of Band of Brothers. We met so many veterans of that time and the stories those men and women shared was a special moment. Whenever I'm in the area, I make an effort to visit and see the new attractions and talk to any veterans in the front lobby. It's an overwhelming but important experience, I highly recommend making the visit!

[@christophergreen6595]

Your gaps in historical and technical history drive me mad, but you've clearly learned a lot more about film technology and techniques than I ever did. I enjoy your watches :)

[@terrygracy8345]

Sound design is AMAZING. I’m so happy when people point that out. It’s nuts

[@Bigfoottracker89]

My great great uncle was a medic. My Greatgrandma had 7 brothers in ww2, one died at batyle of buldge from a tank. My Great grandpa was a parachute rigger in south pasific i was partially raised by em they were so unique and awesome

[@Scarlet-RogueSports]

You guys are the absolute best at doing this. I'm old enough to remember Spielberg giving previews to veterans of D-Day. The veterans were astonished at the accuracy of Saving Private Ryan, and were simultaneously overcome with emotion and gratitude for capturing its essence. The details are astonishing...and what makes Spielberg the G.O.A.T.

[@rosemariebristol9712]

What's really gut-wrenching is the reality that this movie only represented ONE of the FIVE landing at Normandy. This was a depiction of Utah, not all five beaches were the Normandy landings took place over concurrently. There was also Omaha, Juno, Sword, and Gold. The movie obviously was filmed from the Amerucan perspective, but the Allies' total commitment was something like 50 miles of beach spread out over 5 total landings. Sobering shit, indeed.

[@-KALEBONRAGE-]

the guy who lost his arm in the beach scene is terryfying, just the way he picks up his arm and takes it as if he could do something with it.

[@Reesicup]

44:10 Matt Damon improvised this whole monologue/story on the spot. It was so good they kept it in the film.

[@3monthbender]

"So many people." And that's just the ones buried -here-, in that cemetery; not counting the ones in every other state, or those abroad.

[@rogu3rooster]

The end town was built up in a field not far from where I used to live near Hatfield in the UK. While they were filming it genuinely sounded like a war zone with gunfire and explosions going off. I distinctly remember one explosion that was so big the ground shook and a rather large branch fell from a tree in our back garden.

[@Smudgie33]

Makes you understand why a lot of solders never spoke about what they experienced. It’s unimaginable ❤

[@davemartin8501]

The Omaha Beach scene was actually filmed down the road here in Wexford Ireland.. There's a local pub that has photos of all the stars of the film that stayed locally. Probably the best WW2 film. Incredible work from Spielberg

[@seannovack3834]

"Earn this!" That message goes out to every person who watches this film. My Grandfather was among the second wave on that beach and saw the carnage while he had to fight to advance. My father was a LRRP team leader in Vietnam. We didn't let my grandfather see this

[@brentfugett2700]

My first day working for the VA over 25 years ago they took us to the director's conference room and showed us a shortened version of the Normandy landing scene (the beginning). Then the lights came up, and the hospital director, Mr Pennington walked in and began, "These are the people we serve...". And that began my career serving the US veteran. In those years it's never stopped being an honor and privilege to serve.