Gisselle Castro
History 1700 MWF 8:00-9:0 a.m.
FILM REVIEW
On a sunny beautiful evening, we see an elderly man who sets foot on a military cemetery where he has a
flashback of June 6, 1944 in the dog green sector of Omaha Beach. A bloody battle unfolds between the Americans and the Germans, with John C. Miller (Tom Hanks) as one of the U.S Captains. In another scene, General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, receives the files of 3 out of 4 brothers that died in the battle. The mother of the Veterans Mrs. Ryan is visited by some of the staff to tell her that her sons served with honor, and that General George Marshall has filed a request to go and search for her only son remaining in Normandy. Three Days later, Captain Miller receives word from the staff that he must find the 4th brother and send him home immediately not knowing if he is dead or alive. Captain Miller obeys orders by gathering a small troop of soldiers and preparing for their journey to find Private Ryan.
The movie does a great job depicting the horrendous events that took place in the battle of Normandy. The breathtaking use of special effects, graphics and wartime action make you feel as if you were fighting along with the soldiers. These scenes include severe injuries such as open wounds, broken arms and legs. Loosing fellow soldiers was an everyday reality, soldiers saved their fellow fighters by asking them to be left alone to die. The film makes the viewer reflect on the sacrifice that was made by thousands of American Veterans.
The D-Day invasion is accurate, all of the landing aircrafts were modeled after the real life aircrafts used during the battle, along with two of the actual boats from D-Day that were used in the film. The costumes and scenes were almost exactly the same as what they would wear, especially the 101st Airborne uniform and patch. The difference that there is was the unbuckled helmet. This would never happen during war because it is a hazard and would raise the risk of injuries.
Speilberg, the Director wanted to make this film as accurate as possible. The equipment worn by the actors of Saving Private Ryan are authentic, the director wanted them to feel the weight of weapons, bags, and combat rangers so their movements are as faithful as possible as those 1944 soldiers.
However some of the historical events and locations, weren’t as accurate. Such as the final battle in the city of Rommelle which was not the actual site of battle. Rommel was field commander during World War 2. However there was a lot of famous bridges throughout France that the Allies tried to defend. Although the styles of the city, costumes, and weapons were very accurate. The places where the movie was filmed was mainly in Ireland and England, the scenery was very beautiful, and green although it wouldn’t compare to the battle ground of the France were the battle took place.
The relationship there is between the film and what I’m learning in class is the following, it is the built up to war and the things that cause war. Although World War II is much different then wars we have learned in class, in both scenarios there is desire to gain power and money. This has always been a cycle in the History of war. One of the wars that we have discussed in class is the French and Indian War, it was a battle between Britain and France. The prize was to win what was most of North America. In World War 2 there is ambition to gain power and land. In the movie it states clearly that their only objective is to win the war.
“For every man I have killed the farther away from home I feel.” Were wise words spoken by Captain John H. Miller. That is the reality of war. “This was the journey it was to save Private Ryan it might have been the only descent thing we would every do here, and that is something I want to go home and tell my wife too.”
Citations
"D-Day - Normandy Landing - June 6, 1944 - Battle of Normandy." D-Day - Normandy Landing - June 6, 1944 - Battle of Normandy. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2015. www.dday-overlord.com
"Saving Private Ryan." Historical Accuracy of WWII Films. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2015.http://worldwariifilms.weebly.com/saving-private-ryan.html
History 1700 MWF 8:00-9:0 a.m.
FILM REVIEW
On a sunny beautiful evening, we see an elderly man who sets foot on a military cemetery where he has a
flashback of June 6, 1944 in the dog green sector of Omaha Beach. A bloody battle unfolds between the Americans and the Germans, with John C. Miller (Tom Hanks) as one of the U.S Captains. In another scene, General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, receives the files of 3 out of 4 brothers that died in the battle. The mother of the Veterans Mrs. Ryan is visited by some of the staff to tell her that her sons served with honor, and that General George Marshall has filed a request to go and search for her only son remaining in Normandy. Three Days later, Captain Miller receives word from the staff that he must find the 4th brother and send him home immediately not knowing if he is dead or alive. Captain Miller obeys orders by gathering a small troop of soldiers and preparing for their journey to find Private Ryan.
The movie does a great job depicting the horrendous events that took place in the battle of Normandy. The breathtaking use of special effects, graphics and wartime action make you feel as if you were fighting along with the soldiers. These scenes include severe injuries such as open wounds, broken arms and legs. Loosing fellow soldiers was an everyday reality, soldiers saved their fellow fighters by asking them to be left alone to die. The film makes the viewer reflect on the sacrifice that was made by thousands of American Veterans.
The D-Day invasion is accurate, all of the landing aircrafts were modeled after the real life aircrafts used during the battle, along with two of the actual boats from D-Day that were used in the film. The costumes and scenes were almost exactly the same as what they would wear, especially the 101st Airborne uniform and patch. The difference that there is was the unbuckled helmet. This would never happen during war because it is a hazard and would raise the risk of injuries.
Speilberg, the Director wanted to make this film as accurate as possible. The equipment worn by the actors of Saving Private Ryan are authentic, the director wanted them to feel the weight of weapons, bags, and combat rangers so their movements are as faithful as possible as those 1944 soldiers.
However some of the historical events and locations, weren’t as accurate. Such as the final battle in the city of Rommelle which was not the actual site of battle. Rommel was field commander during World War 2. However there was a lot of famous bridges throughout France that the Allies tried to defend. Although the styles of the city, costumes, and weapons were very accurate. The places where the movie was filmed was mainly in Ireland and England, the scenery was very beautiful, and green although it wouldn’t compare to the battle ground of the France were the battle took place.
The relationship there is between the film and what I’m learning in class is the following, it is the built up to war and the things that cause war. Although World War II is much different then wars we have learned in class, in both scenarios there is desire to gain power and money. This has always been a cycle in the History of war. One of the wars that we have discussed in class is the French and Indian War, it was a battle between Britain and France. The prize was to win what was most of North America. In World War 2 there is ambition to gain power and land. In the movie it states clearly that their only objective is to win the war.
“For every man I have killed the farther away from home I feel.” Were wise words spoken by Captain John H. Miller. That is the reality of war. “This was the journey it was to save Private Ryan it might have been the only descent thing we would every do here, and that is something I want to go home and tell my wife too.”
Citations
"D-Day - Normandy Landing - June 6, 1944 - Battle of Normandy." D-Day - Normandy Landing - June 6, 1944 - Battle of Normandy. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2015. www.dday-overlord.com
"Saving Private Ryan." Historical Accuracy of WWII Films. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2015.http://worldwariifilms.weebly.com/saving-private-ryan.html