We follow Captain John Miller and his squad as they land on the D-Day beaches and fight their way off the bloody beach. Then from the top brass, Captain Miller and his survivors get orders to search for and rescue one loan private who is somewhere behind enemy lines, because he is the last male in his family, as all his brothers have been killed in the line of duty.

With this film, Director Steven Spielberg inspires a strong sense of patriotism in one of the best war movies ever, which also educates ignorant-of-their-past generations of Americans of what their grandparents went through. It acknowledges and thanks the older men for their service and courage.

This film is a must for the open-minded and warm-hearted American viewer. After each viewing of this "the greatest war movie ever made" the audience feels a strong sense of patriotism, pride in America. Special thanks go to all WW2 vets.

Once again Tom Hanks gives an unforgettable performance, as Captain John H. Miller.

The entire supporting class is top notch; including Matt Damon who plays the young Private Ryan.

Fans of the 1960's television series "Combat" will enjoy this classic war movie. Favorite scenes include: the brutally realistic D-Day battle sequence (which makes you feel like you are there) and the battle to save the little bridge.

Robert Rodat gets credit for a powerful script for this fictional historical drama. Composer John Williams gets kudos for a wonderful score.

Rated R (for realistic violence - not recommended for children or pre-teens, or some people who have experienced D- Day, or even battle itself. Some soldiers have suffered from flashbacks to their own experience, after watching the battle scenes.)