Saving Private Ryan Historical Accuracy

The film “Saving Private Ryan” is widely considered to be of Steven Spielberg’s best work. Set in World War 2 the film tells the tale of Captain John Miller whom is given the responsibility to find Private James Ryan, whom is missing in action and his three brothers have been killed in combat. The story follows Captain James Miller’s journey through war torn France. Many film experts have said that this movie is one of the most realistic war movies of all time. World War 2 veterans as well have expressed hesitation in watching this film not because its bad, but instead because of how realistic it is. On June 6, 1944, American, British, and Canadian troops landed on the 50 mile stretch of Normandy’s coast which was heavily fortified by German forces. The films 20 minute …show more content…
Spielberg in response to critics saying he produced a movie far to graphic for the average viewer said in an interview, "I wasn't going to add my film to a long list of pictures that make World War II the glamorous war, the romantic war” (Vercammen, Spielberg Aims to Tell Truth about War in 'Saving Private Ryan). He wanted to show how terrible and devastating World War II really was. Part of this is why the movie was rated NC-17 rather than …show more content…
It can set the scene and change the mood of a movie. In “Saving Private Ryan” the constant sounds heard throughout the movie include gunshots and bombs. When dialogue is not present during the war scenes the viewer knows what is happening through the visualization of sound. In the opening scene when the camera takes the viewer underwater the screen goes mute. This is down intentionally to make it feel like what it was for the soldier in that situation. The striping of sound adds aniouxness and paranoia. In a scene where Captain Miller is hit with the shock wave from a grenade the sound of a ring is present. The realistic effects of gunshots and the arrangement of sounds create a cinematic experience like no