[Steve_Seattle]

"People just don't really think about what actually happens in war. It's really bad stuff - and sometimes quite necessary."

That's why I thought "Saving Private Ryan" was so much better than older movies like "The Longest Day." In TLD, you had a wisecracking Robert Mitchum with his cigar, and cocky John Wayne - invulnerable - and Red Buttons for comic relief. It all seemed pretty safe. But in SPR, you saw people with their guts falling out, throwing up, men on fire, and guys with bullets going through their helmets as soon as the landing craft ramp opened. You saw how utterly horrible it was.

[dfwgator]

True, I appreciate both movies for what they try to do. The Longest Day gives a good historical recap of D-Day from different perspectives, but lacks the realism in the combat scenes.

[Uddercha0s]

and another I rank right there with it is Band of Brothers. I watched it fr the third time this weekend and I am still in awe of what our soldiers do. Bless them.

[pissant]

I'll take the Longest Day over Private Ryan anytime. ;o)

[Hoodat]

Enemy at the Gates was good as well. It accurately portrayed many aspects of the Battle of Stalingrad including the incessant aerial bombing early in the battle as well as the Soviet tactic of shooting retreating Russian soldiers.