I am considering watching Saving Private Ryan with my twins tomorrow to give them an appreciation of what their great grandparents went through to defend the freedom that we enjoy today. They will be 12 on Thursday, I would appreciate opinions if that is a good age to show that movie to them. I decided against it last year, but I feel that they are mature enough to handle it now.
I would go with "The Longest Day" myself, with 12 year olds. It would give them a better historical perception.
Yep, my son was about 8 when we watched it together. He always liked army movies and I thought it would be a good wake-up call for him while still young. I'll never forget his comment, made from the heart and in total innocence. "This makes me want to cry."
Yes it does, son. Yes it does.
I'd look at Band of Brothers, instead. Involves real people that were really there, not just a good story. 'Ryan' is a good 2nd choice, though.
I saw the series and read the book. The movie followed the book fairly closely - for a change.