I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out. I was a young man in my 20s.. wasn't at all prepared for the depth of this movie. The final scene, where James asks his wife to tell him that he's led a good life, that he's a good man.. asking himself if he lived up to the promise Captain Miller told him to live up to.. never before or since have I experienced anything on this level of profoundness in any movie. There was not one dry eye in that theater when the movie ended. I sat in my car for awhile before going home, thinking and contemplating my own life. I was very deeply moved and shaken to my core. I still get that feeling whenever I see this movie
I remember all these people that were crying in the movie theater and I wasn’t at all. But, when the lights came on, there was an older man with his WW2 veteran hat on, he had tears running down his face and was visibly very upset, I lost my shit. I’m not a person that cry’s very often. But, I can’t take an old man crying.
@@abjectt5440 Yes.......except for the sobs. A lot of people sat through the credits for that one and it wasn't because they were interested in seeing who did the sound mixing.
Still blows my mind that there are people who haven't seen this movie. Its such a must see movie. I spoke to an old veteran about this movie and he said its the most accurate portrayal of what happened, but it was much worse in real life.
Wanted to add, that the director worked with veterans throughout the movie. From what I understand, there were many scenes (including the first one) that were actually more grotesque and bloody. The veterans watching these initial screenings said it was too realistic and had the director cut it down. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, of course. Either way since hearing that tidbit of information however many years ago, I've been curious to know what the original scenes looked like.
I have to tell you, young lady....Your countrymen, the Soviets, fought just as hard in defense of Moscow & Leningrad as we did on that beach in Normandy, France. The Soviets were our allies. They sustained far more casualties than any other country in the world. They deserve our gratitude as well. :) ❤
The war against Germany would have been lost without the Russians. Your people freed my forefather and technically gave my bloodline a better life in America.
Don't forget stalingrad. It's the deadliest battle that ever took place in history. Sadly, 2 million deaths occurred in 6 months. It was tragic, but helped turned the tides in Russias favor. Love from America 🇺🇸
@@athersyed7434 Here here...Lets pray we all never forget our alliance back then...most especially our politicians. Russian people and American people were never at arms against each other. Our governments were. I've been to the Soviet Union in 1990, and again in 1993. The people were never against us...and I told them we were never against them. The same holds true today. My Russian brothers I met are still my closest friends. One from Ukraine, especially. I worry about his family there because of what's happening now. I pray our God above this does not lead to outright war. 😔
This movie is a testament to ALL the men who fought to make the world a better place, defend their homes and especially to the fathers, brothers, sons and dear friends who didn't make it back. For all the joys and troubles, they made this world what it is today and their sacrifice must NEVER be forgotten!
I am a combat veteran . You can not possibly know the good you have just done. Thank you for this and anyone can see you have a good and pure heart. God bless you
Sadly I have to tell you that most the cast were satanic pedophiles and canabls hanks was the worst...they have now been exicutded for there crimes but you still see clones and chi and look alikes
Yes because we get to know them as a human more than just a random person. But all those random people KIA throughout the war have families and people who care about them. Goes to show you how gruesome war is
One part that is sad that people dont realize is at the end when he is looking at the cross and his wife comes up and reads " Captain Miller" on the cross she then looks at him confused because she has no idea who Captain Miller is . WHY we ask? This confirms that he NEVER told any of this amazing story to his family or even his wife. For years he has kept this part of his life personal and until that moment didnt share any of it . Why its sad is that a lot of ww2 vets with heroic and inspiring stories went untold because of their ptsd or unwillingness to grieve properly and share the amazing ordeal they went though. We both young and old NEED to hear all the stories of the brave men and women who fought so that we not only can appreciate their sacrifice, but never forget what they did. So there are not many left but if you have a grandparent , uncle, dad, mom, anyone in your family that was a ww2 vet sit down with them and talk before its to late. Let them know they have your support and you want to hear their story so it can be appreciated and told for generations to come . :-)
Very well said. My father, like most men of that era, were taught that it was a sign of weakness to grieve, or show "soft" emotions. In his later years,he did open up more to me in particular as I was with him more than my siblings. Late in life, he found some peace, bt like so many others, was never really the same man when he came back from the So.Pacific, in his case.
My dad served during WWII (although he saw no combat) and passed away in July of 2021 at the age of 99. So there are definitely very few veterans from that war left. If I calculated correctly there would be none younger than about 94 1/2 years old. And that would have been if they served in the very last days of the war.
They spent more money on that first scene than they did on the entire rest of the movie. They really wanted to portray just how horrific the landing on Omaha Beach was. World War II Veterans that were there on Omaha Beach on D Day and went to see this movie when it came out, had to leave the theaters because of that scene, according to them, that is the most accurate portrayal of what happened on Omaha Beach, it was exactly like that and it lasted for hours before they finally got off the beach. 2400 American soldiers, most of them in their early 20s, died on that beach.
When I saw this movie in the theater, they stopped the movie during the Omaha Beach scene as an elderly man had to be treated by paramedics, nobody as far as I could tell felt disturbed by the interruption but rather silently acknowledged it was overwhelming for the man.
Your reaction was so touching and honest! Spielberg is s master snd took us through the human emotional scale one step at a time!! The idea that you cried at each point that he wanted you to shows what a open and sweet person you are! Thanks for your ti.e!!🥰🥰👍
That "Earn this" to Ryan, not was for him, was for all of us. All the people that now has the chance to live in a free world thanks to the sacrifices of American, British, Russian, (and a big etc.) soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice in the battlefield.
You are a precious woman. In my eyes I see a woman who cries during this movie has a big heart full of love and caring for those close to her. May God bless you.
I feel like a lot of people forget that during WWII, American soldiers fought in North Africa, Italy, Burma, the Philippines, China, and the Pacific as well as Western Europe. Lots of people think the US didn't do anything until they invaded France in 1944, but that's simply not true
I saw this film in 1998 in theaters with my father. At the time I was on leave from the Navy and my father was a Vietnam veteran. This film holds a special place in my heart and I watch it every Memorial Day. Btw, KIA stands for Killed In Action. Thanks for sharing.💯
7:24 Those two Wehrmact soldiers who were surrendering, and they tried to say something but the Americans didn't understand them and opened fire on them. You may think they were ordinary German soldiers, but in actuality, they were saying, "Please! Don't shoot us! We're not German! We're Czech! We didn't kill anybody!" That gives us a clear recognition that the Nazis had conquered a bunch of countries like Poland, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Yugoslavia, Greece, and others. Not only that, it gives us recognition that most people from those conquered countries were *forced* by the Nazis to join the Nazi army or they would be severly punished and sent to death or concentration camps. So sad. :(
That's a fact most people either never consider or were never taught.. One thing worse than collateral damage is being am forced conscript fighting for an army you despise, to save your family's lives back home.
Don't forget how Mellish cries after being handed a hitler youth knife. That scene goes over like 99% of people's heads. he's not crying cuz of war. He's crying b/c they literally just mowed down a bunch of teenagers. Hitler YOUTH.
Not only that, but a Korean man named Yang Kyoungjong was conscripted into the Japanese Army [Korea being under Japanese rule in 1938] and forced to fight the Chinese in Manchuria but a year later, was fighting the Russians at Khalkhin Gol in Mongolia but captured and put in a Soviet labor camp only to be conscripted into the Russian Army and fight the Germans in Kharkov, Ukraine where again, he was captured, conscripted into the German Army and fought the Americans at Cherbourg in Normandy on D-Day and yep, captured by the Americans and sent to a POW camp in the US where he was ultimately released, became an American citizen and died in 1992 in Illinois. He's known to be the only man to have been conscripted and fought on all sides of WWII and I have no idea why there hasn't been a movie made about him.
@@patrickstracener5329 there is a movie about a Korean who fought in the Japanese Imperial Army, Red Army, and the Wehrmacht. I just don’t remember the name of the Movie.
Man this movie is such a tear-jerker. I must have seen this movie a hundred times and every time that poor woman falls to the porch when those men pull up to tell her her sons have been killed, fuck, gets me every time. Love love love that you're reacting to movies now! I might just have to become a patreon supporter afterall. You being Russian and all, you really ought to check out Enemy at the Gates. It's about one of Russia's greatest snipers during the Battle of Stalingrad. Excellent movie! Can't recommend it enough.
@@RussianReactionReviews The movie is based on 4 actual brothers, the Niland brothers. I am not sure why Spielberg changed the name to Ryan. Perhaps he didn't have the licensing, out of respect because the rescue mission is all fictional or just to make the name more marketable. Eitherway, the one brother who was shot down over Burma was listed as KIA (killed in action). However, he survived in the jungle for awhile before being captured by the Japanese Army. He survived the rest of the war in a Japanese POW camp. No small feat. Over a year after his mother was told he had been killed he walled back into her house. That which had been lost, has been found. Least we forget.
I have the same emotions you had watching this as an American, For the Russian forces fighting the Nazis. Everytime I see Russian troops fighting for their homeland against the Nazis It brings tears to my eyes as well.
@@martinsv9183 the SS and the real hard liners I have no respect for. I do have a modicum of respect for the Wehrmacht as Soldiers but they were still taking over countries and killing innocent people. The Russians fought to defend themselves from the Nazi invasion.
" Tell me I'm a good man " Begging his wife to tell him he's a good man. Needs so desperately to hear it. To relieve some of the massive burden of guilt he's carried for decades. That line hits hard.
This is based on a true story, and the soldiers involved were the Niland brothers. Thank you for such a beautiful and moving reaction to this film. It might seem strange but I always knew that I was cared for in the US military. There is a US military saying: "No soldier left behind." May I suggest a reaction for you? "The Rescue of Jessica Buchanan." Jessica was kidnapped by armed bandits in Africa. The President ordered the US Navy Seals rescue her. They did... the story is fantastic.
I went and saw that opening weekend, and it broke me seeing 70-80 year old men walking out of the movie theaters in absolute tears. Band of Brothers is a 10 hour series, is also considered one of the best US-centric WWII movies (I also have watched Battle for Sevastopol, about Lyudmila "Lady Death" Pavlichenko, and that was pretty decent too (although thats the only RU based WWII movie Ive seen)
At the time there were 48 stars on the American flag . 50 now. This story was based on a true story, changing names of course. War is hell no doubt. Thanks for your reaction to it
My great-grandfather (Lieutenant/Captain) Robert Buchanan Henderson 😭🕯❤ he served in the 103rd Bomb Squadron RAF as a Mechanic engineer and fighter pilot during World War II My great grandfather served honorabily during the war. After the war he recived 5 different war medals from King George the 6th of great brittain for his service during WW2. I was told by my grandmother that my great grandfather flew over the battle of Dunkirk and D-day over Normandie as air-support. My great grandfather flew an air plane of the type: supermarine Spitfire. I never knew him because he passed away from old age 5 years before I was born and yet all the heroic military stories about him have come alive for me and touched me very deeply😭😭❤❤ Never thought I could actually love a man/a greatgrandfather I never knew and still be so emotionally touched by him and griefe so deeply over him😭❤ to me, my great grandfather will always be a true hero and a man i have deeply respect for❤ REST IN PEACE LIUTENANT/CAPTAIN ROBERT BUCHANAN HENDERSON ❤🕯🌹 I LOVE YOU ALWAYS
Totally agree! The normandy landings and the fight in western europe was tremendous. However, taking account the size of the front and the number of men involved from the eastern front, it was 10 times bigger. By comparison, the fighting in the west was just skirmishes. Of course respect from all the British, Americans and other Western allies who died there.
yes the Eastern front was massive compared to the Western front, but then they were two different situations, if Western countries had been invaded like Russia was, perhaps they’d have sacrificed as many lives but as the object of war is to kill the enemy while you survive they did a pretty good job without such losses, try to remember there were many fronts and theatre’s in the west, and many amphibious invasions, everything had to be loaded onto ships and hauled to the battlefield, nevertheless, Russia’s awesome sacrifice is deeply moving and we in the west have great respect for the titanic efforts and enduring stoic bravery of the Soviet people during that war, they suffered terribly yet won the day and humbled their enemies in the end. Bravo!
Irina...Thank you,Thank you,Thank you. I know your home country is Russia and that is where your heart lies,but I want to thank you for respecting and honouring our country and it's soldiers.This means alot to our people.Your tears were heartfelt and real.You now have an adopted country in which you are welcomed and loved.Again,thank you..!
I went and saw this movie in the theatres with my dad when I was young. We were blown away by how real the movie was. It was way ahead of it's time for sure. You're reactions are so great, they are heart felt and you're gorgeous to boot. Subbed.
As a US Citizen and Combat Vet who immigrated to the US from Hungary, this film is the best depiction of the frantic tempo of close combat. I was in the US 3 years when I was drafted and sent to Vietnam, still learning English. Luckily most of 1/9 Marines was from Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana so they taught me perfect English. Served me well in a 34 yr career from Marine Infantry Private to a US Army Intelligence Colonel retired. I'd like to see Soviet Red Army Vets reactions to this and other American/Western films. And I'd like to see American Vets of different eras react to the many epic Soviet/Russian War films.
Two more excellent Tom Hanks movies to suggest, "Apollo 13" (1995) based on historical events, and "The Green Mile" (1999) a Stephen King story. Given how you reacted to this movie and Forrest Gump, I'm sure you'll like these two. ✌️😎
I've watched this movie probably 5 maybe even 6 times. And it makes me emotional EVERY SINGLE TIME that I watch it! This movie is one of the very few that has ever made me cry. Absolutely incredible film!
Your reaction to this movie was appropriate. Some people chat their way through this as if it's just some action movie. It is solemn, and sobering, and humbling that others had to give so much for the freedoms too many take for granted today. Younger generations don't even know some of these men still live. It wasn't that long ago.
That is what happened to my family. My great grandmother had 5 boys and one girl. 3 of them never returned home again. One died in the Normandy, one did in Stalingrad and one died in Verdun. All around 1944 and 1945 during the scond world war. They were 17, 19 and 23. At the end the nazis threw everyone in they had. Even young teenagers. That was too much for my great grandmother. She died around 5 years after the war. Mothers are special. They have a special bond with their kids. That's why this movie even brought me to tears.
Not to take anything away from the incredible bravery and sacrifice involved in this historical beach landing, but I don't think most of my fellow Americans appreciate how much the Russians sacrificed in WWII. The numbers are simply staggering compared to anyone else involved in the conflict.
Please consider watching and reacting to "Band of Brothers." It won dozens of awards and is considered by many as the best mini-series ever produced. You won't be sorry.
Your reaction is so touching, young lady - it is appreciated by all of us, I believe. My own father was in the So.Pacific (a medical technician), so I would like to see you react to HACKSAW RIDGE at some point.This 2016 film deals with Desmond Doss, a Med-tech who didn't carry weapons, at the battle of Okinawa ( he was what is called here a conscientious objector, but wanted to serve regardless). The Pacific portion of the war seems to be overshadowed most of the time by the European theater of (the) war. It is just as graphic, and realistic as ...Ryan. My uncles did serve in Europe, though; they all came home alive, and struggled with PTSD the rest of their lives. Thank you for your channel.
Another great reaction video. You need to do a comedy after this one. 🙂 *This film was based on a true life event, where a mother of four sons fighting at war, was presented with four death telegrams, and four folded American flags.
My grandfather was an American combat veteran during WW2. I remember when I was young he owned a copy of this movie but, anytime he would watch this he only ever watched it by himself. Never with the rest of the family in the room as if he never wanted his family to know anything of the horrors he witnessed in the war. I think he disliked war more than anyone else I’ve known.
Thank you for your wonderful reactions. Happy Veterans Day.(A few days past here) As an American, I would also like to thank the Service of the Brave Men and Women Soldiers of the Red Army as well, our Allies in this War.
I am 63 now. At the theater, I cried when I watched the opening scene of the beach landing when everyone was getting shot up. The guys standing at the front when the doors opened just got ripped to shreds. I did not just weep, I cried.
Even with years of planning and preparation D-Day was a risky battle and had it gone wrong, a far more bloodier battle. Coming from Russia, a war film you should also watch is Enemy at the Gates (2001) about the Battle of Stalingrad (now called Volgograd), the largest and bloodiest in all of history. Where even young Soviet teens had to fight or die.
@@RussianReactionReviews Stalin would not let the civilians leave the city of Stalingrad, in hopes the soldiers would fight harder... Millions died from starvation and disease...
Omaha beach was a total blood bath because of poor planning and execution, for starters, planes dropped 13,000 bombs in order to make it easier to storm the beach but the planes missed all of the targets, the tanks needed for support never made it to the beach since they sank in minutes and were never tested properly in such deep seas and many soldiers were dropped off miles away from the beach half drowned and sick, the ones that did make it like in the beginning of this movie were completely out numbered and had little chance. Even Tom Hanks character mentions were right where were supposed to be but nobody else is. All the planning went out the window in seconds. Juno beach went a bit smoother and they took less casualties.
@@RussianReactionReviews Очевидно что раз народ просит это даст просмотров но сам фильм конечно ещё тот мусор. Видимо авторы решили не отсавать и запихнуть в свой фильм сцену подобную пляжу Омаха и они постарались её придумать
This is the most accurate and best war film on the subject. My father fought as a Hungarian in World War II and said there is no film that can depict the horror and brutality, but this film by Spielberg comes very close. I cry every time I see the movie and can't believe what people can do to each other. Thanks for sharing your feelings and reaction.
To be honest as an American, when I look at statistics of deaths during ww2 by country, it was more a war between Russia and Germany than it was a world war in the amount of lives sacrificed, but when it come to politics, everyone was involved. but as a American with Polish ancestry i find that the beginning of the war was an atrocious and horrible decision by both sides and karma was rightly paid in full to both USSR and Germany for what the governments did to Poland and everyone else Germany personally persecuted because of the joint decision both USSR and Germany made to invade Poland. Life came full circle and both rabid dogs gnawed at each others bones until each were but dust. left only by the grace of god were the righteous and the conscientious to re-claim civilization.
Excellent reaction video😔 thank you, my great grandfather said movies can never capture the sound or the smell of real battle. Some people seem to think there's a competition between allies as to who suffered more, the reality is all suffered, may we never reach level of butchery again. Thank you again, love from the States ❤️
Hell girl what a movie to watch. Even troops who took part in it left the theater, because they said it was too real for them. Good react. To think it's not the troops who want the war, but the countries leaders, yet it's the troops who pay the price. Stay well and keep safe.
My grandfather was in WWII. He was in the 101st and jumped at Normandy and fought the rest of the through the war. He lost 3 brothers in WWII and 2 more in Korea. He was 1 of 18 kids though. So, he didn't have this issue.
The D-Day scene of this movie in the opening was depicted with so much accuracy to the actual American Normandy Landings at Omaha Beach, that the United States Department of Veteran affairs set up a hotline for D-Day Veterans to cope with the horrific scenes
They didn't die "for him", they died to protect that bridge which was essential in taking Germany. But they did die in that specific spot because they were sent on that mission. Captain Miller isn't only telling Ryan to "earn this", but every American, as well.
Im 22 and i volunteer fight in Ukraine-Russia war. Its hard to be there and see how everyone around you is slaughtered. I have respect for everyone, no matter the nation. I hope that everyone understands that we need to love and support each other, and these unreal conflicts are getting us far from that! You have all my respect and appreciation you g lady!🌹
Arlington cemetary is a sad place to go to. Been there as my grandfather is buried there and we go to visit. That and the tomb of the unknown soldier. Brings tears to yah. Thank you for the video.
I heard a WW2 veteran (not at Normandy but somewhere else) went to see this and had to leave the theatre because it brought his war experience back to him to the degree he could smell diesel
That big long stick that they are pushing is a long bomb that they slide under the barbed wire and then detonate to blow a hole in the barbed wire so they can get past the barbed wire without getting cut by it.
The Captain at the end is speaking to ALL OF US… Earn this….EARN IT. The Allies, US, Brits, Poles, Canadians, French, Russians of that generation….are the only reason a Nazi Dark Age didn’t swamp the world. God bless every single one of them. Don’t apologize for your tears. They were indeed your age.
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East of the Memorial lies the Wall of the Missing, where are inscribed the names of 1,557 service members declared missing in action during Operation Overlord. 19 of these names bear a bronze rosette, meaning that their body was found and identified since the cemetery's dedication
Jimmie W. Monteith, Medal of Honor recipient Frank D. Peregory, Medal of Honor recipient Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of President Theodore Roosevelt, Medal of Honor recipient Quentin Roosevelt, son of President Theodore Roosevelt, aviator killed in action in World War I and reburied next to the grave of his brother, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Lesley J. McNair, U.S. Army general, one of the two highest-ranking Americans to be killed in action in World War II Two of the Niland brothers, Preston and Robert, whose story inspired Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan
Chernobyl - the HBO Mini Series If you haven't seen this it's another MUST SEE. Brilliantly shot, brilliant production and a true story as accurately made as possible. "What is the cost of lies?" A question not just for 1980s USSR but perhaps more than ever a question for USA today! How many died from lies about Covid19 or Vaccine or even the election results?
I'm not sure how many people know, but at 11:16 when he's saying "Well we are 35 dead, times 2 wounded. They just didn't want to give up those 88's." I remember as a kid I thought "Didn't they lose more than 35 men storming the beach?" I didn't realize that after securing the beach, Captain Miller was assigned to assault more German positions that had 8.8 cm flak cannons where they lost 35 men. That means they stormed the beach, then had to do MORE right after. THEN they were sent to save Ryan.
The sniper through the glass was actually done by Carlos Hathcock in Vietnam. The enemy nicknamed him white feather. Maybe the greatest soldier of all time was Roy Benevides. U can see his story, here. I met him once in early 90s, when I was stationed at Bragg.
I cried with you.... And I'd seen it before. So tragic so sad and so friggen unnecessary. You are beautiful, and not just on the outside. Thank you for a worthy reaction
I saw the title of First Time Reaction or something along those lines and said oh boy you’re in for a ride just with the beach scene alone. It’s intense & I could not fathom being on those beaches on that particular day
I'm an old guy and I keep losing my comments with my big fat fingers. I started watching reaction videos when I realized you are like grand children watching TV with me. I classify this group as "what happened next Grandpa", with so many questions. I love it. When I figured out how to comment things got more complicated. I've lost at least two comments on this movie alone. I've seen that you have several replies on the flag, one of which seems to think there are more states than most us. I know we want you to see "Enemy at the Gate" "Band of Brothers" and "Hacksaw Ridge". I didn't think l would like "HR" but damnit I did! My dad was a navy corpsman in the Pacific Campaign and I know how screwed up it made him. I wouldn't let him see this movie because the seven different times he lived it. He never talked about it but I researched and found out what he did. I told you in one of my lost texts that I get teary when Ryan breaks down in the cemetery, when mama Ryan gets her telegrams, and when Ryan asks his wife if he's a good man. I also told you I was proud of you for getting you way through thus. You make this dedushka proud. Keep the faith baby.
My dad had me when he was older. He fought the Japanese and a real hero. Shot through and through the spleen. Patched himself up on the battlefield and kept fighting until the battle was over. Said he wasn't going to lay there and be captured by the Japanese. He hated them for a very long time. Sniper also in green mile and once we were Soldiers but not Blackhawk Down, tho some people think so.
This movie should remind the newer generations how horrible War is and whyh we should avoid it by any means. These brave men died scared to death so that we all could be here today. I'll never forget what they all did. And I never will. We must make sure our children know
I’m old now. But when I was very young I’d sit at the table with men who survived this war. I’d listen to their stories. I’d watch them cry over those they lost in battle. My uncle was badly wounded in Korea and the later wounded in Vietnam. He was in the hospital for over a year recovering from those wounds. I watched him return to the states and quietly work on the farm. He never married. He never had a family. He lives alone at 90. Scarred inside and out. This movie makes me think of him and all those who suffered in war.
And this was just one part of ONE beach. There were five beach landings on D-Day. Americans had OMAHA and UTAH. British had GOLD and SWORD. We Canadians had JUNO. Each beach had different terrain (some had 110 foot high cliffs) and different sections were protected by various German and German-conscripted squads. Some Allied beaches had the luck of having DD Tanks (amphibious tanks) land and providing backup to the Allied infantry. Some beaches were less fortunate as some of these same tanks sunk to the bottom before reaching landfall.
I had 4 uncles fight in WW2. 1 was in the Pacific fighting the Japanese (At Okinawa). 1 in Italy fighting the Italians and 2 in France fighting the Germans (1 of which fought at Utah Beach). Amazingly all 4 of them made home without a scratch!
My father was a prisoner of war…He was shot down in a B17 in 1943…Im a veteran of the Vietnam war…My father was able to talk to me about his experiences after I returned home…He knew that I would understand…This movie moved me deeply…
The movie "Enemy at the Gates", starring Jude Law...a movie about the defense of Stalingrad in 1941-43, pretty well shows how gruesome and bloody some of that fighting was too. That movie came out after Saving Private Ryan, so Spielberg set the bar a LOT higher for war films, as many became so much more realistic and gruesome after Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998. Other examples would be the movies "Windtalkers", and "The Thin Red Line". Oh, and those metal contraptions sitting in the water before the beach are merely obstacles placed there to make such landings and invasions very difficult.
If I recall correctly this movie was one of the best representations of what happened on D-day. The intensity of the first scene I mean... it was so intense I remembered how jaw dropping it was from the day the movie came out to now..
When captain Miller says "Earn this" he is reffering to us, ALL OF US, not just americans. Our freedom and way of life as it is today is thanks to all the people who fought, bled and died in this horrible war, no matter the nation.
My grandpa was born in 1940. I don't know why he likes to watch movies, TV series and documentals about the Second World War; he always have had a quiet life. During the quarantine, I watched all his DVDs with him until we saw everyone of them. This was his favorite film.
I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out. I was a young man in my 20s.. wasn't at all prepared for the depth of this movie. The final scene, where James asks his wife to tell him that he's led a good life, that he's a good man.. asking himself if he lived up to the promise Captain Miller told him to live up to.. never before or since have I experienced anything on this level of profoundness in any movie. There was not one dry eye in that theater when the movie ended. I sat in my car for awhile before going home, thinking and contemplating my own life. I was very deeply moved and shaken to my core. I still get that feeling whenever I see this movie
I remember all these people that were crying in the movie theater and I wasn’t at all. But, when the lights came on, there was an older man with his WW2 veteran hat on, he had tears running down his face and was visibly very upset, I lost my shit. I’m not a person that cry’s very often. But, I can’t take an old man crying.
I’m crying reading and rehashing it all again
@@RussianReactionReviews happens to me every time. Especially the end
I remember the absolute silence at the end of the movie in a packed theatre.
@@abjectt5440 Yes.......except for the sobs. A lot of people sat through the credits for that one and it wasn't because they were interested in seeing who did the sound mixing.
Still blows my mind that there are people who haven't seen this movie. Its such a must see movie.
I spoke to an old veteran about this movie and he said its the most accurate portrayal of what happened, but it was much worse in real life.
Wow I can’t imagine
Wanted to add, that the director worked with veterans throughout the movie. From what I understand, there were many scenes (including the first one) that were actually more grotesque and bloody. The veterans watching these initial screenings said it was too realistic and had the director cut it down. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, of course. Either way since hearing that tidbit of information however many years ago, I've been curious to know what the original scenes looked like.
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The medics death gets me every single time. Incredible acting
The first time I watched this movie that was the part that really got to me. Made me realize, one day that could be me or one of my best friends.
The communications guy one sec there next second face gone.....
The actor’s name is Giovanni Ribisi, which I’m sure many people know by now. Phenomenal character actor.
@@XX2MediaSneaky Pete!
Medics priests and officers
I have to tell you, young lady....Your countrymen, the Soviets, fought just as hard in defense of Moscow & Leningrad as we did on that beach in Normandy, France. The Soviets were our allies. They sustained far more casualties than any other country in the world. They deserve our gratitude as well. :) ❤
The war against Germany would have been lost without the Russians. Your people freed my forefather and technically gave my bloodline a better life in America.
Don't forget stalingrad. It's the deadliest battle that ever took place in history. Sadly, 2 million deaths occurred in 6 months. It was tragic, but helped turned the tides in Russias favor. Love from America 🇺🇸
@@athersyed7434 Here here...Lets pray we all never forget our alliance back then...most especially our politicians. Russian people and American people were never at arms against each other. Our governments were. I've been to the Soviet Union in 1990, and again in 1993. The people were never against us...and I told them we were never against them. The same holds true today. My Russian brothers I met are still my closest friends. One from Ukraine, especially. I worry about his family there because of what's happening now. I pray our God above this does not lead to outright war. 😔
The Brits were fighting long before you two got involved. Show a bit of respect.🇬🇧
Patton wanted moscow
This movie is a testament to ALL the men who fought to make the world a better place, defend their homes and especially to the fathers, brothers, sons and dear friends who didn't make it back. For all the joys and troubles, they made this world what it is today and their sacrifice must NEVER be forgotten!
My heart brakes when they call for Mom
Same here that was tough
What grabs me is we have a young Russian girl .. who speaks English .. but .. mama . .pretty much means the same thing in both English and Russian
Same here😭
Yeah, its so sad to think about that the average age of a Private was 20. Most of these young guys still lived at their parents home.
My heart breaks when people who are moved by this vote for Joe biden
K.I.A - Killed in action, M.I.A - Missing in action, W.I.A - Wounded in Action. FUBAR "fucked up beyond all recognition" all military slangs.
Don’t forget SNAFU
There's also BOHICA!! Bend Over, Here It Comes Again!
@@carladams5891 that doesn’t sound German
Smoke em if you got em!!!!
This is one of the few movies that puts me and my dad in tears. Especially since my grandfather was a veteran.
Awe blessings to the family
I am a combat veteran . You can not possibly know the good you have just done. Thank you for this and anyone can see you have a good and pure heart. God bless you
Thank you for your service Chuck
Have seen this movie so many times but still get emotional every time.
Same, but mellish with the knife takes the emotional cake every time
Mellish’s death and Wade’s deaths have always stayed with me from this film.
Sadly I have to tell you that most the cast were satanic pedophiles and canabls hanks was the worst...they have now been exicutded for there crimes but you still see clones and chi and look alikes
Yes because we get to know them as a human more than just a random person. But all those random people KIA throughout the war have families and people who care about them. Goes to show you how gruesome war is
One part that is sad that people dont realize is at the end when he is looking at the cross and his wife comes up and reads " Captain Miller" on the cross she then looks at him confused because she has no idea who Captain Miller is . WHY we ask? This confirms that he NEVER told any of this amazing story to his family or even his wife. For years he has kept this part of his life personal and until that moment didnt share any of it . Why its sad is that a lot of ww2 vets with heroic and inspiring stories went untold because of their ptsd or unwillingness to grieve properly and share the amazing ordeal they went though. We both young and old NEED to hear all the stories of the brave men and women who fought so that we not only can appreciate their sacrifice, but never forget what they did. So there are not many left but if you have a grandparent , uncle, dad, mom, anyone in your family that was a ww2 vet sit down with them and talk before its to late. Let them know they have your support and you want to hear their story so it can be appreciated and told for generations to come . :-)
spot on
Well the movie is over 25 years old so I’m quite sure there is a whole generation of millennials who haven’t seen it yet.
Very well said. My father, like most men of that era, were taught that it was a sign of weakness to grieve, or show "soft" emotions. In his later years,he did open up more to me in particular as I was with him more than my siblings. Late in life, he found some peace, bt like so many others, was never really the same man when he came back from the So.Pacific, in his case.
@@starmnsixty1209 well done!
My dad served during WWII (although he saw no combat) and passed away in July of 2021 at the age of 99. So there are definitely very few veterans from that war left. If I calculated correctly there would be none younger than about 94 1/2 years old. And that would have been if they served in the very last days of the war.
They spent more money on that first scene than they did on the entire rest of the movie. They really wanted to portray just how horrific the landing on Omaha Beach was. World War II Veterans that were there on Omaha Beach on D Day and went to see this movie when it came out, had to leave the theaters because of that scene, according to them, that is the most accurate portrayal of what happened on Omaha Beach, it was exactly like that and it lasted for hours before they finally got off the beach. 2400 American soldiers, most of them in their early 20s, died on that beach.
Wow you can tell . The detail was insane..
When asked, D-Day Veterans Day that the only difference is you didn’t hear the wiz of bullets in the air. You heard them going into bodies.
They used actual amputees to depict those who lost a limb on the beach
They really wanted to give an extremely accurate depiction of how brutal the Omaha landing was
When I saw this movie in the theater, they stopped the movie during the Omaha Beach scene as an elderly man had to be treated by paramedics, nobody as far as I could tell felt disturbed by the interruption but rather silently acknowledged it was overwhelming for the man.
Your reaction was so touching and honest! Spielberg is s master snd took us through the human emotional scale one step at a time!! The idea that you cried at each point that he wanted you to shows what a open and sweet person you are! Thanks for your ti.e!!🥰🥰👍
Thank you so much. It was tough for me
@@RussianReactionReviews next Spielberg to see is probably the hardest to see and a movie everyone needs to see at least 1 time. Schindlers List.
That "Earn this" to Ryan, not was for him, was for all of us. All the people that now has the chance to live in a free world thanks to the sacrifices of American, British, Russian, (and a big etc.) soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice in the battlefield.
This reaction was really touching.
I’m a war veteran and cried with you at the same moments.
Thank you Michael ! Thank you for your service
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I think you’re wonderful.
Thank you for recognizing this movie. It means A LOT to guys like me.
You are a precious woman. In my eyes I see a woman who cries during this movie has a big heart full of love and caring for those close to her. May God bless you.
I feel like a lot of people forget that during WWII, American soldiers fought in North Africa, Italy, Burma, the Philippines, China, and the Pacific as well as Western Europe. Lots of people think the US didn't do anything until they invaded France in 1944, but that's simply not true
Europeans never EVER concede anything to the USA. They're far too arrogant to do so
Absolutely right! 7 of my uncles fought in WW II. All over the world.
I saw this film in 1998 in theaters with my father. At the time I was on leave from the Navy and my father was a Vietnam veteran. This film holds a special place in my heart and I watch it every Memorial Day. Btw, KIA stands for Killed In Action. Thanks for sharing.💯
7:24 Those two Wehrmact soldiers who were surrendering, and they tried to say something but the Americans didn't understand them and opened fire on them. You may think they were ordinary German soldiers, but in actuality, they were saying, "Please! Don't shoot us! We're not German! We're Czech! We didn't kill anybody!" That gives us a clear recognition that the Nazis had conquered a bunch of countries like Poland, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Yugoslavia, Greece, and others. Not only that, it gives us recognition that most people from those conquered countries were *forced* by the Nazis to join the Nazi army or they would be severly punished and sent to death or concentration camps. So sad. :(
That's a fact most people either never consider or were never taught.. One thing worse than collateral damage is being am forced conscript fighting for an army you despise, to save your family's lives back home.
There is only the Wehrmacht, and the SS. There is no „Nazi Army“.
Don't forget how Mellish cries after being handed a hitler youth knife. That scene goes over like 99% of people's heads.
he's not crying cuz of war. He's crying b/c they literally just mowed down a bunch of teenagers. Hitler YOUTH.
Not only that, but a Korean man named Yang Kyoungjong was conscripted into the Japanese Army [Korea being under Japanese rule in 1938] and forced to fight the Chinese in Manchuria but a year later, was fighting the Russians at Khalkhin Gol in Mongolia but captured and put in a Soviet labor camp only to be conscripted into the Russian Army and fight the Germans in Kharkov, Ukraine where again, he was captured, conscripted into the German Army and fought the Americans at Cherbourg in Normandy on D-Day and yep, captured by the Americans and sent to a POW camp in the US where he was ultimately released, became an American citizen and died in 1992 in Illinois.
He's known to be the only man to have been conscripted and fought on all sides of WWII and I have no idea why there hasn't been a movie made about him.
@@patrickstracener5329 there is a movie about a Korean who fought in the Japanese Imperial Army, Red Army, and the Wehrmacht. I just don’t remember the name of the Movie.
As a soldier who served for 18 years in the army and fought in 5 different wars I really relate to this movie.
Thank you for your service 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Man this movie is such a tear-jerker. I must have seen this movie a hundred times and every time that poor woman falls to the porch when those men pull up to tell her her sons have been killed, fuck, gets me every time.
Love love love that you're reacting to movies now! I might just have to become a patreon supporter afterall. You being Russian and all, you really ought to check out Enemy at the Gates. It's about one of Russia's greatest snipers during the Battle of Stalingrad. Excellent movie! Can't recommend it enough.
Awe thank you I plan on doing full movies on patreon. It was a tough movie , I see the enemy at the gates a lot today
20 years ago, I was in the same room as my mom when we got the call that my brother had been murdered, and that is exactly how she reacted.
Wow I’m so sorry 😞. I hope the killer was caught
@@RussianReactionReviews The movie is based on 4 actual brothers, the Niland brothers. I am not sure why Spielberg changed the name to Ryan. Perhaps he didn't have the licensing, out of respect because the rescue mission is all fictional or just to make the name more marketable.
Eitherway, the one brother who was shot down over Burma was listed as KIA (killed in action). However, he survived in the jungle for awhile before being captured by the Japanese Army. He survived the rest of the war in a Japanese POW camp. No small feat. Over a year after his mother was told he had been killed he walled back into her house.
That which had been lost, has been found.
Least we forget.
@@theoramcharan8536 may he rest in peace and you & your mom find peace
As a combat veteran myself. These 3 words. Blood , Sweat, Tears. Sums it all.
ty for your service
I really do enjoy watching you watch these movies. This one was a hard one to watch. When you cry, I want to hug you. 😊
I need those
I have the same emotions you had watching this as an American, For the Russian forces fighting the Nazis. Everytime I see Russian troops fighting for their homeland against the Nazis It brings tears to my eyes as well.
Same when I see Germans fighting for their homeland. And against the communists.
Awe thank you Morgan, I appreciate you watching with me
@@martinsv9183 the SS and the real hard liners I have no respect for. I do have a modicum of respect for the Wehrmacht as Soldiers but they were still taking over countries and killing innocent people. The Russians fought to defend themselves from the Nazi invasion.
@@RussianReactionReviews Of Course! Love your Videos ❤ Wish you all the best.
🥺thank you
" Tell me I'm a good man "
Begging his wife to tell him he's a good man. Needs so desperately to hear it. To relieve some of the massive burden of guilt he's carried for decades. That line hits hard.
You guys are breaking our angel’s heart here with your recommendations. Great video by the way.
Awe thank you
This is based on a true story, and the soldiers involved were the Niland brothers. Thank you for such a beautiful and moving reaction to this film. It might seem strange but I always knew that I was cared for in the US military. There is a US military saying: "No soldier left behind."
May I suggest a reaction for you? "The Rescue of Jessica Buchanan." Jessica was kidnapped by armed bandits in Africa. The President ordered the US Navy Seals rescue her. They did... the story is fantastic.
I went and saw that opening weekend, and it broke me seeing 70-80 year old men walking out of the movie theaters in absolute tears. Band of Brothers is a 10 hour series, is also considered one of the best US-centric WWII movies (I also have watched Battle for Sevastopol, about Lyudmila "Lady Death" Pavlichenko, and that was pretty decent too (although thats the only RU based WWII movie Ive seen)
*Thank you for bearing your Emotions for all to see, that is brave in itself*
Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch along with me
At the time there were 48 stars on the American flag . 50 now. This story was based on a true story, changing names of course. War is hell no doubt. Thanks for your reaction to it
My great-grandfather (Lieutenant/Captain) Robert Buchanan Henderson 😭🕯❤ he served in the 103rd Bomb Squadron RAF as a Mechanic engineer and fighter pilot during World War II
My great grandfather served honorabily during the war. After the war he recived 5 different war medals from King George the 6th of great brittain for his service during WW2.
I was told by my grandmother that my great grandfather flew over the battle of Dunkirk and D-day over Normandie as air-support.
My great grandfather flew an air plane of the type: supermarine Spitfire.
I never knew him because he passed away from old age 5 years before I was born and yet all the heroic military stories about him have come alive for me and touched me very deeply😭😭❤❤
Never thought I could actually love a man/a greatgrandfather I never knew and still be so emotionally touched by him and griefe so deeply over him😭❤
to me, my great grandfather will always be a true hero and a man i have deeply respect for❤
REST IN PEACE LIUTENANT/CAPTAIN ROBERT BUCHANAN HENDERSON
❤🕯🌹 I LOVE YOU ALWAYS
You need to react to how many Russians died protecting and trying to gain back Stalingrad from Germans
Yeah the eastern front was harsh, from top to bottom.
Totally agree! The normandy landings and the fight in western europe was tremendous. However, taking account the size of the front and the number of men involved from the eastern front, it was 10 times bigger. By comparison, the fighting in the west was just skirmishes. Of course respect from all the British, Americans and other Western allies who died there.
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@@RussianReactionReviews 👎🏻? 😳
yes the Eastern front was massive compared to the Western front, but then they were two different situations, if Western countries had been invaded like Russia was, perhaps they’d have sacrificed as many lives but as the object of war is to kill the enemy while you survive they did a pretty good job without such losses, try to remember there were many fronts and theatre’s in the west, and many amphibious invasions, everything had to be loaded onto ships and hauled to the battlefield, nevertheless, Russia’s awesome sacrifice is deeply moving and we in the west have great respect for the titanic efforts and enduring stoic bravery of the Soviet people during that war, they suffered terribly yet won the day and humbled their enemies in the end. Bravo!
These were young, good people on both sides. Seduced and used by criminal politicians. You can see it and for that my respect!
well said
Irina...Thank you,Thank you,Thank you. I know your home country is Russia and that is where your heart lies,but I want to thank you for respecting and honouring our country and it's soldiers.This means alot to our people.Your tears were heartfelt and real.You now have an adopted country in which you are welcomed and loved.Again,thank you..!
Thank you for watching with me and supporting
I cry every time at the start when he drops to the grass, really heartfelt and powerful reaction, subscribed!
the opening scene on the beach really gives great insight into the horror and senseless but heroic actions of the brave 🤔😢❤️ you had me in 😢😢😢😢
Their actions weren't senseless.
I went and saw this movie in the theatres with my dad when I was young. We were blown away by how real the movie was. It was way ahead of it's time for sure. You're reactions are so great, they are heart felt and you're gorgeous to boot. Subbed.
Steven Spielberg did an amazing job on this movie, same with Schindler's List
As a US Citizen and Combat Vet who immigrated to the US from Hungary, this film is the best depiction of the frantic tempo of close combat. I was in the US 3 years when I was drafted and sent to Vietnam, still learning English. Luckily most of 1/9 Marines was from Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana so they taught me perfect English. Served me well in a 34 yr career from Marine Infantry Private to a US Army Intelligence Colonel retired.
I'd like to see Soviet Red Army Vets reactions to this and other American/Western films. And I'd like to see American Vets of different eras react to the many epic Soviet/Russian War films.
Two more excellent Tom Hanks movies to suggest, "Apollo 13" (1995) based on historical events, and "The Green Mile" (1999) a Stephen King story. Given how you reacted to this movie and Forrest Gump, I'm sure you'll like these two. ✌️😎
I've seen this movie so many times I can't even remember the amount. But every damn time, the Ryan's mom collapsing on her porch breaks my heart
I've watched this movie probably 5 maybe even 6 times. And it makes me emotional EVERY SINGLE TIME that I watch it! This movie is one of the very few that has ever made me cry. Absolutely incredible film!
Your reaction to this movie was appropriate. Some people chat their way through this as if it's just some action movie. It is solemn, and sobering, and humbling that others had to give so much for the freedoms too many take for granted today.
Younger generations don't even know some of these men still live. It wasn't that long ago.
I always forget Vin Diesel was here family
I just watched fast and furious too
That is what happened to my family. My great grandmother had 5 boys and one girl. 3 of them never returned home again. One died in the Normandy, one did in Stalingrad and one died in Verdun. All around 1944 and 1945 during the scond world war. They were 17, 19 and 23. At the end the nazis threw everyone in they had. Even young teenagers. That was too much for my great grandmother. She died around 5 years after the war. Mothers are special. They have a special bond with their kids. That's why this movie even brought me to tears.
"Tell me I'm a good man.... tell me that I've lived a good life."
Crushes me.
Every. Time.
That’s so difficult 😥
people forget that the thing we all share regardless of where we are from, is our humanity, bless you
Not to take anything away from the incredible bravery and sacrifice involved in this historical beach landing, but I don't think most of my fellow Americans appreciate how much the Russians sacrificed in WWII. The numbers are simply staggering compared to anyone else involved in the conflict.
Very true. But the fact of the matter is that the allies all needed one another. All contributed to the defeat of the Nazi's.
We know. But we ALSO know that the Russians teamed up with the Nazis to invade Poland together. Russia got what it deserved...
I cried with you even though I have seen this movie many times. Thanks for taking the time to watch and review
Please consider watching and reacting to "Band of Brothers." It won dozens of awards and is considered by many as the best mini-series ever produced. You won't be sorry.
Perfect, thank you
And The Pacific is a great series after band of brothers
Your reaction is so touching, young lady - it is appreciated by all of us, I believe. My own father was in the So.Pacific (a medical technician), so I would like to see you react to HACKSAW RIDGE at some point.This 2016 film deals with Desmond Doss, a Med-tech who didn't carry weapons, at the battle of Okinawa ( he was what is called here a conscientious objector, but wanted to serve regardless). The Pacific portion of the war seems to be overshadowed most of the time by the European theater of (the) war. It is just as graphic, and realistic as ...Ryan. My uncles did serve in Europe, though; they all came home alive, and struggled with PTSD the rest of their lives. Thank you for your channel.
Another great reaction video. You need to do a comedy after this one. 🙂
*This film was based on a true life event, where a mother of four sons fighting at war, was presented with four death telegrams, and four folded American flags.
I think you’re right about that! A good comedy would be great
"Enemy at the Gates"👍 russian equivalent of saving private ryan. Great film.
Please do Enemy at the gates! It would be interesting to get your reaction on such a sad soviet story 😢
You know ima cry lol
My grandfather was an American combat veteran during WW2. I remember when I was young he owned a copy of this movie but, anytime he would watch this he only ever watched it by himself. Never with the rest of the family in the room as if he never wanted his family to know anything of the horrors he witnessed in the war. I think he disliked war more than anyone else I’ve known.
Thank you for your wonderful reactions. Happy Veterans Day.(A few days past here) As an American, I would also like to thank the Service of the Brave Men and Women Soldiers of the Red Army as well, our Allies in this War.
Thank you for commenting and watching
Pfft. The Red Army killed and raped more innocent people than the Nazis did
I am 63 now. At the theater, I cried when I watched the opening scene of the beach landing when everyone was getting shot up. The guys standing at the front when the doors opened just got ripped to shreds. I did not just weep, I cried.
Even with years of planning and preparation D-Day was a risky battle and had it gone wrong, a far more bloodier battle. Coming from Russia, a war film you should also watch is Enemy at the Gates (2001) about the Battle of Stalingrad (now called Volgograd), the largest and bloodiest in all of history. Where even young Soviet teens had to fight or die.
Thank you , I see a lot of people asking for that I will have to
@@RussianReactionReviews Stalin would not let the civilians leave the city of Stalingrad, in hopes the soldiers would fight harder... Millions died from starvation and disease...
Omaha beach was a total blood bath because of poor planning and execution, for starters, planes dropped 13,000 bombs in order to make it easier to storm the beach but the planes missed all of the targets, the tanks needed for support never made it to the beach since they sank in minutes and were never tested properly in such deep seas and many soldiers were dropped off miles away from the beach half drowned and sick, the ones that did make it like in the beginning of this movie were completely out numbered and had little chance. Even Tom Hanks character mentions were right where were supposed to be but nobody else is. All the planning went out the window in seconds. Juno beach went a bit smoother and they took less casualties.
I know that the film has become popular and even in games scenes from it are reproduced, but this film is just a fantasy
@@RussianReactionReviews Очевидно что раз народ просит это даст просмотров но сам фильм конечно ещё тот мусор. Видимо авторы решили не отсавать и запихнуть в свой фильм сцену подобную пляжу Омаха и они постарались её придумать
This is the most accurate and best war film on the subject.
My father fought as a Hungarian in World War II and said there is no film that can depict the horror and brutality, but this film by Spielberg comes very close. I cry every time I see the movie and can't believe what people can do to each other. Thanks for sharing your feelings and reaction.
Thank you for watching and sharing your comment with me
To be honest as an American, when I look at statistics of deaths during ww2 by country, it was more a war between Russia and Germany than it was a world war in the amount of lives sacrificed, but when it come to politics, everyone was involved.
but as a American with Polish ancestry i find that the beginning of the war was an atrocious and horrible decision by both sides and karma was rightly paid in full to both USSR and Germany for what the governments did to Poland and everyone else Germany personally persecuted because of the joint decision both USSR and Germany made to invade Poland.
Life came full circle and both rabid dogs gnawed at each others bones until each were but dust. left only by the grace of god were the righteous and the conscientious to re-claim civilization.
Well the Soviets sided with the Nazis and Hitler and invaded Poland together.... They got what they deserved honestly.
Excellent reaction video😔 thank you, my great grandfather said movies can never capture the sound or the smell of real battle. Some people seem to think there's a competition between allies as to who suffered more, the reality is all suffered, may we never reach level of butchery again. Thank you again, love from the States ❤️
Learning this History, and teaching it to our young people is the best way I know so we never repeat it in the future.
Hell girl what a movie to watch. Even troops who took part in it left the theater, because they said it was too real for them. Good react. To think it's not the troops who want the war, but the countries leaders, yet it's the troops who pay the price. Stay well and keep safe.
My grandfather was in WWII. He was in the 101st and jumped at Normandy and fought the rest of the through the war. He lost 3 brothers in WWII and 2 more in Korea. He was 1 of 18 kids though. So, he didn't have this issue.
Salute to grandpa thank you for your service 🇺🇸❤️
The D-Day scene of this movie in the opening was depicted with so much accuracy to the actual American Normandy Landings at Omaha Beach, that the United States Department of Veteran affairs set up a hotline for D-Day Veterans to cope with the horrific scenes
They didn't die "for him", they died to protect that bridge which was essential in taking Germany. But they did die in that specific spot because they were sent on that mission.
Captain Miller isn't only telling Ryan to "earn this", but every American, as well.
Im 22 and i volunteer fight in Ukraine-Russia war.
Its hard to be there and see how everyone around you is slaughtered.
I have respect for everyone, no matter the nation.
I hope that everyone understands that we need to love and support each other, and these unreal conflicts are getting us far from that!
You have all my respect and appreciation you g lady!🌹
this show brutality of war tom hanks and steven spielberg did an amazing job bringing this move to the screen
Arlington cemetary is a sad place to go to. Been there as my grandfather is buried there and we go to visit. That and the tomb of the unknown soldier. Brings tears to yah. Thank you for the video.
0:53 (In response to the opening scene of the Normandy American Cemetery) _"Such an ugly beauty."_ What a perfect description.
19:01 They show the Captain's hand has now finally stopped trembling, nice touch.
I heard a WW2 veteran (not at Normandy but somewhere else) went to see this and had to leave the theatre because it brought his war experience back to him to the degree he could smell diesel
Wow i can imagine the ptsd is real
That big long stick that they are pushing is a long bomb that they slide under the barbed wire and then detonate to blow a hole in the barbed wire so they can get past the barbed wire without getting cut by it.
The Captain at the end is speaking to ALL OF US…
Earn this….EARN IT.
The Allies, US, Brits, Poles, Canadians, French, Russians of that generation….are the only reason a Nazi Dark Age didn’t swamp the world. God bless every single one of them. Don’t apologize for your tears. They were indeed your age.
Amen
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KIA -killed in action
East of the Memorial lies the Wall of the Missing, where are inscribed the names of 1,557 service members declared missing in action during Operation Overlord. 19 of these names bear a bronze rosette, meaning that their body was found and identified since the cemetery's dedication
Jimmie W. Monteith, Medal of Honor recipient
Frank D. Peregory, Medal of Honor recipient
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of President Theodore Roosevelt, Medal of Honor recipient
Quentin Roosevelt, son of President Theodore Roosevelt, aviator killed in action in World War I and reburied next to the grave of his brother, Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Lesley J. McNair, U.S. Army general, one of the two highest-ranking Americans to be killed in action in World War II
Two of the Niland brothers, Preston and Robert, whose story inspired Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan
Chernobyl - the HBO Mini Series
If you haven't seen this it's another MUST SEE.
Brilliantly shot, brilliant production and a true story as accurately made as possible.
"What is the cost of lies?"
A question not just for 1980s USSR but perhaps more than ever a question for USA today!
How many died from lies about Covid19 or Vaccine or even the election results?
You should react to "Gladiator" if you haven't seen it. It's the best movie I've ever seen. You will love it..
I'm not sure how many people know, but at 11:16 when he's saying "Well we are 35 dead, times 2 wounded. They just didn't want to give up those 88's." I remember as a kid I thought "Didn't they lose more than 35 men storming the beach?" I didn't realize that after securing the beach, Captain Miller was assigned to assault more German positions that had 8.8 cm flak cannons where they lost 35 men. That means they stormed the beach, then had to do MORE right after. THEN they were sent to save Ryan.
Thank you for the information
The sniper through the glass was actually done by Carlos Hathcock in Vietnam. The enemy nicknamed him white feather. Maybe the greatest soldier of all time was Roy Benevides. U can see his story, here. I met him once in early 90s, when I was stationed at Bragg.
I cried with you.... And I'd seen it before. So tragic so sad and so friggen unnecessary.
You are beautiful, and not just on the outside. Thank you for a worthy reaction
Mrs. Ryan has four blue stars in her window, one for each son. When a soldier was killed in action, the blue star turned to gold.
I saw the title of First Time Reaction or something along those lines and said oh boy you’re in for a ride just with the beach scene alone. It’s intense & I could not fathom being on those beaches on that particular day
Thank you for the very real and emotional reaction to this movie. I always cry when this movie plays.
I'm an old guy and I keep losing my comments with my big fat fingers. I started watching reaction videos when I realized you are like grand children watching TV with me. I classify this group as "what happened next Grandpa", with so many questions. I love it. When I figured out how to comment things got more complicated. I've lost at least two comments on this movie alone. I've seen that you have several replies on the flag, one of which seems to think there are more states than most us. I know we want you to see "Enemy at the Gate" "Band of Brothers" and "Hacksaw Ridge". I didn't think l would like "HR" but damnit I did! My dad was a navy corpsman in the Pacific Campaign and I know how screwed up it made him. I wouldn't let him see this movie because the seven different times he lived it. He never talked about it but I researched and found out what he did.
I told you in one of my lost texts that I get teary when Ryan breaks down in the cemetery, when mama Ryan gets her telegrams, and when Ryan asks his wife if he's a good man. I also told you I was proud of you for getting you way through thus. You make this dedushka proud. Keep the faith baby.
My dad had me when he was older. He fought the Japanese and a real hero. Shot through and through the spleen. Patched himself up on the battlefield and kept fighting until the battle was over. Said he wasn't going to lay there and be captured by the Japanese. He hated them for a very long time. Sniper also in green mile and once we were Soldiers but not Blackhawk Down, tho some people think so.
This movie should remind the newer generations how horrible War is and whyh we should avoid it by any means. These brave men died scared to death so that we all could be here today. I'll never forget what they all did. And I never will. We must make sure our children know
That first part is such a great scene just shows how confused everyone was and the chaos.
I was going off to college, and before I left... i went to see this movie. It is a very hard watch, but it is 1 off my all time favorite movies. ❤
I’m old now. But when I was very young I’d sit at the table with men who survived this war. I’d listen to their stories. I’d watch them cry over those they lost in battle. My uncle was badly wounded in Korea and the later wounded in Vietnam. He was in the hospital for over a year recovering from those wounds. I watched him return to the states and quietly work on the farm. He never married. He never had a family. He lives alone at 90. Scarred inside and out. This movie makes me think of him and all those who suffered in war.
Wow, thank you for sharing with me and ty for commenting bless their family
I cried right along with you. How could anyone not.
And this was just one part of ONE beach. There were five beach landings on D-Day. Americans had OMAHA and UTAH. British had GOLD and SWORD. We Canadians had JUNO. Each beach had different terrain (some had 110 foot high cliffs) and different sections were protected by various German and German-conscripted squads. Some Allied beaches had the luck of having DD Tanks (amphibious tanks) land and providing backup to the Allied infantry. Some beaches were less fortunate as some of these same tanks sunk to the bottom before reaching landfall.
I had 4 uncles fight in WW2. 1 was in the Pacific fighting the Japanese (At Okinawa). 1 in Italy fighting the Italians and 2 in France fighting the Germans (1 of which fought at Utah Beach). Amazingly all 4 of them made home without a scratch!
wow ,, thankful for their sacrifices
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability Irina ❤️ powerful connection
Thank you Anthony
My father was a prisoner of war…He was shot down in a B17 in 1943…Im a veteran of the Vietnam war…My father was able to talk to me about his experiences after I returned home…He knew that I would understand…This movie moved me deeply…
This was my grandfather, he was first wave D-day 29th infinity… same patch as the typewriter kids
Bless him 🥺
Yep he was my hero.. died when I was young.🙁
Sorry love
The movie "Enemy at the Gates", starring Jude Law...a movie about the defense of Stalingrad in 1941-43, pretty well shows how gruesome and bloody some of that fighting was too. That movie came out after Saving Private Ryan, so Spielberg set the bar a LOT higher for war films, as many became so much more realistic and gruesome after Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998. Other examples would be the movies "Windtalkers", and "The Thin Red Line".
Oh, and those metal contraptions sitting in the water before the beach are merely obstacles placed there to make such landings and invasions very difficult.
If I recall correctly this movie was one of the best representations of what happened on D-day. The intensity of the first scene I mean... it was so intense I remembered how jaw dropping it was from the day the movie came out to now..
The only criticism on it’s realism came from the veterans themselves: “not enough bodies”
I love your heartfelt response and review of this tremendous movie. Please continue to make great content, well done!
Thank you! Will do!
This movie got me so emotional and watching you react to it made me worst I cried with u every time u cry
Thank you for your amazing reaction.
When captain Miller says "Earn this" he is reffering to us, ALL OF US, not just americans. Our freedom and way of life as it is today is thanks to all the people who fought, bled and died in this horrible war, no matter the nation.
My grandpa was born in 1940. I don't know why he likes to watch movies, TV series and documentals about the Second World War; he always have had a quiet life. During the quarantine, I watched all his DVDs with him until we saw everyone of them. This was his favorite film.
You are a warm feeling person. May you always be happy. There is no reason for wars...