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I actually enjoyed this film even against my better intentions. It's just a silly romantic mess about a bunch of New Yorkers searching for love, but the excellent performances, and the great screenplay more than make up for any misgivings I have. It just makes you laugh and smile. Be sure to show up at a funeral "wearing a red dress". See the film, you'll understand. Recommended highly.
Steven Spielberg's WWII epic has been hailed as a senses-shattering, realistic depiction of war, telling the emotional story of a no-nonsense U.S. Army captain (Tom Hanks), who, after facing the horrors of Omaha Beach on D-Day, receives orders to lead his troops on a search somewhere in Normandy for Private James Ryan, a lost paratrooper whose three brothers had been killed in combat. Also stars Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore, Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, and Matt Damon as Ryan. 169 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
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Steven Spielberg's great World War 2 masterpiece is a film everyone needs to see. But be prepare for the films first 30 minutes, because the epic war battle on the beach may def offend or horrify some viewers. But Spielberg shows truly, war is ugly (and bloody, and horrific as well) If the film has any flaws a few of the supporting characters feel a bit like stereotypes from other war films, but they small aside, I still find this film brilliant and disturbing. How it did not win Best Picture, still amazes me.
Director/star Mel Gibson took home Best Picture and Best Director Academy Awards for this historical epic about 13th-century Scottish hero William Wallace, a farmer of lesser nobility, who is forced into fighting the forces of England's King Edward I after they kill his father and new wife. Highlighted by amazing battle scenes, the passionate saga, based on a 15th-century poem, also stars Patrick McGoohan, Sophie Marceau, Angus Macfadyen, Brendan Gleeson, and Catherine McCormick. 177 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Three-disc set.
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I adored "Braveheart" yet I have to admit when I went to see it in the theatre back in 1995 when it premiered, I had 0 interest. Generally this is not my type of film. But the spectacular themes, the visuals, the battle scenes, and even the history, although distorted a bit for the film, made me cheer. Not always for the squeamish, due to the intense and realistic battle scenes, this film has everything going for it. Whatever people think of Mel Gibson now, that be said, this is still a marvelous job of directing, and a worthy Oscar winner. A def see.
I always did love "Forrest Gump" an d the new 4K looks great. I know some people called this a simple film and felt it should not have one ALL those Oscars, but I disagree. It's actually more complex and thoughtful than many people think, and the performances are outstanding. Actors all great. Between the mix of comic elements, sad elements, and a truthful store of a simple minded, but good man, this is a feel good move, that always bring me tears and smiles. Well worth a 4K purchase.