Is "Save Private Ryan" the best war movie in film history?

This question is bound to be a matter of opinion. Everyone can give their own different answers, but there is no doubt that this movie can definitely occupy one seat among the top five most outstanding war movies in modern film history. Steven Spielberg shot the most exciting Normandy Landing in film history. Even veterans who participated in the Normandy Landing during World War II all gave Steven applause. The magnificent long shots record realistic pictures, showing the true face of that battle to every audience, shocking their hearts.

More importantly, "Save the Soldier" focused the cruel and bloody war on the flash of human nature and the warmth of family affection. While deeply exploring the human nature of war, it also further contrasted the thoughts behind the war. Steven injected vitality into this film, allowing this work to be recorded in history, and at the same time, it also achieved a new peak in Steven's directorial career.

However, when people later mentioned "Save Private Ryan", they mentioned more about the story behind the Oscar journey. Because the defeat of this work in the Oscar that year officially marked the Oscar entering the era of "academic public relations", the strong public relations ability represented by the Weinstein brothers gradually became the biggest variable in the award selection.

At the 71st Academy Awards Ceremony, "Save the Private Ryan" is undoubtedly the biggest winner. This work is even considered by many to surpass "Schindler's List" because the work has reached a new level of combination of business and art. Many people even thought that the best film Little Golden Man had fallen steadily into the hands of "The Private Ryan".

But the result was a surprise to everyone: the Weinstein brothers rely on powerful public relations operations to bring the unknown "Shapespeare Love History" to the forefront, achieving a Jedi reversal, and winning the final best film.

After the Oscars, almost the whole society was sensational, not only because of the "Save the Private Ryan" that was a big hot stove, but also because the defeat of its opponent, "Shapes' Love History" was not worthy of its real name. "Shapes' Love History" can be said to be a good work, but there is still some gap between the good movies, and it cannot be called a classic. The "Save the Private Ryan" it defeated can indeed be worthy of the title of "Classic".

This decision also became one of the biggest unjust cases in Oscar history. Twenty years later, the choice of the 71st Oscars almost became a shame, and was laughed at by countless people. Even the judges of the college themselves admitted that they made the wrong choice. The "Shapes' Love History" was completely submerged in the long river of history, and Gwyneth Paltrow, who won the Oscar Best Actress Award with this work, was also become one of the most parallel actors in history, but "Save Private Ryan" is famous in history, and time has proved the excellence of this work.

The entire Oscar history is based on the "Shapespeople's Love History" defeating "Saving Soldier Ryan" as the dividing point, and entering a new era. The Weinstein brothers have brought personal connections, public opinion leaders, and media influence to the extreme, not only completely transforming the Oscar competition into a public relations war, but even excellent works must have excellent PR and wine, and they are afraid of deep alleys; at the same time, the concept of "Awards Season" was introduced. Since the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival in September, the public relations war around the Oscar has begun, which has also led to the commercial added value of the entire award ceremony industry, which has further expanded the influence of the film industry.

It can be said that this is an important turning point in the further integration of film art and commerce after the advent of the blockbuster era.

Of course, as far as "Saving Private Ryan" is concerned, it is undoubtedly unfair. This is an absolute classic work worthy of history, but it has become a supporting role. Not to mention that Steven spent countless efforts on this movie but failed to receive the corresponding reward. Fortunately, time proved Steven's great status as a director.

Since the start of the "Save Private Ryan" project, Hugo has never thought that he could become one of them. There are two reasons. On the one hand, the real protagonist of the movie is the director. Steven's use of the camera and the exploration of the story are definitely the biggest contributor to the success of the movie; on the other hand, the male protagonist has basically locked in Tom Hanks, Hugo and Tom have the same agent, and the two have a good personal relationship, so naturally they will not steal Tom's role.

But today, Steven sent an invitation and it was Lieutenant John Miller, who is the protagonist of the movie.

Hugo was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Does Tom suddenly have dengue fever?"

This also made Steven laugh, "Tom doesn't like hearing such bad news. Save Private Ryan" script was first submitted to Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks after Robert wrote it, because Robert believed that these two people were the most correct choice for the project.

In choosing the male lead, Robert chose Tom instead of the currently popular Hugo. The main reason is that Hugo is only thirty years old this year. He plays the lieutenant who leads the eight-person team. He looks too young. Moreover, the family bonds in the background of Lieutenant John Miller's story will lack some persuasiveness. On the contrary, currently a good man in Hollywood. Tom, who represents a good father, has a natural advantage, and Tom is 41 years old this year, and his age is just right. It can be said that Tom is indeed the most suitable lieutenant among the first-line actors in Hollywood.

Unexpectedly, Robert's idea was immediately responded. Steven and Tom both developed a strong interest in the project, which made the project take shape quickly.

"The script that Hollywood handed you to you now requires great courage except for the protagonist." Steven continued to smile, "So, I have no other choice, I think Tom will understand." Steven also made Hugo laugh. After laughing, Steven continued, "It's actually the character James Ryan."

In other words, it is the Ryan in "Save the Soldier Ryan".

The movie tells the story of after the Normandy landing in World War II, Lieutenant Miller led a team of eight people deep into the enemy's back to find James Ryan, a soldier in the airborne unit. Because he was the youngest of the four brothers in the family, and his three older brothers had already died in the war. In order to avoid the accident of the last seedling, the general decided to send the only son back to his mother at all costs.

This "decision" itself is full of tests of human nature. It is far more difficult to save a person who is still alive and ignorant of his life than to find a needle in a haystack. More importantly, the lives of these eight people will be at stake. Therefore, whether it is the eight-person team or Ryan himself, the inner struggle and complexity are hard to describe.

"You've read the script and you should know that Ryan is a challenging character, with a very strict performance of the actors. This is the core of the film, even surpassing John Miller. If his performance cannot convince and impress the audience, then the entire film's efforts will be ruined. You know." Steven continued to explain, "Tom and I have auditioned for at least twenty actors, but none of them are satisfactory."

Simply put, the whole movie is to save Ryan. If this Ryan cannot be liked by the audience, the anger and dissatisfaction will pour on Ryan like a storm. At the same time, he realized that the eight-man team was to save himself. Ryan was too happy and incorrect, too resistant and seemed ungrateful, and too confused, and too confused, he would look cowardly... His mixed mood changes are undoubtedly the core of maintaining the success or failure of the entire movie.

In the history that Hugo is familiar with, James Ryan was starred by Matt Damon.

Matt's performance is a very steady and solid type. He knows how to use his appearance to incorporate that dull, mature and restrained temperament into the role. However, Matt's own acting skills lack spirituality. He is a typical actor who needs to meet the right role, and most of the roles are similar. Although his acting skills are solid, he is not very breakthrough. Therefore, Ryan played by Matt is more dull, which makes people sympathize but is difficult to express his inner miscellaneousness.

Undoubtedly, Matt's version of Ryan is not annoying, but it is not let go, especially the sublimation of the ending lacks the promotion of the performance, which is quite regrettable. It can only be said that he completed the task honestly and properly.

Now, Matt is an actor affiliated to the International Innovation Management Company, so he naturally has no chance to participate in "Save Private Ryan". No wonder Steven put his brains on Hugo. Among the actors around thirty years old, Hugo's acting style has undoubtedly opened up a trend, delicate but not explosive, and has many changes and profoundness.

"What's more, Tom has been working with you for several years, maybe this is the best opportunity." Steven added again, and after saying that, he chuckled himself, "This is not a polite word, you should believe me."

Hugo was also amused by Steven's explanation, "Yes, I believe. If I have the chance, I really hope to work with Tom." This is the truth. Not to mention that the challenges and excitement brought by starring in the script "Save Private Ryan" and starring in the role of James Ryan are also impacting Hugo's head.

"I know you are still working now, and the itinerary for the next period of time is not certain. However, at least you promise me that you will seriously consider this proposal." Steven's tone was completely the attitude of a friend. He and Hugo are definitely on par with each other now. "Of course, I know that inviting you to play supporting roles is a difficult task, but... you will never know the result if you don't try it, right?"

Hugo chuckled, "I promise you that I will think seriously. I will ask Rick to send the script to you tonight."

After receiving Hugo's affirmative answer, Steven hung up the phone with satisfaction. Hugo stood there, but before he could think, he heard Joseph's shout from behind, "Hugo, the next rehearsal is about to begin."
Chapter completed!