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FIRST TIME WATCHING: Saving Private Ryan! (Patreon)

Published:
2021-03-05 16:01:02
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2021-03-05 16:22:29
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2021-05

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Hey guys!

Here is my reaction to the movie Saving Private Ryan! This one wrecked me emotionally and was such a beautiful suggestion. I'm so glad I get to share this first time viewing with you.

Apologies, if you notice any quality issues with the video at all. I am working from a different location for the next few weeks and my laptop just does not have the same power that my desktop PC has. 

This movie is the Amazon Prime version for those who are curious.

As always, please let me know your thoughts in the comments and until the next one, ✨stay golden!✨

Google Drive Link (for those who wish to download): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gi0OEjb4M3oZNzTsmdcfPS0uDtBeViYG/view?usp=sharing 

Original Movie: Saving Private Ryan

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FIRST TIME WATCHING: Saving Private Ryan

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Comments

JediLounger

I was not sure what I was going to do this morning. I guess I am now.

Danishprince

Gonna be an amazing evening!

Steve J

video quality seems perfectly fine, audio level is a bit low

nataliegold
>>54981952

Good to know. Thanks! I will fix for the future. My laptop has a crazy volume range so I couldn’t tell if I needed to raise it

Darryl Low

Thanks for this reaction Nat 💛 John Williams will get you every time 😢 I don't think anybody who has seen the opening of this movie will ever forget it. It is impossible to imagine what was going through the minds of the soldiers approaching that beach in 1944. So many great performances and Spielberg won Best Director, and rightly so. An incredible achievement. No lighting issues could hamper your reaction Nat, and the emotions you were going through, getting into the character's heads and even guessing the dialogue. Wow Nat, just wow.

Anonymous

Looking forward to revisiting this one with you, it's been years since I've seen it

JediLounger

Story time! I saw this movie when it was in theaters in 1998. I was 17 at the time, and for whatever dumbass reason I had stayed up all night messing around and playing games/hanging out with friends. School had just ended for the year, so I guess I was high on having a summer ahead of me. So when I left to see the movie with my friend and his family, I had been awake for around 24 hours. Watching this movie on very little sleep was an experience that is difficult to describe. On a side note, we should consider doing something for Memorial Day/ the D-Day anniversary. Band of Brothers or The Pacific. Or my personal favorite war film, The Thin Red Line.

Anonymous

Couple interesting facts: 1. This movie caused many veterans to leave the theater before the opening battle was over because of how realistic it was in its portrayal 2. The two surrendering soldiers the Americans murdered right after the opening battle were actually Czech soldiers. What they were saying before they were shot: “Please don’t shoot me! I am not German, I am Czech, I didn’t kill anyone! I am Czech!" So they were probably conscripted into the German army after their country was taken over

Randee Carreno

I love this movie! 😊 I watched the intro while downloading this to watch tonight. Loved seeing Koda in the intro. And I love the fireplace in the background. This is one of my favorite Tom Hanks movies. I've got two boxes of tissues all ready for watching this later this evening. I can't wait to watch this reaction. Until the next video, Stay Golden! 💛

Valar Dohaeris

You're really a perfectionist, aren't you? Stop apologizing for everything! Your videos always look and sound amazing! Haven't seen this one in a long time... Thx!

Anonymous

I've never seen this one all the way through, which is surprising considering how many old war movies I've seen. Guess now is the time!

WackySwacky

Putting in a suggestion here: Try to find movies that are currently on one of the streaming services for free. I assume most people don't want to pay to rent a movie to watch the reaction.

Kevin Morris

Fun fact, this was Nathan Fillions first movie role.

RebRox65

I'm glad you managed to endure this movie, as it is a classic and dose lend it's self to the BAND OF BROTHERS quite nicely. Buy hey I know won the pole, but please give THE LAST SAMURAI another try, so it may not be factually correct, but it's a damm good film and id love to watch it again.

JediLounger

Just finished the sniper sequence, the sniper was not having second thoughts. It was common to shoot people to wound, and get their friends or a medic to come out from cover and get the chance to kill them as well.

swoop_13-37

Random breaking into wicked..... Nice. I am happy now....... I got less happy after the movie started.

Nathan Churchill

1917 is a fantastic WWI film For consideration

Anonymous

Fun Fact; the "fake out" was our dear Captain Mal Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) from Firefly

Anonymous

Not through the view, but fun fact: FUBAR = Fucked Up Beyond All Repair. Also... the actor who played the helicopter pilot who crashed due to over weight, he's the guy from Aliens which Ripley's crew found, who had the alien inside him.

Alexis

If you want to continue with the Spielberg/Hanks production - "Band of Brothers" is a fantastic mini series and based on true events. It's an HBO production and just as impressive if not even more so than Saving Private Ryan was. A slightly older movie, but one with outstanding cinematography (and an all-star cast) depicting D-Day is 1962's "The Longest Day".

Anonymous

Nat for christ sake i cant believe you didnt recognice nathan fillion XDDD its the first ryan, the one with elementary school brothers. Theres an incredible cast in this movie actually. and you didnt understand the last part. the german that kills upham in the end is the one they let go when the doctor died. Its the one that shoots the captain too. All in all an amazing reaction. I suffer for you on this movies being as you are so emotional. Keep the good work.

Alexis
>>54983737

I remember seeing this one in theaters also (was 17 too). That D-day scene in a theater with surround sound was terrifying, but what sticks with me the most was the final battle scene, hearing the tanks rumbling before they appear on screen. The entire theater was shaking, it really felt like you were there with the characters. Despite having seen countless movies in theaters, that scene still remains one of the most terrifying moments of my cinema-going experience.

Michael Cruse

In 1973 my parents took me to Omaha Beach. I can remember my mom picking me up so I could look out the firing slit of a German bunker and seeing the whole beach below, completely exposed, and the solemn beauty of the American Cemetery. Row after row of bright white markers on a perfect lawn. Even though I was a little kid, I got that this was a Very Important place, one of the most important places I would ever see. The beginning and end of this movie wreck me every time I see it - it just feels so real.

mranderson

This honestly made my friday a lot brighter 🙌🏻 amazing movie!

Rime Pendragon

Wade wasn't the one who volunteered to go left, that was the sniper, Jackson.

LaceUpHockey

FUBAR Fucked up beyond all recognition.

LaceUpHockey

The guy that Uppam killed at the end was the guy Hannk's character let go at the radar station.

Dave A

Now that you've seen Saving Private Ryan, it's time to add Band of Brothers to your watch-list. It's produced by Spielberg and Tom Hanks, and is an amazing piece of war drama.

Anonymous

Did you notice that the first Ryan with the brothers in grammar school was Nathan Fillion? Also, the guy who Upham shot at the end was the German guy who dug the grave. The one they blindfolded and let go after Upham argued for him.

Ken

Matt Damon improvised that whole thing about his brothers in the barn. I get a kick out of watching Hanks roll with it.

Krash Koi

Heh, came here to clarify some stuff but everyone seems to have it covered already lol. So I'll just throw in another recommendation for Band of Brothers. A truly masterful series, well worth a watch.

Bubba Fett

Spielberg and hanks got together for band of brothers and the pacific, two 10 episode series from hbo that are worth watching. They are working on a third series at the moment.

Anonymous

I remember the first time I went to Normandy. It was a school history trip in 1997, although being from the UK, we went to the sector codenamed 'gold'. I was 12 at the time and got in trouble for refusing to take part in the group photo at one of the German artillery bunkers, I didn't want to be included in a picture of 50+ smiling teenagers at a place which should be reserved for sombre reflection. Thankfully, one of the teachers understood my view so I am left out of that photo. Instead, I took my own overlooking the beach into the Channel with the rusting remains of the Mulbury harbours, and by doing so, I hopefully gave those who did not leave those beaches alive the level of respect that they deserve. Although the visit was ultimately cut short by a thunder storm, I still stand by the decision I made that day. Now, on to the reaction. Another great one Natalie, full of laughter, "oh God"s and "no... no... no"s and I second any recommendation of Band of Brothers as a must see show. Keep up the good work and stay golden

Endling_king

if you didnt figure it out when you were editing the reaction, FUBAR stands for Fu*cked Up Beyond All Recognition. also I'm surprised you didnt notice Nathan Fillion. he did look really young though. this movie had so many famous actors. I always found this movie extremely difficult to watch, not because of the amount of bloodshed or the realism beyond it, but the end scene, when the old man Ryan is standing in the cemetery with his family. and he looks over at his wife and asks her if he's lead a good life, if he's a good man. to look into the eyes of someone who has known you for most of your life and ask them to sum it all up for you, weight the scales, and to tell you if your life had meaning, if you lived a good life, if you were / are a good man, to have that person honestly look back at you and tally up the sum of your life, thats where i always break down and cry at.

mranderson

Damn, same issue on this as with GOT, US version runs slower than the EU version :/ nothing you can do about it though, but that still sucks

Anonymous

The german Upham shot in the end is actually the one he convinced Miller to set free earlier in the film, that's why he remembered his name- makes that moment that much more impactful. They do look kinda similar so I don't blame you for not picking up on that at first.

Luis Torrefranca

Grab a drink. Grab a snack. Grab a box of tissues.

Anonymous

The guy that Upham kills at the end is not the guy that killed Mellish. It's the guy that Upham convinced the others to let go at the machine gun nest. And then he would eventually kill Tom Hanks before Upham killed HIM.. This killing can be seen two ways. Either, FINALLY Upham did something, or as the tragedy of the innocent Upham becoming a murderer because of the war.

Anonymous

Also, Adam Goldberg is the actor that played Mellish.

Anonymous
>>55003057

Nevermind, I just saw the end where you found out it was Goldberg. :)

Anonymous

Another fun fact. Spielberg specifically wanted an unknown to play Ryan, so he hired the then unknown Matt Damon. Before the film was released, though, Damon and Ben Affleck released a little movie called Good Will Hunting.

Anonymous

1998 was a good year for WWII movies. The Thin Red Line is also excellent - though very different.

Luis Torrefranca

Defilade. Essentially a position of cover and concealment. In a ditch/crater, behind some obstacles, etc. Stuff like that.

It Hurt A Lot

I appreciated that you sympathized with Upham instead of the usual hate and judgment aimed at him. Not all of us are wired the same and he had to overcome himself. Also, Apocalypse Now is a great war movie if you haven't seen it.

Calo Grsf

So rich in emotion haha, I found your reaction very touching and interesting, I was so absorbed when you asked the questions I was very close to answer before having the following brilliant thought: "Wait, we're not even in the same room, we're going to take you for an idiot" 😂 and just for that you're the best! Stay Golden as you are, and be safe!

Luis Torrefranca

Don't need a typewriter. A pencil will do.

Anonymous
>>55003469

Oh... boy... I hated the Thin Red Line. It wasn't so much the movie, but it was very artistic and a lot people held it up as realistic. It perked a lot of interest (yay!), but... I had to point out to people that the movie really sanitized and stereotyped a lot of things. It was really trying to be a Vietnam 70s and 80s classic, but riding on WWII interest.

JayWantsACat

I've seen it so many times and it still makes me tear up.

Tay Schumaker
>>55002418

Yeah this was a huge miss that was driving me crazy she missed. He convinced Miller to let him go, and then that same German killed Miller. Then Upham shot him.

Anonymous

Amusing to see Nat not clock young Nathan Fillion as the wrong James Ryan.

Wally Hartshorn

Upham did many brave things before he froze on the stairs, including running directly in front of a tank without even a helmet for protection. He displayed bravery many times -- and then he froze on the stairs. He knew he needed to continue to be brave, but he just couldn't do it. He knew that his friends' lives depended upon him. And that's why he was crying. The German soldier he shot near the end was the one that Tom Hanks let go earlier, the one that Upham shared a cigarette with. That's why the soldier knew Upham's name. And that's why Upham shot him. Anger, I'm sure, but probably also a bit of fear and shame that people would find out that he had befriended the guy who shot Tom Hanks. But what I think about most is the fact that, when the war was over and Upham went home, he would probably NEVER BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT IT. Can you imagine the shame and guilt he must feel? When he was an old man, how could he respond when asked, "Grandpa, what did you do in the war?" I understand people's anger at him, but I still feel sorry for him.

Tyler

I still can't understand how Shakespeare In Love won best picture over this movie, blows my mind lol

Wally Hartshorn
>>54999894

Also, the fact that his wife read the name on the tombstone without any apparent recognition leads me to suspect that he's never talked about this with her, because it's too painful.

Wally Hartshorn

Natalie, you mentioned near the start that you were going to watch "Schindler's List" at some point, but that you weren't going to do it as a reaction because you expected you would be crying too much. That movie is still on my list of "movies that I should watch someday", so I asked my wife her opinion about which movie was sadder. She feels that "Saving Private Ryan" is actually the sadder of the two movies. She said that "Schindler's List" leaves you feeling hopeful at the end. We're not Jewish, so it's possible your reaction will be quite different, of course. Maybe consider recording a reaction to it, just in case, then decide whether you want to post it.

Anonymous
>>55011720

I was almost yelling at the screen, watching her not notice it was Nathan Fillion

Tyler
>>55013841

I've seen Schindler's List once and it stuck with me for days. I firmly believe it is a movie that everyone should watch at least once. It is incrediblly hard to watch at times, but also extremely inspiring.

Tyler
>>55012689

I believe it, it's the only explanation why SPR wasn't best picture.

Dooly

I recommend Come and See, a WW2 film told from the Russians’ perspective. It’s quite horrifying as well.

Valar Dohaeris

Wow, that was a ride! I must have seen this movie at least 8 times, but I promise I never cried more than I did today watching it with you... My heart also hurt at the end. Ufff. Breath, breath. Great movie. Great reaction. A suggestion: watch this kind of movies with someone else. I was really suffering seeing you by yourself in anguish...

Michael Labs

Only two movies that I saw in the theater during which I witnessed a completely silent theater after the end of the movie... this was one of them.

Anonymous

It's simultaneously amusing and frustrating every time you mis-recognise actors and characters. ie. The soldier that shot Tom Hanks and Upham killed at the end was the same one that they let go earlier in the movie, not the one that killed Mellish with the knife.

Anonymous

Upham's role is so bold considering we, as an audience, have been conditioned by conventional movie narratives to expect the shy, frightened guy come into his own or make a big sacrifice by the end of a climactic battle, but Nat is absolutely right that his failure to save Mellish, though deeply upsetting, is a totally human and I'm sure not uncommon experience of war. And that's what makes Ryan a great war movie, because all the sentimentality is tempered by these genuinely frustrating realities that aren't as clean and satisfying as we've come to expect from formulaic storytelling.

Jay Beiler

You recognized Ted Danson but not Nathan Fillion?!?!? I mean, I can see how one would miss him but we got a realllllll good look at him.

Cole Jennett

I felt super guilty that I potentially spoiled Nathan Fillion’s appearance, and she didn’t even notice him. I was sick to my stomach waiting for that scene thinking she was going to say she knew to look out for him. Can’t believe I lost sleep over that.

Anonymous

Haven't seen anyone fill you in on FUBAR yet so here you go... Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition. Upham only fired his rifle one time and that was to kill the German that he argued to be set free earlier in the movie and then watched shoot and ultimately kill the Capt(Tom Hanks).

Anonymous
>>55018140

I agree with your statement. I am happy to say that it is Not common in War. Yes I have seen one case that the person was so scared they were unable to complete their task. I have never seen the level of cowardice portrayed in this movie. Perhaps that is why it sticks out so much to the audience. The actor did an amazing job portraying his feelings throughout the situations he was thrust in... so much so that I watched entire theaters yelling at the screen for him to just go up the stairs. The level of emotions that his part alone was able to draw from an audience was impressive to see. Yes, I was infuriated with that character so much so that I was unable to re-watch this movie for several years. Still a great movie.

Anonymous

FUBAR, BOHICA, SNAFU....All great acronyms!

John

The Normandy landing scene at the beginning has been touted as one of the most realistic portrayals of the D-Day landings. Many D-Day vets had to leave the theater when the movie premiered because it was too realistic. Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition. FUBAR. Spielberg does put a lot of sentimental moments in the movie, but when you're living with life and death every moment, those moments become the most important. I couldn't tell for sure. Did you catch that the soldier that killed Tom Hanks and Upum shot at the end was the same soldier that they let go earlier?

Anonymous

Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition (FUBAR)

Anonymous

I have my own opinions of Upham. The fact is that, as you mentioned, not everyone is suited to combat, even some people who join up. As with any real life situation, you can always pick something apart after the fact, but I have a feeling that there would have been more American survivors had he simply run up the stairs and resupplied his people

Matthew Periolat

I couldn’t have done this without you in my ear, Nat. I’m dead serious, I barely made it through this experience in theaters and I was determined to never watch again because of how traumatized I was by the experience. I wonder if I’ve changed in the years since, which is scary, or if I just decided for a friend, I could face it down and get through it. Either way, I’m grateful. I lack words beyond that for this. Something everyone should see, but few can handle. Something everyone should know, but not everyone con comprehend. And yes, horrific, gruesome, traumatizing. But William Sherman said during the siege of Atlanta in 1864 “It is good that war should be so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it.” If we forget, pray God we do remember before we lose too much. And for those who come home, let them never feel unworthy. For those who stay behind, thanks is too small for a sacrifice paid with blood. Never let it just be a movie. And always tell the story, no matter how hard.

Jon Hoover
>>55020319

She put the acronym up on the screen, in the edit, during her outro.

Jon Hoover

This cast is loaded!!! Woody Jason Bourne Groot Captain Malcolm Reynolds Tom Sizemore Ed Burns Ted Danson Paul Giamatti Giovanni Ribisi Adam Goldberg Barry Pepper

Tranquil_Gnome

Oh, Band of Brothers might be a good series for you to watch at some point. Only 1 season.

Anonymous

A few things that were missed because of how small of a detail they were The soldiers speaking Czech were prisoners forced into service by the nazis the soldier upham shot was the one they let go Nathan fillion was the first James Ryan the officer in neuville was Paul giamatti the guy that got his ear blown off was the quarterback from remember the Titans

Darryl Low

Nat, if you get the chance after you've done your final edit, sit in your chair, close your eyes and listen to the End Titles, John Williams' Hymn to the Fallen. It really is extraordinary 💛

Jayson Phillips

The 1st guy that died was Vin Diesel in case you missed it.

Ian

What an emotional wave that was seeing you literally in a wreck Nat made me the same, the war was horrific for both sides and this movie really hits you as to just how brutal it was, that being said wonderful reaction Nat 💛 dry your tears and enjoy your weekend and stay golden 💛

Anonymous

One of my favorite movies of all time. This is a nice birthday present.

George Baxter

Nat didn't recognise Nathan Fillion, aka Mal Reynolds from Firefly and Serenity! Great reaction nonetheless! (He was the wrong Ryan)

Anonymous

Great reaction. It's great to see when Nat makes a connection with characters in the movie so far so than she can tell what they are going to say before they even say it. Also goes to show the great direction by Spielberg and the portrayal by the excellent cast. But she really does seem to have some trouble recognizing faces. She didn't recognize Nathan Fillion as the first (false) James Ryan. She also confused the german soldier that killed Mellish with the one that Upham convinced the captain to let go after the medic died. It was that soldier who fired the fatal shot at the captain in the last scene. Indirectly Upham was at fault for both Mellish and the captains death.

Cole Jennett
>>55027873

Bryan Cranston was, I believe, the second officer that was shown the three letters that Mrs. Ryan was going to receive and moved it up the chain to the guy who made the decision to bring him home.

Anonymous

Please post more GoT reactions :)

Stefan Johannsson

Is it Cap Am Civil War time yet!?!? :)))) lol. I know ur a sucker for Bucky. I may have a man crush. Just sayin'

Danishprince
>>55064183

She does 3 GoT videos a week - There needs to also be room for movies and other reactions :)

Joe Blankenship

It’s important to see movies like this every now and then. Helps us appreciate the sacrifices that were made and how brave those soldiers were. And this one is almost impossible not to cry during. When a man is dying and screaming out for his mama, that is just so heart-wrenching.

nataliegold
>>55055077

Hahaha I know! Tyler pointed it out to me after the fact. Can’t believe I missed that!

nataliegold
>>55021628

I did not realize it was the same soldier from earlier in the movie, no. Tyler pointed it out to me. So crazy...

nataliegold
>>55004169

Apocalypse Now is one of Tyler’s favorite films. I don’t know if I can handle watching that one a second time tho 😅

Anonymous

I'm usually late to the viewing party and don't have much more to add beyond what others have already said. But man, I was a mess watching/anticipating your reactions before the flashback even started. Thank you for doing these reactions. It's like getting to share movies/shows I know well with a new friend. As most of my friends are as familiar with these things as I am. I think the thing that stood out the most to me in this was Riben's acceptance of the mission by the end. To where he was literally covering Ryan with his own body to protect him. I feel this movie sentimentalizes the comradery and bond of the soldiers, but feel the warfare was portrayed in a way I had never witnessed before this movie. None of the "action" made me want to be part of it. That D-Day scene was so brutal and relentless. "...for every man I kill the farther away from home I feel..." Whew. I'm now exhausted as well. Thanks for sharing such raw reactions.

Rime Pendragon
>>55015821

I saw it in the theater with a group of teenagers in the back row cheering each time a German got shot. Very annoying !

Rime Pendragon
>>55070470

I think she now does a MCU movie each Monday. At least that has been the pattern for the last few movies.

Garrick Smalley

Yep, not gonna watch this again. I support you watching it and you get a "like" here and on YT. I am not going through this again, a little too painful and it seems "we" have not learned war is organized murder.

Anonymous

If anyone here are fans of Sons of Anarchy or The Walking Dead, Ryan Hurst was the soldier with hearing loss.

DaMarkiM

so....grave of the fireflies, when?

Anonymous

Band of Brothers is an amazing HBO miniseries that Spielberg and Hanks produced, but for another fantastic, less tear-filled option is Ron Howard and Hanks' HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon about the Space Race.

Anonymous
>>55017177

I think if Nat recognized that at the time, it would have wrecked her even more.

Thomas Malley
>>54984236

I agree. she takes way too much weight on her shoulders about this. it's great nat, don't worry so much.

Danny Miller

The movie starts at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.

Bpark

Ooh I strongly recommend Band of Brothers. Incredible cinematography, acting and story telling that is based on the story of an actual paratrooper company from WWII. It's in a class of its own!

Bpark

Plus it's a neat 10 episodes lol

Ortizmo2000
>>55252290

More importantly, it's easier to watch than SPR but nonetheless powerful on its own. Perfect series.

Fluffer's friend, Jason!

You need to watch Band of Brothers series on HBO now. So good, emotionally moving, intense, and very similar to SPR since it's created by Spielberg and Hanks as well.

Anonymous

It's interesting how you pointed out the soldiers were Czech. Not many people notice that hidden detail. Supposedly they were telling the two Americans that they weren't German and hadn't killed anybody and were surrending. But, unfortunately, they didn't know that.

James Leet

Definitely would add another recommendation for Band of Brothers. It is a miniseries that follows a real company of American paratroopers that fought in WWII, so you get an even deeper connection to the characters with a little more realism. Saving Private Ryan is a great movie thematically, but as you mentioned it has some Hollywood "sentimental" moments and takes a lot of liberties with military realities (except for the opening landing beach scene).

James Leet
>>55216392

It is actually a different American military cemetery in Normandy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normandy_American_Cemetery_and_Memorial You can tell by the American and French flags flying in the beginning, other location clues in the background, and in Ryan's dialogue at the end where he talks about "coming back here."

Robert Avila

Just watched but the YouTube version. Such an amazing and impactful movie. This is one I believe I couldn't take watching all the way through again. I was crying from your reaction so I'm probably right. Absolutely loved your reaction (as usual).

Kevin Townsend

Great movie! Great reaction. Spielberg’s Lincoln is another great movie, but I’ve always been partial to President Lincoln.

Eddie

Enjoyed watching this movie again, this time along with your reaction. Upham always gets me mad lol. I blame him for Tom Hanks getting shot. Band of Brothers is really good but you might cry during every single episode.

Anonymous
>>54991864

Literally just came to scour the comments to see if anyone pointed out the Upham at the end thing. I was losing my mind every time she made some meaningful comment about Upham's change and understanding now.

Anonymous

its definitely a hard film to get through but so important to see at the same time. It's nice to see others reacting to war films the way I do.

Ian Cano

I wanted to point out that the German SS soldier who kills the Private Mellish and the German soldier that Capt. Miller lets go and kills Miller at the end of the movie are two different characters. http://www.sproe.com/s/steamboat-comparison.htm. Thanks for your heartfelt reaction.

Anonymous

I understand that it's sometimes difficult to recognize a known actor in the figurative heat of the moment (especially in a movie that's as chaotic as this one at times) but I'm surprised you didn't spot Nathan Fillion's (from Firefly) cameo role as the first Private Ryan, the one from Minn. I have to take the opportunity now to say thank you for your reaction videos. It's a sad truth that great movies can only be seen for the first time once. They can be watched over and over as many times as you wish, but only experienced fresh once. Your reaction videos are as close as we can get to that experience.

Anonymous

Oh, and if you're ever in the mood for another well done WWII piece starring Tom Hanks might I suggest "Greyhound". What's especially interesting about it is that it deals with an aspect of the war that's almost never covered. Eh...I better not say anymore about it, don't want to be a spoiler. Stay Golden. :)

ChickensAreRacist

‘Too much sentimentality’? I don’t get that.

Anonymous

The fact you picked up on the fact the soldiers in the beginning scene wasn't speaking German was very impressive!! They actually did say :"Please don’t shoot me! I am not German, I am Czech, I didn’t kill anyone! I am Czech!" It was extremely sad and very good detail to add into the movie and not say anything. Adds to the real confusion during. But great catch!!!! Not very many people actually caught that.

MertzRocks

Natalie, did you notice? (DID ANYONE??) The WRONG Ryan (kames Frederick from Minnesota) was played by NATHAN FILLION! I never noticed that before...

MertzRocks

F'ed Up Beyond All Recognition (I've also heard "F'ed Up Big And Royally")