Starring in numerous classics that captured our imaginations, Tom Hanks is now nothing short of a cultural icon. You can divide the history of war films into two eras: before and after Saving Private Ryan. The most influential war movie since Lewis Milestone‘s All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), which director Steven Spielberg cites as a key inspiration, Saving Private Ryan is one of the great directorial accomplishments in cinema led by Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks). The battle scenes are remarkable for their awe-inspiring technical wizardry and authenticity.

Source: Parade