Analyse the methods used to make the opening battle sequence of ‘Saving Private Ryan’ both shocking and realistic, and say how effective you find it as an introduction to the film.
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Analyse the methods used to make the opening battle sequence of 'Saving Private Ryan' both shocking and realistic, and say how effective you find it as an introduction to the film. 'Saving Private Ryan' was first released on September 11th 1998, a joint production from Paramount and Dreamworks Pictures. It was directed by Steven Spielberg, who had previously had worldwide success with Jaws (1975); Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); E.T. The Extra-Terrestial (1982); Jurassic Park (1993) and Schindler's List (1993) - to name but a few! The film went on to win five Academy Awards (Oscars) including Best Director in 1999. Some of the leading actors in the film were Tom Hanks (Captain Miller), Tom Sizemore (Sergeant Horvath), Edward Burns (Private Reiben), Matt Damon (Private Ryan) and Vin Diesel (Private Carparzo). Damon and Diesel have since gone on to establish themselves as major 'A List' actors with a number of...


