It was inspired by a true story and was directed bySteven Spielberg.
Like all great films, war or otherwise,Saving Private Ryanfeatures some memorable dialogue.
The world has taken a turn for the surreal."
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But thequote from the war moviecan just as easily be applied to war itself.
9"This Ryan better be worth it.
He’d better go home and cure some disease or invent a longer-lasting lightbulb or something."
Its a sentiment Ryan would take to heart and reference later.
Maybe a hundred others.
Do you know how many men I’ve lost under my command?"
One mans death might mean countless other men make it home.
The moment is a vulnerable one for Miller, givingTom Hanks a chanceto show off his acting chops.
7"If God be for us, who could be against us?"
It also hints at Uphams knowledge of literature.
6"We all have orders, and we have to follow ‘em.
That supersedes everything, including your mothers."
Miller reminds them that despite their mothers desires to have them home, their orders are more important.
5"Like finding a needle in a stack of needles."
After Miller receives his orders to find Private Ryan, he begins assembling the squad that will accompany him.
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The moment sets the stage for what theyre facing.
But by the time they find himand bythe end of the filmsome have changed their minds.
And that there was no way I was deserting them.
I think she’d understand that."
2"Earn this.
One of themost profound quotes inSaving Private Ryanis also the shortest and simplestEarn it.
Millers final words have become an iconic line for good reason.
Ryan takes those words to heart, shown through the films final scene.
1"I tried to live my life the best that I could.
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I hope that was enough.
Saving Private Ryanboth begins and ends with the now-elderly Ryan visiting a cemetery with his family.
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