War Saving Private Ryan
Use the films below:
Saving Private Ryan (2:49:00)
This too is based on a true story. It’s one of Spielberg’s greatest achievements: a cinematographic masterpiece that will overwhelm you with its power from its first frames. It’s both brutal and incredibly moving, epic and highly personal. It emphasizes the bravery and immense sacrifices of those who served, as well as the massive carnage and its randomness.
Instruction:
1.How would you describe this film’s examination of the war it represents?,
2.Realistic? Abstract? Ironic? Detached? Humorous? Brutal?,
3.All of these are complex films so the answer is probably some combination of the aforementioned–and more. Given this what seems to be this film’s attitude toward this war and the people who fought it?,
4.As always choose at least “two scenes” to use as supporting examples for your argument. “”Screen shot each of them. Be specific in your analysis and do not summarize. “”
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War
Use the films below:
Saving Private Ryan (2:49:00)
This too is based on a true story. It’s one of Spielberg’s greatest achievements: a cinematographic masterpiece that will overwhelm you with its power from its first frames. It’s both brutal and incredibly moving, epic and highly personal. It emphasizes the bravery and immense sacrifices of those who served, as well as the massive carnage and its randomness.
Instruction:
1.How would you describe this film’s examination of the war it represents?
2.Realistic? Abstract? Ironic? Detached? Humorous? Brutal?
3.All of these are complex films, so the answer is probably some combination of the aforementioned–and more. Given this, what seems to be this film’s attitude toward this war, and the people who fought it?
4.As always, choose at least “two scenes” to use as supporting examples for your argument. “”Screen shot each of them. Be specific in your analysis, and do not summarize. “”
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