Sure it is a very positive film but, it is very violent and I urge parents to see this movie with their children.
Saving Private Ryan
(2007, Rated R, Action/adventure, Starring Edward Burns, Matt Damon, Tom Hanks, Barry Pepper, Giovanni Ribisi)Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 60% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 40% | of parents say there are good role models |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Gory...
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Excellent; Probably the Best War Film I've Ever Seen.
This is a brilliant film. It has constant, no-holds-bar action (especially the opening and the climax)and very moving preformances. Well done, Spielberg, you've done it again.
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great movie, but Too Much Violence for Younger Reviewers
Another great piece from Spielberg, this is a film not for children. The first 25 minutes of the movie is one of the most violent pieces in cinema, and simply from that part, you know it isn't for kids. People under age 16 could easily become desensitized to the violence present in this film. I saw it at age 16, and it was a pretty gruesome film, and often times made me cringe. The swearing is also bad, but considering it is a war movie, as Tim O'Brien put it, "If you send your kids to war, expect them to come home talking dirty." The role models are very good, especially Tom Hanks' character who risks and gives his life for another man. One of the ultimate stories of sacrifice for a greater cause, it is a wonderful piece for anyone age 17 and up.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
NOT FOR PEOPLE UNDER 17!!!
IT IS A GREAT MOVIE but the violence and swearing is overly gruesome,sick,intense,and gross
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
The best war movie ever!
Steven Speilburg has done it again! And this time, he made what people don't want to see as war and made it real. This is what war is like. And it's not pretty. Beware the Violence and Strong Language(2 dozen F Bombs) If you think your teenager is mature enough, then you could let the, enjoy this excellent soon to be classic masterpiece. Not for ANYBODY under 13.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Brings History to Life
This was on TNT the other day and I actually let my 12 year old watch this because it was broken up with commercials and we could talk about the scenes he had just seen (like the guy walking around looking for his blown off arm) - if I hadn't watched this with him and if we weren't able to talk about it together, I woul dnot have let him see this movie. Having said all that, I believe it was the first time he understood what war is all about - it's not something you play on a video screen. At the end of the movie it opened a great dialogue on ethics, was it worth it? If he was Private Ryan, how would he have spent his life? you definately need to know your kid before you watch this.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Fine for adults, off for 17 and under.
I think this is a good movie, but it is definitely not for kids. I read on Wikipedia that the violence was enough to get this rated NC-17, but the MPAA decided to rate it R because of it's historical value. I'm not saying you should never watch this movie, but no one under 18 or 19 should.
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
This may be one of the most violent war movies you will ever see.
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
GRAPHIC, VIOLENT, EXPLICIT, AND AWESOME
POSSIBLY THE MOST GRAPHIC, VIOLENT MOVIE YOU WILL EVER SEE! Limbs are blown off, organs are spilling out, f-bombs dropping every 4 minutes. but the BEST war movie ever. I was only able to see it because it was on tv
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Best depiction of war isn't a good thing
It is very gruesome including a scene with a man crying for his mother and clutching his entrails and another where a man drags a wounded comrade and then looks back to see the comrade missing half the body. In other words it is very bloody and depicts war well. There are scenes where the men talk about sex in the end. Strong language is used. In a closing scene u see a nazi slowly pushing a knife into an american and whispering things. then you see an american shoot him after he surrenders. Not recomended for anyone under 13.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
tHIS WAR MOVIE IS SO AWSOME BEST WAR MOVIE EVER!!!
THIS WAR MOVIE IS THE MOST BLODEST MOST VILOENT MOST GROOSEM MOST BLOODY WAR MOST GRAPHIL MOST RELSITIC WAR MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN PARNETS NEVER LET YPUR CHILD UNDER 17 WATCH THIS MOVIE IF YOU DO PROVIDED PARENTAL GUIDENCE!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
A great eye opener to kids to realise was is not all glory. The whole movie will have kids sitting there stunned at the horror of it all. The movie is simply savage, with the film depicting the great pains of war. Great directing by legedary Steven Spielberg, a classic.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
This is one of my favorite movies. The first 25 minutes are very graphic and have a bad influence on younger kids. Spielberg very accurately shows the fears soldiers go through and shows that they are like normal people. None of the soldiers comes in to save the day like most people think they will. It is a very heartbreaking movie but it filmmaking at near its best. It also shows what war veterans go through. It is a war movie like no other. *This review was written by a 12 year old.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Just how war is
Good movie, strong violence and language. Mature audiences recommended, but i dont think females would be attracted to this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Five out of five stars.
This story is one that needs to be shown everywhere. A fine movie that makes you realize that we can't watch and wait. Go.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
The Best War Movie of ALL Time. A must see!!!
We watched this in high school, and my God, it was beyond amazing. It is VERY graphic (blood, guts, dismemberment), but it is amazing nonetheless. I was able to handle it as a 14 year old without screaming or crying (is this what parents are afraid of us doing when we see a R rated movie?). Although, I could understand that some teens might be disturbed by the content, but if they want to watch it, let them. It is an amazing emotional WW2 tale. If you want to show your kid an action movie, this should be it. You won't regret it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Just Depends.
I think that maturity level and sensitivity to violence are both very important subjects to consider before you see this movie. If you are sensitive to gore don't see this movie. Also, if cursing is an issue for you don't watch this film. F-bombs are quite routine.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Incrediblely realistic movie for a teenager and older.
This movie is often called one the best WWII movie of all time... and it's hard to disagree. This movie in general is about a young soldier named Private Ryan who's brothers all die in combat, and he's the last son of his parents remaining. So Tom Hanks and his company of Sergeants all go out on a quest to find Private Ryan and bring him back home to his parents, which is the first presentation of a good role model. In general though, the movie is very gory and does contain a great deal of realistic cussing and swearing. The reasoning behind my supporting of this swearing is simple, you need to put yourself in the position of these WWII soldiers on the battlefield. If there were bullets screaming past your head, wouldn't you have the urge to let out the "f" bomb??? So if you are a parent and think it is okay for your teenager to watch the movie, watch it with them and discuss what's happening if you really feel the urge. Saving Private Ryan gets a 5 out of 5 .
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Best war movie ever!
Best WW2 movie ever! Please please please see this movie! Even young kids need to be educated about war. This movie is life changing and will make you think about how lucky you are. This movie made me cry too. Yes, this movie is violent but thats reality. My father was deployed to Iraq when I was younger so I know about war. Besides the violence, enjoy this wonderful masterpiece!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Everyone should see this
At some point in your life, you must expierence this film. I have been hardened to movie violence. I make my own films on an advanced editing system, I know it's all fake, and what goes into it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
One of the Best War Films ever. Tom Hanks. Vin Diesal, Barry Pepper, ect.
I cannot give an age because you just have to be able to handle the horror and violence of war.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
My Favorite Movie
I have to admit this is my all time favorite movie. It is an amazing story but not very appropriate for you children. The first battle depicts d-day. This is the most graphic scene in any movie known to man. There are armless people, burning people a guy with his chest blown open with his innards hanging out. People are shot in the head and massacred. I can’t give you every detail or id be here all day. There is no sex or nudity. A lot of foul language, and show graphic scenes of war. One scene in particular shows a man slowly stabbed by a Nazi and I almost threw up. I’m ok with guts and all that stuff but if your child can’t watch the Discovery health channel then don’t let them watch it. This may even scare some adults so if you are the most bit squeamish DON’T WATCH IT!!!!!!!!!!
Lives in Virginia- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
saving private ryan review by critic07
It was an awsome war movie from my favorite director steven speilberg. It was a good family movie! No just kidding it was a brutalized action/war/drama movie that won the oscar winner of 1998 that gave me a thrill of a realalistic violent gorey movie. But i kinda cryed at the end because ******* ****.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Sad yet very good
I sorta cried at the end but i thought this was one of the best movies ever.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
VERY REALISTIC WW2 MOVIE
An excellent movie. ONe of the most realistic I've seen. I don't recommend it for kids under the age of 13.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Amazing war story
I think this movie is wonderful. I am 12 and have seen it. I think this is a great movie but parents should watch it first. This movie is very bloody and gory and uses profanity. All in all though I think it is a great movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
good but sad!
I saw it and I'm only 10!Sad but funny and dramatic too!Great 15+ movie!
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give it
Amazing, But for Mature people only
This was one of the greatest movies I ever saw. But it was extremely Violent and It held nothing back in showing the horrors of war. I rate it 14+ for mature veiwers and for average i give it 17+
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Incredibly Overrated
Just another film to bring in more troops for the US. If you're looking for a good was movie from 1998, watch Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
It is the best movey i have ever seen
this movie is not for thoes who want to watch it for the vilonce blood or gore. It is however ok for kids 13+ who want to learn about wwii or see what all the country has done for us. i would recemend every one to see it at one point in there life along with the shlidler's list it is verry violet and gory along with soccial behavior you would exspect in war speliburg dose not hold back on the houro of war
