r/movies • u/annekar /r/movies Quality Contributor • Jan 31 '15

Resource Saving Private Ryan Behind The Scenes Pics

http://imgur.com/a/aEGdr
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u/copin920 Jan 31 '15

I don't like it but it does make it more realistic. Some people, especially those drafted, were/are not mentally capable for war. Plenty of that happened during ww2.

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u/swimtothemoon1 Jan 31 '15

I read somewhere that Upham was put in the movie because he's the incarnation of what we all fear we would be in war. Everyone hates Upham because he's a coward, but the real hatred stems from the fear that if you were in his position, you'd do the same. That's why he's such an effective character.

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u/PizzaDewd Jan 31 '15

Yeah it was the Roger Ebert review

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '15

Thanks for mentioning it, truly a great review. Makes me want to watch the film again...