#1 Invasion of Normandy Omaha Beach from "Saving Private Ryan"

Veterans of the beach landings during D-Day World War II have commented regarding the realism with which this scene was filmed. They have had very emotional reactions, and some have stated the scene was a screened replay of the exact events they experienced. The emotions, sounds, and chaotic feeling the viewer experiences is breathtaking. The director, Steven Spielberg, molded this scene to be a first hand account of the actual Omaha Beach Invasion. The devastating effects of the Germans' defense was described with vivid imagery and gruesome detail. The number of soldiers that were killed and wounded during this invasion was portrayed exceptionatly effectively. The staggering number of bodies floating in the surf and stacked on the beach was horrifying. The surf turned red with blood, and the use of color was utilized for dramatic effect. This scene is considered by many to be the most realistically detailed battle scene ever filmed.