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[edit] Saving Private Ryan

The article is currently under improvement, most of the work done by User:Lepeu1999. Despite a proper Development section (on its way), what is needed for the GA or FA? igordebraga ≠ 15:42, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Erik

  • The lead section should have only two or three full paragraphs.
  • The Plot section should be under 900 words per WikiProject Films' style guidelines.
  • There needs to be a Production section to reflect in more detail about how this project got started. When was the idea first introduced? Was the project fast-tracked to production? Why did Spielberg join the project; why did Hanks?
  • There does not need to be so much "historical background" about the actual events if there is already an article on it.
  • Filming locations should be combined with the new Production section, since it is a part of the process.
  • Portrayal of combat could be renamed to something else, since there were adjustments that weren't combat-related (like the tank models and the change of division). Not sure if this section could be broken up into actual details of production and criticism of the historical presentation (which would go under Reception).
  • The article could use an image that would illustrate as many of the main characters (especially Hanks' and Damon's characters) as possible, as well as the D-Day invasion scene, which seems (at least, from my readings) to be the most talked-about scene in the film.
  • Reception section could be more detailed; some questions below to answer:
  • When and where was its world premiere?
  • When and where was its US premiere (was the first US showing commercial or at a festival)?
  • Is there any information about how many other countries the film was showed in?
  • The specific percentage at Rotten Tomatoes could be included, as well as specific reviews covering the pros and cons of the film.
  • What did British and German reviewers think of the film?
  • Any WWII historians that reviewed the film? (Take a look at Apocalypto -- poorly structured article, but there are quite a few reviews of that film by historians.)
  • "...being one of a few that have won the Best Director award without also winning Best Picture" is not addressed at the IMDb citation and probably not addressed at the Academy's official list, either. A citation should be found to support this observation.
  • Is there anything encyclopedic about the VHS or DVD release of the film? Did it have anything that was left out of the theatrical release? Was it successful with VHS/DVD sales and rentals?
  • Wasn't the film aired on TV uncut? I don't know if I'm confusing this with Schindler's List, but this may be a similar controversy that could be addressed.
  • How were casting decisions made, especially for Hanks and Damon?
  • I would suggest taking a look at the film's IMDb trivia; there is some information that could be followed up on and integrated into the article (not as trivia, of course) with citations attached. There is some casting talk on that page, but I don't know if it's true.

Feel free to respond to my suggestions, and I'll add further commentary. —Erik (talk • contrib • review) - 18:25, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

My only problem with the IMDB trivia suggestion is it's a Wiki itself and anyone can add to it. I'm not sure that part's a valid source.--Lepeu1999 00:41, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
I agree; what I meant was to use it as a guideline to see if that information exists out there, and not cite IMDB directly. Just follow up on some of the information if you have time, such as Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford being considered for the role of Captain John Miller. I've found that some trivia bits have some grain of truth to them, as I found with some things for Spider-Man. Of course, never cite the trivia page for IMDb directly, just take keywords and see if you can find matching information at an attributable source. —Erik (talk • contrib • review) - 16:01, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
  • Cast list should be set out in Actor as character syle with a small bit of info about them. Buc 16:55, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
  • Please see automated peer review suggestions here. Thanks, APR t 22:09, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
The images also need fair use rationales. See passed GA/FAs film articles for examples. --Nehrams2020 04:18, 9 May 2007 (UTC)