7. Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan was labeled as one the finest war films ever made, and it’s easy to see why!
Anyone who has seen this 1998 Steven Spielberg movie will never forget the opening 20 minutes which graphically depict the Normandy beach landings.
Equally memorable is Tom’s searing portrayal of Captain John Miller, a school teacher by profession who is tasked with a perilous assignment. Captain Miller must lead a squad deep into enemy territory to find and save paratrooper James Ryan (Matt Damon).
Rightly lauded for his performance, Tom received another best actor nominated, and Saving Private Ryan won a host of awards.