Successful implementation of the book by C. Rayn

I can remember that I first saw the film in the '70s as a young boy (the s / w version), I was excited. In the meantime, I have seen the movie and more like him is still very good. Surely you can not compare this film with "The soldier James Rayn" and this comparison would be absolutely senseless, because "The Longest Day" was released in 1962 and "The soldier James Rayn" 1998. Yes, only the modest end of a period of 36 years! Well, from the historical value of this film is much better for those interested. The figures are presented in German as well as of Allied side. The plot is absolutely correct although many details are not brought (which is not surprising given the complexity of this topic). I personally found it very unfortunate that one has not been received so right on the US invasion of the "Omaha" (that was where also "The soldier James Rayn" plays). This debacle for the US 1st and 29th Division is very trivialized although it was a very bad thing for the Americans. But because this is a US-Spielfilm I can understand perhaps. Now briefly to the "color conversion" of the film: I would say that was nothing! Had there not be able to pick out from the computer? The uniforms are like painted (and not also meet the original colors), faces seem more "pink pig". Personally, I recommend here prefer the original black / white version, which is also available on Amazon.
Last but not least there is still following should be noted: those who prefer one over comprehensive and historical review of the "invasion" interested is well served with this film! However, anyone who is brutally war scenes where people are being killed in almost any shape and also has no interest in the course of history, is certainly better off with the masterpiece of Steven Spielberg.
Torsten Schulz, 36 years, Neumünster, Germany