Most of the new names involved in these films are already in need of a comeback. Vin Diesel, Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow came and went. Joe Fiennes never became much of anything. John Madden's follow-ups were Captain Correlli's Mandolin and Proof. His latest, Killshot, is getting only a limited release. None of the writers have matched their success. Robert Rodat hasn't had a credit since The Patriot.

I loved The Thin Red Line but I think I'd have to go with Saving Private Ryan as best picture.