7 patriotic movies to make you feel Red, White & Blue all over

Tom Hanks (center) in “Saving Private Ryan”

As you get ready to sing “Happy Birthday” to the U.S. of A. Saturday, here are seven movies that should help get you in the right frame  of mind. If at least one of these doesn’t quicken your pulse, we suggest you get to your doctor’s office first thing Monday.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)


Rocky IV (1985)

Miracle (2004)

National Treasure (2004)

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

The Patriot (2000)

Independence Day (1996)