If you enjoy war films, there’s one you simply must add to your list. This hit film has gripped audiences since its 2001 release. Black Hawk Down, directed by Ridley Scott and based on actual events, tells the story of 160 elite US soldiers who dropped into Mogadishu in October 1993 to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord.

However, they found themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily armed Somalis, resulting in 18 American deaths and 70 wounded. The film, which won two Oscars, stars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor and Tom Sizemore. Even 25 years later, fans can’t get enough of this film and it’s stood the test of time as being one of the best war movies.

One fan on Reddit, who goes by the username of MDuncan1182, said: “Black Hawk Down is better than Saving Private Ryan.”

The fan justified the reasons for their decision, saying: “With BHD you can have almost all the same conversations you’d have about SPR but SPR talks out loud too much about the overarching theme of the film (is one man’s life worth more than another’s/other’s).

“Where BHD puts you into the story and the experience the soldiers are having and mostly allows you to think to yourself about the moral conundrums or philosophical/political debates.”

“Its unflinching portrayal of war captures both the chaos and the brotherhood found within it. Overall, it stands as a favorite and a true masterpiece. The meaningful message about what war really looks like is both enriching and transformative.”

Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom Hanks and Matt Damon – it’s often listed as one of the best war films too.

The 1999 film has gained an impressive 8.6 score out of 10 on IMDB, with fans praising the emotional and action-packed story it tells.

If you’re hoping to watch Black Hawk Down, it’s available on Amazon Prime.

The story follows the WW2 Normandy Landings, when a group of US soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.

On Letterboxed, one reviewer said: “Within 30 mins into Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg rewrites everything about warfare filmmaking, destroys several Hollywood clichés, completely redefines the combat genre, and permanently cements his film’s place amongst the greatest examples of its kind.

“And the rest of the picture is no less intense, for this World War II epic remains powerful, visceral & harrowing throughout.”

You can watch the film on Amazon Prime.