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Hacksaw Ridge

Name: Hacksaw Ridge
Director: Mel Gibson
Genre: War
Released: November 4, 2016
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 71

2016

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Summit Entertainment | Release Date: November 4, 2016

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Luke Bracey, Sam Worthington, Teresa Palmer

Summary: In Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an army medic, he single-handedly evacuatedIn Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an army medic, he single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers and was wounded by a grenade and hit by snipers. Doss was the first conscientious objector awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.… Expand

Director: Mel Gibson

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War

Rating: R

Runtime: 131 min

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	#93 Most Discussed Movie of 2016
	#81 Most Shared Movie of 2016

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San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleNov 3, 2016

Hacksaw Ridge is one of the best films of 2016. And the victory is all the more sweet for Gibson in that he succeeds on his own weird terms. Read full review

Philadelphia InquirerTirdad DerakhshaniNov 3, 2016

Garfield melts into his Doss character in a performance that seems impossibly still and tranquil. He’s mesmerizing. It’s almost impossible to imagine he ever played Spider-Man. Read full review

Time Out New YorkDave CalhounSep 6, 2016

Overall, there aren’t many shades of gray in Hacksaw Ridge, but it’s a movie that fulfills its purpose with vigor, confidence and swagger, and those battle scenes are impossible to take your eyes off. Read full review

USA TodayBrian TruittNov 2, 2016

Brutally intense and elegantly crafted, the film showcases the stellar acting chops of Andrew Garfield and Vince Vaughn, and it’s director Mel Gibson’s best work behind the scenes since 1995’s Oscar best-picture winner Braveheart. Read full review

The New YorkerAnthony LaneOct 31, 2016

The result, though corny at times, treads close to madness and majesty alike, and nobody but Gibson could have made it. Read full review

Tampa Bay TimesSteve PersallNov 2, 2016

It feels disingenuous to celebrate Doss' moral code by vividly pretending to demolish it. Nobody disputes the notion that war is hell. But maybe this particular war movie didn't need that. Read full review

The PlaylistJessica KiangSep 4, 2016

Along with screenwriters Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight, Gibson, whose lack of directorial subtlety but skill with action both reach an apex here, is not content to tell the true story of Desmond Doss and his unshakeable, courage-giving faith. He wants to convince us that his faith was, in fact, the truth. Read full review

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TLHGNov 5, 2016

Wow! What a movie! Honestly, there is no reason to get into details, this flick is just an amazing movie experience from the first second! It starts a little bit dramatic, becomes a romance, turns into a comedy, spends a few minutes in the drama again, and then just dives into a bombastic war-action, with everything working perfectly together to get you involved with the story (which is clever, isn't real life a blend of different genres tooWow! What a movie! Honestly, there is no reason to get into details, this flick is just an amazing movie experience from the first second! It starts a little bit dramatic, becomes a romance, turns into a comedy, spends a few minutes in the drama again, and then just dives into a bombastic war-action, with everything working perfectly together to get you involved with the story (which is clever, isn't real life a blend of different genres too anyway?) Just sit, avoid distractions and enjoy!… Expand

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imjoedavidsonNov 11, 2016

Mel Gibson has the ability to create movies with a gripping tension line from start to finish. At 2 hours 18 minutes, I didn't for a second feel the need to check my watch and I surely didn't lose interest in the film at any point. This film portrays the incredibly extreme reality of war and can oftentimes leave you gob-smacked by the images on screen. Mel has found many moments that will make you feel like you are 'in the movie' as the battlesMel Gibson has the ability to create movies with a gripping tension line from start to finish. At 2 hours 18 minutes, I didn't for a second feel the need to check my watch and I surely didn't lose interest in the film at any point. This film portrays the incredibly extreme reality of war and can oftentimes leave you gob-smacked by the images on screen. Mel has found many moments that will make you feel like you are 'in the movie' as the battles rages on. Something I particularly liked about this film was that the essence of the film continued to come back to the value of life on both the U.S soldiers and Japanese side. Heart wrenching and raw; I had a strong visceral feel toward this film. Great performances by Hugo Weaving,Teresa Palmer, all the young gun actors that had cameos and of course -Andrew Garfield.

Andrew Garfield, open-hearted and well connected to the character, he certainly does a great job of bringing Desmond Doss to life/doing the character justice. This young actor has been handed powerful emotional content and has reciprocated by giving audiences a home run performance. Oftentimes overlooked; Andrew Garfield has put his talent on the line and *fingers crossed* will continue to be given the opportunity to shine in large future projects. By the time credits start rolling, you will need (atleast) a few more minutes to digest what you have just seen to fully process the heart-wrenching tragedy/reality of war and the heroic young man that dared to push against the grain. A VERY, VERY POWERFUL FILM. A MUST SEE.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

SammyWongNov 5, 2016

Incredibly visceral and inspiring film! Andrew Garfield deserves an Oscar for his performance. It's a shame that Mel Gibson has gone 10 years since directing "Apocalypto" which is another stellar piece of movie making.

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moviemitch96Nov 5, 2016

Wow! I was completely blown away by this film! Mel Gibson has done what I considered to be the unthinkable: He's proved that he's still got what it takes to make a compelling and engaging film, even after all these years of his weird and controversial nature and personality, especially post-Passion of the Christ release. Anyhow, I digress. This was one solid and engaging war film from start to finish and quite possibly the most violent one I canWow! I was completely blown away by this film! Mel Gibson has done what I considered to be the unthinkable: He's proved that he's still got what it takes to make a compelling and engaging film, even after all these years of his weird and controversial nature and personality, especially post-Passion of the Christ release. Anyhow, I digress. This was one solid and engaging war film from start to finish and quite possibly the most violent one I can recall since Saving Private Ryan. Nonetheless, it still manages to stand out rather well this way. As for the cast, Andrew Garfield gives what I'd heavily consider to be his greatest performance yet! Other familiar faces such as Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn, Hugo Weaving, Teresa Palmer, etc round out the great and talented supporting cast in this film. Overall, despite a few moments of predictability throughout, they're more than made up for through the sheer power of the film's remarkable true story and hero along with the harrowing yet memorable war sequences in the film's second half. Simply put, it's just one solid film and a surprisingly pleasant return to form for director Mel Gibson!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

SkullverNov 5, 2016

Honestly, compared to all the other garbage that's put out there with no effort at all. This movie is a true work of art as it's well written and has exceptional acting. This movie doesn't demonize anyone, as it's based on a solder that vows to never touch a rifle. My heart was beating during the war scenes and I feel like this movie was a true work of art.

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NathanDrake007Nov 10, 2016

Mel Gibson’s new directorial effort Hacksaw Ridge is by far one of his most ambitious and surprising efforts in years. Not even his previous war film We Were Soldiers could reach the same heights as this, maybe because the subject matter is something more of a celebration to the true heroes of war, the Medics on the battlefield.

World War 2 Medic Private Desmond T. Doss, played absolutely brilliantly here by Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spiderman)Mel Gibson’s new directorial effort Hacksaw Ridge is by far one of his most ambitious and surprising efforts in years. Not even his previous war film We Were Soldiers could reach the same heights as this, maybe because the subject matter is something more of a celebration to the true heroes of war, the Medics on the battlefield.

World War 2 Medic Private Desmond T. Doss, played absolutely brilliantly here by Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spiderman) is the centrepiece of the film. We not only get a taste of how amazing Garfield’s acting chops are stretched through grindingly raw and emotional strength, but we can learn to love a usually hard to master Virginian accent without wanting to cringe and in-fact I didn’t even notice the accent a few minutes in due to how much the story and my perspective changed from that of criticism to pure enjoyment. This true story of Doss, who won the Congressional Medal of Honour despite refusing to bear arms during the entirety of WWII (even training) on religious grounds and is astounding to behold due to him never faltering from his faith and beliefs. Doss was drafted and ostracized by his fellow soldiers (he was beaten and belittled for most of his training), for his pacifist stance for most of his time with the company. That was until Okinawa. The movie really doesn’t hold too many surprises in the form of plot if you know about the battle of Okinawa Japan in the horrific times of the Pacific War of World War 2. But what separates this war story from the norm is the heroics and bravery of Doss and when Doss and his company reach the shores of Okinawa and realise their orders are to climb to the top of Hacksaw Ridge, little do they know the horrors that are at its summit. Underground caves and tunnel systems the Japanese use to hide and ambush allied soldiers to force them back over the edge. Over 1500 men were killed just on this very cliff face. Doss however, went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life without firing a single shot from a weapon and saving 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa. If you’re an Atheist like me, some things may feel very heavy on the religious themes of the film, but they are never forced upon you and quite frankly are welcomed due to the very foundations of Doss and his character. I have witnessed a lot of religious people in my time taking the context of the bible and using it the wrong way, but Doss and his beliefs are so grounded and he sticks to every single one without sway, for that I was proud to listen to everything the film and Doss has to say.

Other than Garfield, most of the cast does a fantastic job with their roles. It is so hard to fault anyone when there is so much passion in a project such as this. Highlights for me were Vince Vaughn playing bad ass Sergeant Howle and seeing our very own Aussie’s Hugo Weaving (fingers crossed for Best Supporting Role Oscar), Rachel Griffiths and Ben Mingay (Packed to The Rafters, Home & Away) among many other Aussies (This was filmed over 100 days in our very own backyard of NSW) also see if you can catch Ryan Corr and Mel Gibson’s very own son Milo Gibson.
The music of the film is a true testament to how scoring a film should be done. How Rupert Gregson-Williams keeps such a booming score fairly low key throughout is fantastic and yet it whispers underneath key moments that are so subtle but leave an almost haunting effect. The visual effects, camera-work and Cinematography by Simon Duggan (The Great Gatsby) in the film is another overwhelming achievement. I was prepared to go in for a Zack Snyder Esque’ nuance of over the top, slow motion madness and I am so glad I didn’t get it mostly throughout the entire film, at least until it was welcomed towards the end with amazing effect during the final few moments of the siege.

Rumours are true, Mel Gibson is back and in fine form, it really is a feat in its own right with the troubled stars recent bad past. With some great starring roles as of late, it is nice to see he hasn’t lost his touch behind the camera. Apart from one of my all-time favourite films The Water Diviner (Andrew Knight wrote the screenplay and does so again for Hacksaw Ridge), not since Gibson’s very own Braveheart and Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan have we witnessed the horror and beauty of war with such Grandeur.… Expand

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AxeTNov 14, 2016

Rating = 6 (Metacritic incompetence)... Very high expectations from word of mouth just didn't live up to this as I watched it. It's a bit too melodramatic for my taste which is slightly surprising coming from Gibson. It is a great true story, and the film is well made for sure and refreshingly conventional in its way. It starts off slow which is not necessarily a problem, but once at war the battles are so gruesomely endless my attention wasRating = 6 (Metacritic incompetence)... Very high expectations from word of mouth just didn't live up to this as I watched it. It's a bit too melodramatic for my taste which is slightly surprising coming from Gibson. It is a great true story, and the film is well made for sure and refreshingly conventional in its way. It starts off slow which is not necessarily a problem, but once at war the battles are so gruesomely endless my attention was strained.

War movies have never been a favorite genre of mine and I rarely love them. Love and War are the two most powerful experiences in life, so they fundamentally always draw intense interest.

Here's just over a dozen of the best I've seen.

"Star Wars" (fantasy but still war)
"Force Ten from Navarone" (immensely under-rated plot driven/message-less mission story with great cast and even better than the classic original)
"Apocalypse Now" (over-rated as supreme best, still a masterpiece yeah)
"Das Boot"
"Platoon"
"Full Metal Jacket" (flawed but Kubrick)
"Born on the Fourth of July"
"Jacob's Ladder" (not really a war movie and exactly its trippy brilliance)
"Saving Private Ryan" (flawed but worthy)
"The Thin Red Line" (flawed by worthy)
"Three Kings" (surprisingly original)
"The Pianist" (not so much war, but backdrop)
"Inglorious Basterds" (fantasy but genius)… Expand

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