![]() Gibson's direction through these scenes was terrific and I must say that he managed to put some of the most graphic war scenes that you're ever going to witness. The battle scenes themselves are downright horrific and there about as tense as you're ever going to witness on a screen. What makes the film work so wonderfully well is that the drama off the battle field is just as intense as what is on the battle field once we get there. There's no question that the film is one of the greatest war movies out there. Gibson's direction is perfect and technically speaking there's not a single flaw to be found. Not only the courage he showed but also the guts it took for him to stand up and do what he believed in. ![]() Obviously I'm not going to spoil the various plot points in the film but it's quite remarkable what this young man did. Mel Gibson's HACKSAW RIDGE is a story that probably would have been laughed off the page had it not been based on a true story. They believe him to be a coward and can't understand his feelings but soon he's going to have to prove his worth during the battle of Okinawa. WWII breaks out and Doss believes it's his duty to sign up but he's soon butting heads with the people in his troop as he refuses to pick up a gun. Hacksaw Ridge (2016) **** (out of 4) The incredible true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), a simple man from Virginia who grows up with a strong religious nature, which means that he can not kill anyone.
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