
The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. We see his upbringing and how this shaped his views, especially his religious view and anti-killing stance. We see Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army and trying to become a medic. Finally, we see the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge.... (Full plot summary below)
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The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. We see his upbringing and how this shaped his views, especially his religious view and anti-killing stance. We see Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army and trying to become a medic. Finally, we see the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge.
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| MediaMikesMichael A. Smith"Hacksaw Ridge" relies on strong performances and brilliant storytelling to tell the story without being heavy-handed. |
| John Hanlon ReviewsJohn HanlonA tremendous achievement, this Mel Gibson-directed drama is one of the year's best. |
| FilmGamedMahmoud MahdyHacksaw Ridge restores faith in the possibility of larger than life stories with notable dramatic, technical and artistic achievements without a larger than life budget |
| Huffington PostJackie K. Cooper"Hacksaw Ridge" is the best movie I have seen this year. Some will not be able to watch the film because of its intensity and war violence, but for those who can it is an amazing story of faith, courage, love and patriotism. |
| New England Movies WeeklyDaniel M. KimmelGarfield gives an Oscar-worthy performance, showing the medic to be a simple man of conviction and courage. |
| JoBlo's Movie EmporiumChris BumbrayA stunning achievement... This is a movie about a gentle man, but it's not a gentle film. |
| San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleHacksaw 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. |
| New York ObserverRex ReedThe best war film since "Saving Private Ryan." It is violent, harrowing, heartbreaking and unforgettable. And yes, it was directed by Mel Gibson. He deserves a medal, too. |
| Baret NewsKam WilliamsA moving portrait of an unorthodox war hero who contributed considerably to the effort without ever wielding a weapon against the enemy. |
| London Evening StandardDavid SextonIt is at once an inspirational faith film and viscerally violent, just like Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. And it is a true story. |