Hacksaw Ridge [DVD]

This is at least the second time I've seen this movie and tears are streaming down my face, my heart is enraptured, this is by far one of the greatest movies ever made and it was made by a man of faith, certainly a man with flaws like all of us, but it was his faith that enabled to make this extraordinary, almost miraculous movie. This movie was made by the same man who made "The Passion of the Christ" movie. Mel Gibson is one of the most talented, gifted, brilliant actors and producers of any generation. I am still appalled that he was ever blacklisted by the disgusting Hollywood moguls. It was Mel Gibson who saved Robert Downey's life and career. He will go down in history of one of the greatest actors and directors and producers who ever lived while the Hollywood moguls who turned their backs on him will become entirely forgettable as they so deserve.

I've seen this film countless times so finally had to buy it, great performance from Andrew Garfield and the numerous stellar cast.Highly recommended film, was a great price, arrived very quickly and well packagedVery highly recommended sellerElizabeth Hair

I still stick to this review. I have watched it again and again and still feel the same as the first time I watched it and reviewed it.I loved this movie and I hate Army based movies. My Husband LOVES Army Based movies. So we decided to watch this one . I felt this movie would be a good one to watch because Mel Gibson did create Passion of the Christ and I loved that Movie and yes I am a Christian and have no problem telling that. Denying that would make me feel like I don't have faith in my Lord. But my husband just loves war movies.That said to the person that said the thing about this movie....This movie doesn't have to have perfect reenactments as long as the #1 main part of the movie is about the person and what he was about. Which it showed,a man that believed in his purpose of standing up for his belief and the truth of the Lord. #The main people that was around the main character which was Desmond Doss was correct. It showed how those that should be there to support him weren't but then saw their faults afterwards. Then also it shows his strengths in combat even without a weapon. His weapons were ,The Lord,his own mind,his strength in being able to handle pushing on for a greater purpose than his own. The lives he saved when NO one else stayed to save them and gave up but he didn't. It showed his courage in even giving his own life by putting himself in danger ,over and over and over again. He never gave up and the Lord was there with him through it all.He asked the Lord for only one thing..."Just give me one more" Meaning one more life to save,one more ounce of strength to bring them to safety, One more day for another soldier to live. It showed me that" I can do all things through him who gives me strength"Philippians 4:13Yes I pulled that card out. The Lord watches over you and me. He doesn't love one person more than another.Even Peter said, "I really am learning that God doesn't show partiality to one group of people over another" This movie portrays how the Lord works through us and also shows how we are to be so loyal to him in return to receive that asst or another word would be Love. Meaning show love and I will show you love. In scripture the Father God shows us by this verse and this one alone is the all meaning of life.... John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.This movie shows the Lord and is what the Lord wants us to see even if through a man like Mel Gibson. The Lord works in mysterious ways. Show passion and courage even under so many trials and he will reward you in heaven and on earth. Trust in him and believe so you can receive and be Blessed with the rewards that pour out for us from heaven. Yes movies are gory and violent. But even in the Bible it shows us life shouldn't be covered up just because you can't handle seeing a little blood. Life isn't easy and can bring the best of men or women to their knees. When Mel makes movies he doesn't hold back. He lets you see how it felt ,how it looked,he gave you a glimpse into that very moment and let you feel even by visual what it was truly like what it truly felt. You know you cringe and almost could feel that very blade moving through the layers of flesh or the bullet ripping the flesh. The hit of a man's pride even with a man being naked before many. It shows all that yes. So if you didn't like it? Then why did you watch it? You knew it would have added things that might not been in the man's real life. The real man was old and gray and now dead. So yes he would have to add something here and there. But honestly... in reality that added effect or moment is usually how it is in real life too. Be honest and think on that next time when deciding to do a review.I am not into gore and hate scary movies and I give this "reality check" movie and true thumbs up. Great movie ,has gore,has a believer of Christ in it,has will to survive ,Has strength,Loyalty,true heroism for his country and his fellow man,action,on the edge of your seat moments,understanding of what war really is without sugar coating it,LOVE. In it also respect of another human being. He even tried to save those that were trying to kill him. How can this movie be less than 5 stars? You couldn't do any better (towards the person that gave 1 star and a bad review). Suck it up buttercup. Even the best knots aren't tied up perfect like they should be to save your life. Sometimes it is the worst made knots. (watch the movie to understand that meaning. If I could give this movie more stars I would have given it 100%+ .That's all.. Now go buy the movie or rent it or whatever. Great movie you are missing out on if you don't.

Fantastic movie! A true American hero!

This movie is mostly historically accurate, and is perfect in nearly every way. The story, entertainment, engagement, character development, emotion, and everything else.

Not much action till the last half

Heart wrenching, emotional, tear-jerker. Very good but make sure you're prepared for lots of violence, blood and tragedy since it is a war epic. Highly recommend. It is based on a true story.

Private Desmond Doss was credited with saving the lives of 75 men on Okinawa in May 1945. The actual number is likely higher. The Army asserted that Doss rescued 100 men. When Doss himself was interviewed he said it was 50. The powers that be decided to split the difference and settled on 75.Prior to Okinawa, Iwo Jima was fought starting in mid-February and the Japanese fought as fiercely as ever. 23,000 Japanese troops (thought to have been 13,000 by U.S. planners prior to the invasion) were firmly entrenched in tunnels, caves, and hidden pillboxes, etc. The end result was a battle so ferocious it cost far more American casualties and took a lot longer to secure than originally estimated. After the battle, any optimism about the war in the Pacific ending any time soon had quickly evaporated.Then came Okinawa. The doorstep to the home islands of Japan. No foreign invader had set foot in Japan for hundreds of years and the Japanese were fanatically determined to stop the U.S. forces with 110,000 troops waiting.Mel Gibson gives us a glimpse into how violent, brutal, and terrifying the fighting really was. There are comparisons of this movie's realistic fighting scenes to the Normandy invasion scenes of Saving Private Ryan. These comparisons are justified. However, the unrelenting intensity of the battle scenes throughout the second half of Hacksaw Ridge is staggering. The violence is never gratuitous or glorified. This is a movie showing war: merciless and ugly against both sides and these intense scenes seem to flow with the story perfectly.In the first half of the movie we meet Desmond Doss; his upbringing in Virginia; his tortured, PTSD World War One veteran father; his desire to be a doctor and several instances of family upheaval. There's also a tragedy that was narrowly averted when he was a child involving his brother.Yet above all this is his foundation of faith in God. It is this faith and love of God that Desmond lives by that makes him who he is and who he will be. Andrew Garfield is fantastic. He does a really good job in portraying Desmond Doss. The British actor nails the Southern accent handily and is a natural in the role. The supporting cast is also outstanding. Vince Vaughn as the drill Sergeant, Teresa Palmer, Luke Bracey, Sam Worthington, and Hugo Weaving as Desmond's father.Mel Gibson ought to win Best Director. This film has a real 'you are there' feel all throughout.Gibson has said that there were some things that Desmond Doss did that he didn't put into the film. For instance, when Desmond was wounded and being carried away by stretcher, he saw a soldier more badly wounded than he was. He rolled off the stretcher, treated the man, and told his stretcher bearers to take away that other wounded man instead. Gibson said putting a scene like that into the movie would have been too much for audiences to believe after everything else Doss went through.Gibson claims this isn't a war movie but rather a love story. It isn't guts or bravado that someone risks their life to save someone else in danger. It's love for another that motivates one to brave the storm for the other.The love that Desmond Doss had for others is really what this movie is about.