Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
2016
R
140 Minutes
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to win the Congressional M...
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WHAT I LIKED: Well I think it's safe to say Garfield deserved that nomination, as this guy delivers one heck of a performance as this extremely admirable hero. Hacksaw Ridge is also a film that achieves technically in many ways too - with excellent cinematography and a good score that portray the brutality of war rather well, which is only aided by a very inspiring true story indeed.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: Wouldn't it have been more engaging to see an interrogation of these character's blind patriot-isms, as opposed to the out-right celebration we get here? Indeed Mel never really delves deeper into the ideals he explores, and consequently I never truly cared. It would seem in the end, this great story is more of a mask for his morbid fascination with gore and 'good old fashioned American heroism,' and that sadly left me feeling little impact or emotion at all.
VERDICT: Hacksaw Ridge is a well made film for sure; it's just a shame it fails to get to the bottom of the real hows and whys to build a thing that makes you properly care. This story surely deserves that more than any.1 member likes this review.
