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Hacksaw Ridge

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The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life -- without firing a shot -- to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa.
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Hacksaw Ridge uses a real-life pacifist's legacy to lay the groundwork for a gripping wartime tribute to faith, valor, and the courage of remaining true to one's convictions.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 01/29/2017
3/5
Gibson's robust directorial technique brings an undeniable punch to the combat scenes ... Elsewhere in the film, however, there's a sledgehammer lack of subtlety that is only partially mitigated by Andrew Garfield's impressive performance. Go to Full Review
Donald Clarke Irish Times 01/27/2017
3/5
If they gave out awards for "most movie in a movie", then no other movie need turn up. Go to Full Review
Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 01/26/2017
2/5
A rousing tale of Pacific War heroism that has more in common with jingoistic Wayne staples such as Sands of Iwo Jima or The Green Berets than anything in the 21st century, this is wearily formulaic film-making. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 10/16/2024
2/5
The trouble is this proper hero worship is drawn out and overstated in a bloated film that could lose 20 minutes of first-act exposition and 15 minutes of battle scene redundancies from its 131 minutes. Go to Full Review
Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film 08/09/2024
4.5/5
For a film about a conscientious objector, this film may be viewed as unjustifiably violent, but Gibson still presents his hero in the best possible light, and the love story electrifies the screen. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/21/2022
4.5/5
The superbly shot battle scenes aside, Gibson’s traditionalist sensibilities show up in how he shoots everything else which is a perfect fit for this particular film. It’s easy to get lost in the period he visualizes. Go to Full Review
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Fetti T @Fetti918 10h Not for the faint of heart but through moving, impactful storytelling and character development that gives you an underdog to really root for, this is a story that will stick with you for a very long time. See more Chris B @Papa13070 11h This was a wonderful depiction of immense courage in the face of adversity--one of the most intensely moving films we've ever seen. My father was a Marine veteran of Okinawa and I personally really appreciate the research that went into making this great movie. He never shared much of his story with me while he was alive, and though my father didn't see combat in the battle depicted, this movie gave me many insights into what he saw when he was only 20 years old. There were many times during the movie that i was moved to the point of tears, and overall this was an emotionally gripping but yet still entertaining depiction of the horrors of war and the reality faced at Okinawa. See more Josue P @RT26164816 1d In Hacksaw Ridge, for example, the American battle over Okinawa is formed as a feasting ground of brutality and barbarity which juxtaposes beauty against chaos on the battlefield through sheer realism and vast cinematography. Inherent Vice immerses viewers in a raw cinematic aesthetic marked by muted colors, dynamic camera movement, and extreme close-ups of anguished faces, increasing the emotional tension. It portrays war through its scintillating visual and sound design in a depiction both terrifying and artistically evocative of hell. Overall it is one of my favorite films. See more Captain M @CaptainGoatNerd 2d Great movie. Doesn't shy away from the blood and depicts war more accurately and than most movies in my opinion. Shows the horrors Doss had to go through in real life. One of the few movies based on a real war hero that does them justice in my opinion See more Phil T @PhilTomater 6d Damn this Movie has so great Visuals, It almost looks to real, and Desmond Dess is one of the bravest Movie Characters of all time! See more Matthew W. @Mattrocks704 May 13 From the producers to the directors to the actors to the actresses, they got it right. The moving thing throughout this film is the courage to keep holding on to your morals and conviction even when the world is telling you otherwise. There are some scenes to make you want to look away due to it being a war movie but all in all this goes down as one of my favorites! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life -- without firing a shot -- to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa.
Director
Mel Gibson
Producer
Bill Mechanic, David Permut, Terry Benedict, Paul Currie, Bruce Davey, William D. Johnson, Tyler Thompson, Brian Oliver
Screenwriter
Andrew Knight, Robert Schenkkan
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Kylin Pictures, Demarest Films, Pandemonium, IM Global, Cross Creek Pictures, Tunnel Post
Rating
R (Grisly Bloody Images|Graphic War Violence)
Genre
War, History, Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 4, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 7, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$67.0M
Runtime
2h 19m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)