Hacksaw Ridge

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Hacksaw Ridge

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2016

2h 19m

War

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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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Critics Consensus

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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@Gensslifee 11h

Beautiful story literally a perfect film.

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Dalton B

@RT24282550 14h

Perfect… perfect… down to the last minute details

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Marco A

@RT27972823 1d

Hacksaw Ridge is an inspiring and emotional war movie with great acting and intense battle scenes. Desmond Doss's true story shows that courage and faith can make a real difference. Highly recommended.

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Romas M

@Romas 2d

Greetings from Lithuania. "Hacksaw Ridge" (2016) is one of the very best films i saw in 2016. This is a raw, brutal, violent and very moving one singular motion picture experience. It has to be the best WW2 movie since "Saving Private Ryan" - it is that good. Andrew Garfield was absolutely stunning Desmond Doss, a true hero who saved many lives in one of the bloodiest conflicts during the Battle of Okinawa. Brilliant as usual Mel Gibson pulled no punches during battle sequences, they are as brutal as I've never saw since, well "Saving Private Ryan" again. This is a one bloody, gory, visceral experience. Yet it isn't only about blood and guts. It is about heroes who did incredible things during unimaginable events. Overall, "Hacksaw Ridge" is a pure movie experience. Superbly crafted, amazingly acted by literally everyone involved with great music and stunning director doing his great work, this one of 2016's best so far.

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James E.

@JamesE167 4d

This is very hard to watch but it tells a beautiful tale of bravery and standing up for one’s own beliefs.

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Jannah M

@bababooti Jun 18

Was pretty good! I probably wouldn't watch again but i liked it!

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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)