Not Your Usual War Movie!

Rating: 8/10 (23 March 2019)

The movie starts with building the story of the main character, Desmond Doss, who decides to enlist as a medic during WWII. What unfolds is the trials and tribulations faced by him leading up to the events of the Battle of Okinawa, where he shows exemplary human spirit. Andrew Garfield is surprisingly convincing as Doss, with Sam Worthington at his best as Captain Clover, among others. It takes a little time to get a hold of the plot but once you do, it matures with minor aberrations and does justice to the story. Mel Gibson helms the plot well and cinematography is realistic and keeps you hooked you to the scenes. The background score is not great, but gives adequate support to the film. Overall, one of the best war movies I have seen yet and one of the very best to have come out in recent times.