Mel Gibson Returns with A Masterpiece!

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2017)

Mel Gibson is BACK. Yes, the Oscar-Winning Legend makes a thumping return as a Director after a 10-year hiatus with 'Hacksaw Ridge'. Gibson looms large on celluloid & gives Andrew Garfield a chance to prove his mighty talent.
'Hacksaw Ridge' captures the inspiring & heartbreaking World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American Pacificist combat medic who was a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, who refused to carry or use a firearm or weapons of any kind. Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for service above and beyond the call of duty.
Desmond Doss was a man of conviction & relentless humanity. He chose to save lives, rather than taking any. Set in a time when humanity was at its lowest (War is never a thing of pride for any of us), Doss's journey comes across so strong & faith based, it totally blew my mind.
'Hacksaw Ridge' is fabulously directed Gibson. He's in top-form & deserves complete credit for choosing to make a film upon a real-life hero. Gibson deserves an Oscar-Nomination & hopefully Hollywood will nominate him this year. Simon Duggan's Cinematography captures Doss's courageous journey & the brutality of war, expertly. John Gilbert's Editing is perfect. Art & Costume Design are good. War-Sequences are fantastically choreographed. Rupert Gregson-Williams' Score is brilliant.
Performance-Wise: Andrew Garfield is up for vie top-honors. As Desmmond Doss, Andrew is at his most sensitive & affecting. He lives the part of a true hero, with undeniable conviction & emerges a big winner. He's sensational & is sure to get his long-due Oscar Nomination for Best Actor! Vince Vaughn is a hoot as the Sergeant. Sam Worthington is in form after a long time. Luke Bracey is first-rate. Hugo Weaving is ever-impressive. Teresa Palmer & Rachel Griffiths are good. Others great support.
On the whole, 'Hacksaw Ridge' Is A Masterpiece! It salutes Desmond Doss's unforgettable life, in a film, that is inspiring & thoroughly arresting. Don't Miss It.