If You Don't Like This Movie, There Is Something Fundamentally Evil About You - Spoilers!

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2018)

This was another masterpiece by Mel Gibson, but the most masterful thing about it is that it was based on the true life story of Desmond Doss, an American hero. This movie made me proud to be an American. I wouldn't agree with Desmond's take on Scripture with regards to "killing", but more importantly I don't have to. All those men were heroes. All of them loved their country and were willing to die for it to protect their loved ones. Just as importantly, as Americans, our Founding Fathers understood and recognized the importance of not compelling free people to violate their conscience. So agree or disagree with Doss' stance, he was the real deal, and clearly was honored by God and man for it. The ending scene was an acknowledgment of sorts to the faith of his fellow soldiers, by choosing to lead them into battle with prayer on Saturday (his Sabbath).
Doss, in his own way, was an extraordinary testament in bravery, courage, conviction, and self-sacrifice.
Well acted and gripping throughout. It's appalling that so many out there chose to rate this classic so poorly. A sign of the times - and not a good one.