Hacksaw Ridge

Rating: 7/10 (3 March 2017)

Lately, I had some free time, and I decided to spent it in my old way- binge watching. Hacksaw was on my list from the moment I saw the trailer. Add to it, I read good reviews in a daily. Andrew Garfield has a smirk on his face, that is annoying, during the entire length of the movie.
The movie is about a man who has this personal code of his. He wont fight, he wont do wrong, he wont hold a gun. Two incidents portrayed in this movie shaped him to be as he is today. With an attitude like that, Garfield is an outcast. He is different. America enters into war. Having a father who was a veteran in the war, Garfield should expect some cajoling to not join the army. But the euphoria gets him. He wants to serve. But he does not want to break his code. So he decides to enroll and serve as a medic. His visits to hospital fascinated him and yes he found Palmer. Garfield and his values make him an aberration. Nobody likes aberration. He is given tough time in training. Although sound, an army unit needs each and every member to follow orders and act consistently. It is as strong as its weakest member. But then again diversity does some good. It helps you think. Garfield is thrown into war, without his gun. He runs around battlefield saving soldiers in scores. He has his bible with a photo of beautiful Palmer which is a source of constant motivation and reminder to do good and get back home safely- not sure about the last part. Garfield is the first person to receive medal of honor without lifting a gun. It definitely motivates people to follow their heart. The problem comes when you think too much.
Overall, it is a good movie. It was not boring. The war scenes are well shot and choreographed. And you have Vince Vaughan! A few scenes do send goosebumps....so i will recommend a watch.
My favorite moment is clichÃ©d, and it is the lowering of injured soldiers from the ridge by Garfield in face of grave danger-one man army. Reminds me of Rambo.