Mel is back, in style!!!!

Rating: 8/10 (20 November 2016)

Hacksaw Ridge (2016) This is one of the best movies of the year, if not the best.
Don't get me wrong, this movie is not flawless, but Mel knows how to strike it, first in choosing a story, religious and patriotic, that really fits him. Then he knows how to create atmosphere so the whole movie looks somehow big, epic etc. Film is nicely put in two parts,first part is more of a drama and second part is war with drops of drama and thriller. Maybe the weakest part of the movie is that last sequence, that is generally low point of biography movies, when hero feels little unrealistic. Maybe I'm little bothered by Mel's one sided story, but that is a big plus also, he doesn't try to please audience, but himself. He was like that in Braveheart too.
When it comes to actors, role of Vince Vaugh as Sergent Howell was fantastic, he was bringing balance to the story and toning it down a little, which is good thing in this movie. Andrew Garfiled is good and he is developing in a very good actor. Teresa Palmer was great in her role of Doss' girlfriend, she and Garfield really shine together.
Conclusion: Very good war or anti-war movie depends how you see it, just a little weaker than already mentioned Bravheart, it's 9/10