Adversity, taken in stride by a war hero.

Rating: 9/10 (13 March 2017)

Mel Gibson directs this bewildering and remarkable war offering. This World War ll film focuses on a conscientious objector named Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield). The horrifying war is messing with America's attitudes and patriotism and who would ever think that a non-violent man would go from ridicule to admiration. Doss refused to touch a gun, but knew he could serve his country's efforts as a medic. During one of the deadliest battles in all of the Pacific Theater, the Battle of Okinawa at Hacksaw Ridge, the unarmed medic saved 75 wounded soldiers, dragging them to safety. Doss would be decorated by President Truman for his bravery.
Kudos to Gibson. This movie is arguably one of the most graphic, gory and violent war films in a very long time. Deserving of the R rating. A stirring feel-good movie.
The strong cast includes: Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Teresa Palmer, Milo Gibson, Jacob Warner, Luke Bracey, Dennis Kreusler, Michael Sheasby, Goran Kleut, Firass Dirani, Luke Pegler, Hugo Weaving and Rachel Griffiths.