War movie which emphasizes virtues pertinent to our existence

Rating: 8/10 (1 December 2016)

First and foremost, let me cut to the chase and say that Hacksaw Ridge deserves your attention if you like Saving Private Ryan for example. This movie, in contrast to David Ayers Fury, makes you dwell into real war horror. That means this movie is violent. And it's really, really violent. For those more squeamish among you all I can say is that you turn your head away from the screen from time to time.
Hacksaw Ridge is split into two parts. The fist one gives you a background story about main protagonist; his childhood, family, love, joining US military and troubles he encountered there because of his religious convictions. The second part realistically depicts battleground. There's a galore of close combat scenes so all of you who enjoy great camera work and like war movies are going to appreciate Gibson's effort to portray war as realistically as possible.
If you want to make the most out of this movie, I'd recommend you to keep in mind that Gibson is a Catholic. This I'm mentioning because religion is pertinent to the entire movie; to the first as well as to the second part. This is a history based war movie about highest ordained Conscientious Objector hero but it's ultimate goal is not war itself but the glory of God. For those of you who are Christians, Hacksaw Ridge is going to remind you that there is nothing God can't handle or is difficult for Him. Desmond Doss is a true hero "without spandex" but God even more if I may say so. I'm sure Desmond would disagree giving ALL the credits to God.
And last but not less important: take a look at the budget this movie had and production companies involved. There are no big names there and budget is pretty modest for a war movie. In an age where imaginary characters dressed in spandex set in imaginary world are admired and where God is almost never publicly mentioned, let alone praised, Gibson had the courage to finish a movie which emphasizes values pertinent to our existence: modesty, humbleness, sacrifice, courage, being caring with women and so on. Mel, thank you!