Amazing Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2017)

From the director of "Braveheart" and "The Passion of the Christ", Mel Gibson brings us another phenomenal and realistic movie based on the true story of the American War hero, Desmond T. Doss. Released on November 4th of 2016, Hacksaw Ridge was nominated for six Oscar Awards and ranked third best on opening weekend. This biographical war and drama film described the American war hero's experience in the battle of Okinawa of World War II. Doss (played by Andrew Garfield), a Pacifist, found it tough to stay true to his religion as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian and serve his country simultaneously vowing never to touch a combat weapon. It was his belief to save lives and not take them away after he had met a nurse who soon became his wife as he was required to enlist for the war. Facing the consequences and punishments by both his family and the sergeants of camp, he declared the right to serve in the army without weapons under religious belief and saved seventy-five of his wounded men alone from the fire of war. He soon was known as the first conscientious objector to become a combat medic. With over $158 million made worldwide, it continues to be one of the most critically acclaimed movies up to date.
The story development, soundtrack music, actor selection and acting abilities, special effects, and general visual display were the things I usually look for in a movie. This film however, completely fulfilled the expectations I look for in a film. At first, I didn't find it interesting because it was a war film but, after a little research it automatically drew me in with high expectations. This movie surprised me all throughout with stunning performances and the created the ability to appreciate the hard work that it took to finally make it a master piece. I loved every aspect of the movie and it would definitely be one of the movies I would love to own. I think it deserved more prizes than it has received or nominated for up to present day. I would recommend it to those that like a little gore and realistic feel in a movie all based on a true story. Overall, I would give this movie a perfect score.