Very Interesting And Suspensful

Rating: 10/10 (13 March 2019)

I have watched lots of good war movies in my life. The difference between a good and mediocre war movie is the difference of plots and the amount of action. When watching Hacksaw Ridge, you will jump out of your seat and ugly cry until the night is young. The emotional rollercoaster of victories and losses is the perfect balance of war and tranquility. There's bombs, soldiers, and bullets galore. There's also bravery, empathy, and heroism beyond compare. This movie is based on a true story of a soldier who single handedly saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers in World War 2. The virtues and lessons of this movie make it a very interesting and enticing movie to watch.
During a moment of weakness, we tend to feel that there is nothing that we can do that would ever make a difference. That even though we may have completed the task, it would never be as impactful as we had hoped. However Hacksaw Ridge reminds us that no matter how small a victory may seem, it can make some of the biggest differences. During one of the most pivotal scenes in the movie, Desmond Doss is confronted with a very conflicting issue. He finds that he can't bare himself to kill anyone in the very gruesome war that is surrounding him. There is a short moment of pure terror for him because he truly has no idea how he was going to help out for his fellow soldiers, and for his country. However, he finds a whole new task when he sees a fallen soldier in the battlefield, who has no way of getting back to safety. In the spur of the moment he decides that he is going to save all of the men who cannot save themselves due to major injuries. He sacrificed his life to save ll of the soldiers that he did. Even though he wasn't fighting on the field, like he was intended to, he single-handedly saved 75 soldiers during that war. His story is one that people will remember for a very long time, and his nobility and sacrifices are what makes this movie so impactful.
This movie also has a great way of balancing dramatic scenes with calmer ones. It blends the two together seamlessly and leaves the viewers crying from laughter then screaming in terror as a character they love gets thrown into peril. That's another great thing about this movie. The director wasn't afraid to put the main characters into a vulnerable position. In a typical war hero movie, the character or "hero" is usually seen as the almighty person who could never be defeated. However the roles can be completely reversed in this movie and it is very refreshing. In the movie you have the actor who plays Desmond Doss, Darcy Bryce, who is known for his emotional, yet impactful performances. He brings just the right balance of wit, strength, and vulnerability to really pull of the role of Desmond Doss. In a few particular scenes during the war, he has a sort of inner turmoil going on inside of his head that is narrated throughout the movie. These narrarations let us know that he is truly scared for his future, and this adds not only to the seriousness of the situation, but also to the overall performance. Hacksaw ridge isn't your typical war story. You get to see first hand, what it's like for the hero to lose a battle, whether it be a physical or mental battle.
Hacksaw Ridge is not for the faint of heart. Yes, there is a little something for everyone in the movie including comedy, action, and heroism. However it sticks to the original story, which is a gruesome one. This movie is for those who seek a good hearted war story that has a historical background. Hacksaw Ridge stays true to the original events that actually happened, and this promotes an honest and wholesome story that everyone can learn from. The act of selflessness can be a pretty hard topic to try and cover, because it is such an expansive topic, and people tend to just brush off the idea or purpose of it. This is because it's hard; people don't want to put others safety and well being in front of their own. However I think it's something that people could really learn from, and I think that Hacksaw Ridge portrays the true meaning of this really well.