Emotionally moving true war story

Rating: 7/10 (24 March 2017)

'Hacksaw Ridge', though advertised as a war movie, is more like a drama set on a battlefield. Not that there's anything wrong with that, especially given how engaging and emotionally involving this true story is.
The film is very well-written and directed and it was a pleasant surprise to see the emphasis placed on the story and dialogue rather than just actions scenes. Andrew Garfield deserves a lot of credit for his outstanding performance as war hero Desmond Doss.
True stories are always the best stories, and this is one of the most uplifting and inspirational I've come across in a long time. 'Hacksaw Ridge' is a good film about a wonderful true story. Definitely one of the must-see movies of 2016.