A brave film with brutal realism.

Rating: 8/10 (27 June 2019)

The Second World War has been exposed for decades in the world of cinema, however, the quality films of the Second World War have been gradually declining with the passing of the years in these modern times. It was somewhat unexpected to know that a film with brutal combat sequences and a rather sensitive subject would come out and become one of the best films about the Second World War. Hacksaw Ridge is that sensational movie.
Mel Gibson's direction is welcome with open arms; he manages to create a fantastic film with excellent performances, stellar script, fantastic cinematography and some exciting and intense combat scenes that give him all the merit of being able to consolidate as a good director. The movie is not just another action movie for the huge list; it is a fantasy war movie designed to present an emotional and realistic story about the harsh reality of combat, with or without weapons. As the film takes to the big screen the story of Desmond Ross, the first conscientious objector to receive a medal of honor in history. The film portrays his life shortly before World War II and the events that led him to win the medal of honor during combat. It is an intense, original film with fantastic scenes that are worth watching again and again. Undoubtedly a nice gift for those fans of the genre who have been waiting long enough for good movies within this category. Hacksaw Ridge is that worthy movie.