‘Hacksaw Ridge’ is supposed to be pretty good, from what I hear...
RE: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ is supposed to be pretty good, from what I hear...
Yes, based on the real story of Desmond Doss, a Seventh Day Adventist who opposed taking up arms to kill. Nevertheless, he enlisted as a medic in World War II and saved the lives of over 75 men ( including enemies ).
He was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for actions above and beyond the call of duty. He is also the only conscientious objector to receive the medal during World War II.
The above film earned 6 Oscar nominations with Mel Gibson as best director and Andrew Garfield as best actor.
Too bad, Doss died 10 years ago at age 87. too early to have missed the film about his life.
My hubby saw this by himself and he liked it quite a bit. He admitted to me that he had tears running down his face at the end of this movie.
Mel Gibson is a flawed human being (which of us isn't), and, I think he was just an okay actor; but, I think he has found his real calling as a director.
‘Hacksaw Ridge’ is supposed to be pretty good, from what I hear...
Pretty good is a very big understatement. It is amazing. I saw it 2 times and would see it again tomorrow. Seriously get to that movie ASAP.