Review of Hacksaw Ridge (2016) by Compi24 — 25 Nov 2016
Mel Gibson shakes off the rust and dust of a decade-long directorial hiatus by returning to the genre that brought him such esteem behind the camera in the first place - the war epic. And, if you as a viewer can get past the somewhat cheesy, made-for-TV-esque stylings of the film's shaky first act, you may still be in for a treat.
Because the film's latter two-thirds is nothing short of one of the most breathless, violent, and invigorating war film experiences I've seen in quite some time. Gibson's directorial prowess throughout this sequence is so absorbing and effective that it very easily removes any memory of the shortcomings dwelling within the film's opening moments, giving the viewer the inspiringly resonant experience they signed up to receive.
High marks also go to all cast members - Garfield, Weaving, Vaughn, Worthington, and Bracey included - for facilitating this truly immersive experience.
This review of Hacksaw Ridge (2016) was written by Compi24 on 25 Nov 2016.
Hacksaw Ridge has generally received very positive reviews.
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