Review of Hacksaw Ridge (2016) by Jacob B — 20 May 2017
Hacksaw Ridge is an inspiring film which teaches audiences about remaining true to your convictions. Andrew Garfield is unforgettable in the role of Desmond Doss and Mel Gibson does an amazing job at directing this film.
During the sequences where the American soldiers are at war with the Japanese during the Battle Of Okinawa, you practically feel like you're about to cry when seeing the cost on humans war has. Kinda like the Netflix movie Beasts of No Nation in some respects.
Every time, your heart pounds as you want Doss to save as many soldiers as he can even saving some wounded Japanese soldiers. This demonstrates that wanting to be a medic shouldn't be limited to only select races.
Everyone deserves a second chance in life even if they were monsters. So, what's the short version of my review on Hacksaw Ridge? Answer: A solidly acted and well-made film which does a great job of focusing on religious themes, predominantly the sixth commandment: "Thou shalt not kill".
This review of Hacksaw Ridge (2016) was written by Jacob B on 20 May 2017.
Hacksaw Ridge has generally received very positive reviews.
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