Review of Hacksaw Ridge (2016) by James Y — 10 Apr 2017

Can't believe this is based off a true story. Crazy.

This review of Hacksaw Ridge (2016) was written by James Y on 10 Apr 2017.

Hacksaw Ridge has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 12 Nov 2018

Hacksaw Ridge is more about what happens on the battlefield than off, and for that -- and the fact it brings this man's incredible story to…

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Doss's battle to be accepted as a Conscientious Objector combat medic was long and hard, and Garfield shows every emotional (and physical) wound…

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