Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Desmond Doss of Lynchburg, Virginia, enlisted in the US Army with the intention of serving as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa. As a Seventh Day Adventist and conscientious objector, his objective was to preserve life rather than take it, which inevitably created friction with his fellow soldiers; however, they eventually recognized his courage under fire. Teresa Palmer appea…

It's striking how these characters don’t necessarily share your perspective, yet they are deeply moved by the strength of your convictions. Hacksaw Ridge comes from director Mel Gibson and features a script by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. The film draws its foundation from the 2004 documentary The Conscientious Objector, and it includes performances from Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn, Luke …

The movie was fantastic, largely due to its positive message. It wasn’t just that though; the production quality was high with a strong cast giving excellent performances. The special effects were impressive, and the setting for much of the second half was also quite good. This is a film made in partnership between the United States and Australia. Mel Gibson returned as director after ten years. It received six Oscar…

I initially experienced Hacksaw Ridge when it was released last November, attending a daytime showing that was surprisingly full. From beginning to end, I felt completely impressed; it’s genuinely one of the finest films I've encountered recently. The final half-hour really got to me, with tears streaming down my face. When the credits rolled, there was a five-minute standing ovation. Braveheart holds the spot as my …

Among this year's best picture contenders, one title has largely been overlooked. The discussion around Hacksaw Ridge appears to be more about Mel Gibson’s return than the movie itself, as the film’s reputation seems tied to that aspect.