Movie Review: HACKSAW RIDGE (Review #2)

The true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), the conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa, won the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. We see his upbringing and how this shaped his views, especially his religious view and anti-killing stance. We see Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army and trying to become a medic up until the struggle of Hacksaw Ridge.

Mel Gibson returns triumphantly to the director's chair, after a ten year hiatus, and gives us one of the most riveting war films we've had since the 90s, a great conceptual piece that isn't just about shooting stuff and has emphasis on emotion even in the biggest scenes, even though it gets occasionally carried away with unnecessary romanticism.

Cinema Clash: SILENCE

Welcome to the first installment of our brand new segment...CINEMA CLASH, where two of our writers will battle to the death (not really) in defense of their position, one for and one against, of a particular film.  Today, Jonathan and James will be debating the pros and cons of Martin Scorsese's latest endeavor...SILENCE. Enjoy!!

Movie Review: SILENCE

After receiving a worrying letter from their mentor Ferreira (Liam Neeson) from Japan, Portuguese priests Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Garrpe (Adam Driver) embark on a journey to reach Japan in order to find their beloved colleague and help the Christians against the religious oppression perpetuating during the 1600s by the hand of the Japanese Buddhists.

Movie Review: HACKSAW RIDGE

Hacksaw Ridge is Mel Gibson’s latest directorial effort telling the true story of Medal of Honor recipient Desmond T. Doss (portrayed by Andrew Garfield in this film). Doss was a combat medic in the U.S. Army during the World War II incursions into Japan and, as a conscientious objector on religious grounds, he refused to carry a gun or to commit any violence on another. During a battle aimed at taking Hacksaw Ridge from the Japanese, Doss proved his heroism by saving many American lives. This film stars Andrew Garfield, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, and Luke Bracey. It's an incredibly powerful film which affected me on a deeply emotional level in addition to it impressing me technically.