Hacksaw Ridge - Best movie of 2016

William Wallace
William Wallace Posts: 553
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Just get back from watching the new Mel Gibson film Hacksaw Ridge.
What a masterpiece this is!
It is like Braveheart in a different time (WWII).
Fantastic cast, great editing, fine sense of humour.
But most important, the true story about a great american hero.
Never heard of Desmond Doss before, but his actions and his courage is so inspirational.
It really leaves you breathless watching his legacy on screen.
Standing ovation from the crowd after the movie, and many people with tears in their eyes.
To me, this is the best film of 2016 so far, and the best war movie since Private Ryan.
Now in cinemas.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=s2-1hz1juBI
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,432
    I take it you have yet to see Boo! A Madea Halloween yet because that movie is the clear Oscar favorite.
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  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    Sorry, but I don't understand your comment.
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,252
    ^^^I think he's trying to make a joke and it appears the laughter went over your head.

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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Jason P said:

    I take it you have yet to see Boo! A Madea Halloween yet because that movie is the clear Oscar favorite.

    Good god I needed this laugh.

    OP, for all of the other Mel hoopla in his personal life, the guy has commandeered some remarkable films. Looking forward to seeing this one.
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Good to see Gibson slowly making his way back into Hollywood
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,432
    Sad thing is Madea is gonna most likely make twice as much money at the box office!
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  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    Did not get the Madea joke since the Madea movies don't get released here in Europe.

    As for Hacksaw Ridge, I am impressed by the movie.
    And more impressed I am with the real story of this brave man, Desmond Doss.
    He shows that faith can have real positive aspects when not misused.
    Although I am an atheist, I was deeply touched by this aspect.
  • InHiding80
    InHiding80 Upland,CA Posts: 7,623
    Love or hate him as a human being, he know his way around a camera. Apocalypto is his underrated masterpiece.
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Just got back from seeing this.
    Fantastic. Everyone in the theater started clapping at the end of the film. Havent seen that happen in a long time.
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 NEW YORK Posts: 11,356
    Gonna see this one next weekend, heard great things

    Cool to see from here praise as well, I'm sure I'll dig it

  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    I am interested in this one, I have seen some critics have absolutely trashed it, and others have praised it.
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    I think, in general, movies about war and love endear themselves to certain audiences easily and quickly.
    There is a huge portion of the population that is easily provoked into sentimentality (not a judgement) by stories of war and love. It's the only explanation for movies/stories like Twilight and Platoon having such massive appeal.

    Character developement and acting performance are less effective than having the character profess their love over and over or using flashy special effects in place of actors who emote with skill.
    Neither romance nor war glory particularly appeal to me, so I look forward to watching this one with an objective eye.
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  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    In these times, with the world going crazy and the US election being a desaster, it is just great to watch the story of a real hero, Desmond Doss.
    Would only more people be like him...
  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 23,047
    Never heard of this movie until I saw this thread. Watched the trailer and looks amazing. Wife and I already planned to go this weekend now to see this. Thanks for sharing
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    William Wallace said:

    In these times, with the world going crazy and the US election being a desaster, it is just great to watch the story of a real hero, Desmond Doss.
    Would only more people be like him...

    I had to look him up, I assumed it was Chris Kyle situation, where the word "hero" is being used quite liberally. Nope.
    Medal of Honor without killing anybody?
    Yeah, that's a real hero.

    I will have to watch this one.
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  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    A good time to watch this movie now after this election.
    At least it shows a real american hero.
  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    By the way, is Desond Doss a well known person in the US?
    After what he did, I would think so.
    But I never heard his name before, so I wonder if he might be a forgotten hero.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    William Wallace said:

    By the way, is Desond Doss a well known person in the US?
    After what he did, I would think so.
    But I never heard his name before, so I wonder if he might be a forgotten hero.

    Hell no! We like our heroes to have blood on their hands.
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,716
    edited November 2016
    Hacksaw Ridge felt like Brett Ratner trying to make Saving Private Ryan.

    It also felt a lot like a TV-series, in a bad way. And I had high hopes, it being Mel Gibson directing.

    Always liked Sam Worthington though, and he looks like Eddie.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,022
    I just watch the preview before seeing this thread. Looks excellent. Might take my dad to see it later today if he feels like it.
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