Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

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Lucky for me, I had the honour to check out Hacksaw Ridge during an advanced screening before its release. Ever since I heard Mel Gibson had returned to sit in the director’s seat, I have been more than passionate about seeing this film the first chance I could.

This film is based on the true story of Desmond and his fellow men who fought on Hacksaw Ridge. Set during WWII, an American Medic, Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), chooses to serve during the Battle of Okinawa. Desmond refuses to kill people (or even carry a weapon). The film focuses on Demond’s beliefs as a Christian and tries to honour the Lord’s commandment, “Thou Shall Not Kill”.  In American history, Demond was awarded the Medal of Honour.

Without spoiling everything, I want to voice the fact that I found this movie to be incredible. Mel Gibson has delivered a film that some would claim is his best work since Braveheart (1995). Regarding our lead actor, this is the best film I have ever seen the actor Andrew Garfield do in his whole career (I’m telling you right now, forget The Amazing Spider-Man). The film also has an outstanding Aussie cast, including Hugo Weaving, Richard Roxbury, Rachel Griffiths & Sam Worthington. Worthington was, for me, the weakest cast member in the film. The funny man, Vince Vaughan, also carried a solid performance in the movie that reminds the cinema crowd that he still knows the pull of a dramatic performance when the time arises.

There are two things I’m thankful for in this film. Firstly, War movies based on a true story should never be silly action films. This film stays true to the war theme and honours the men who gave their lives. Secondly, the film has many graphic scenes, which I would compare to Saving Private Ryan.

The story in the film has excellent pacing- it’s fast and never dull. The film also doesn’t drag with corny talk like we have witnessed in war films such as Pearl Harbour. The chemistry between our two male and female characters is also compelling and provides a solid performance.

Hacksaw Ridge is a film that I highly recommend to any person. The film encourages its audience to stand firm when it comes to beliefs in and hearing the story of one man who changed many lives without using a gun is compelling.

9.3/10

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

19th November 2016
Written by Peter Walkden
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Opening with a shot of a stunning island, we are distracted from the beauty by a dead body floating in the sea. Who is it and what happened are natural questions that we instantly ask. The film goes back to introduce us to a young woman named Jessica (Sara Canning), a...

Marlowe (2022)

Living in Los Angeles during the 1930s, Philip Marlowe (Liam Neeson) is a private eye detective. The film begins with a new client entering Marlowe's office and introducing herself as Cavendish (Diane Kruger). Cavendish has a job for Marlowe that she feels only he can...

Limbo (2023)

In the Australian Outback, Travis Hurley (Simon Baker) drives into a small town while listening to religious preaching. Stopping at a hotel overnight, Travis takes drugs that help him remain restful and calm. Travis also questions the local police, revealing that he...

Hypnotic (2023)

Danny Rourke (Ben Affleck) is a detective with a horrific past. While he was distracted momentarily, somebody took his daughter from a busy park where he was watching her play. It only took a matter of seconds, and her disappearance remains a mystery to this day. The...

The Blue Caftan (2022)

Halim (Saleh Bakri) and Mina (Lubna Azabal) are a married couple living in Salé, Morocco. They run a local caftan store together, making and selling beautiful handmade garments. Despite being known for their outstanding skills and providing fantastic hand-crafted...

The Hard Way (1991)

John Moss (James Woods) is a tough cop on a case to hunt down a killer in New York City known as “The Party Crasher”. John conducts a rude interview on national television which is seen by one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood, Nick Lang (Michael J Fox). Nick...

Infinity Pool (2023)

Couple James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are away on what seems to be a perfect holiday on an island resort, away from the world and life troubles. While the two are sharing breakfast, we learn that James came up with the idea of a holiday so he...

Cairo Conspiracy (2022)

A young man named Adam (Tawfeek Barhom) often assists his father in catching fish from a boat. One morning, Adam checks the mail and discovers a surprise waiting for him- a letter confirming his acceptance into Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Many around Adam are either...

Sweet As (2022)

Murra (Shantae Barnes-Cowan) is a young Indigenous teenager. Home life for Murra could be far better. After an altercation occurs at home, Murra's mother drives away from all the drama and family conflict. Thankfully, Murra's uncle, Ian (Mark Coles Smith), is also a...

My Neighbour Adolf (2022)

In 1960, South America, Mr. Polsky (David Hayman) is a Holocaust survivor who enjoys spending his days being grumpy and harsh to those who dare to try and interact with him. Polsky lives an independent life, keeping busy reading the daily newspaper, playing chess or...

Barfly (1987)

Henry (Mickey Rourke) enjoys spending every waking moment sitting down at his local bar and ordering drinks. The film opens with Henry making some harsh remarks to the barman Eddie (Frank Stallone), leading to a bare-knuckle fistfight in the alley outside the bar with...

Quantum Leap: Season One (1989)

The year is 1995, and Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) is working on a top-secret task relating to time travel. Sam is under extreme pressure when he receives word that his secret project has completely gone dry with no more funding. With the hope of proving that his...

A Rage to Live (1965)

Grace Caldwell (Suzanne Pleshette) is a young Pennsylvanian woman living with her widowed mother. The two lead an easy life with a positive lifestyle and wealth. Within the community, Grace can easily gain the attention of any man she desires and will often enjoy male...

The Road Home (1999)

When he receives word of the passing of his father Luo Changyu, Luo Yusheng (Honglei Sun) returns home to a small village to assist with funeral arrangements and support his mother. Luo has been away for quite some time and is regarded by village members as a...

Against The Tide (2023)

Guided only by the wind and tide, a small white ship sails the stunning, deep blue sea. As viewers, we are invited to join the family’s journey aboard the ship and share an unforgettable experience with the film’s Director, Lauren-Ann Smith, and her family.  This...

Evil Dead Rise (2023)

When Beth (Lily Sullivan) discovers life-changing personal news, she visits her sister, Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland). Ellie has always been there for Beth and is the one she can count on when every poor choice is made. It doesn't help that Beth considers herself a...

Living with Chucky (2022)

Kyra Elise Gardner is a director and writer who grew up with a famous horror icon. It’s an icon that spawned many films and continues as a TV series.  If you haven't guessed, I'm referring to the famous killer doll named Chucky!  If you wonder how Kyra grew...

Interview: Kyra Elise Gardner / Living with Chucky (2022)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Kyra Elise Gardner, director and writer of Living with Chucky (2022), which is available on all major Digital platforms, including Apple iTunes / Google Play in Australia & New...

The Minute You Wake up Dead (2022)

The film begins with a car chase between two people, Russ (Cole Hauser) and Delaine (Jaimie Alexander).  When the two cars eventually crash and come to a stop, Russ opens the door of Delaine's vehicle, reassuring her that everything will be ok.  From here,...

Paradise City (2022)

Ian Swan (Bruce Willis) is a highly skilled bounty hunter. The film opens with Ian successfully capturing a mysterious person on a nearby beach; however, the arrest is short-lived. Ian is soon surrounded by armed men and shot, falling into the water. Cutting to...

Cabin Fever (2002)

When Henry (Arie Verveen) goes for a walk in the woods, he finds his hunting dog dead from some form of blood infection. He, too, becomes infected after interacting with the blood leaking from the dog. After meeting Henry, viewers meet five recent college graduates...

Dersu Uzala (1975)

In 1910, Korfovskaya, a stranger is searching for a grave of a man he once knew and had buried. We then go back in time to 1902, and we are introduced to a military explorer named Arsenev (Yuriy Solomin), a Captain travelling with armed men sent by the Russian army....

Real Genius (1985)

Mitch Taylor (Gabriel Jarret) is a teenager with a bright engineering future. Fast-tracked to college to help further his skills, Mitch feels out of place and deeply awkward when trying to work with his peers or make new friends. While his college roommate, Chris...

Girls’ Night Out (2023)

Young Brie (Dakota Beaumont) and young Abby (Tehana Weston) are hanging out and experiencing their first taste of alcohol. Abby somehow stole the alcohol and claims it's meant to make you happier. Fast forwarding to the present day, Brie (Emily Rowbottom) and Abby...

Kids vs. Aliens (2022)

The film begins with three fishermen on a large boat at sea during the night. While drifting at sea, they encounter strange bright lights in the night sky before being attacked and brutally murdered by something strange and mysterious. We next meet Gary (Dominic...

Bliss of Evil (2022)

Isla (Sharnee Tones) begins her morning struggling to wake up. Is she trying to wake up from a bad dream, or is she perhaps dealing with a traumatic past? Once awake, Isla attempts to gather herself and prepare her mind for another day. Isla is a professional Sound...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

In Brooklyn, two brothers named Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) have just taken a big step and started their own plumbing business. However, as they venture out to do something new and exciting, they are surrounded by those who doubt their success,...

Mavka: The Forest Song (2023)

An ancient forest contains many mysteries and secrets. Behind a large mountain within the forest is the heart and the main source of life given to the forest and its dwellers; this source is known as the spark. One winter, when the forest and all who lived there were...

Linoleum (2022)

Cameron (Jim Gaffigan) works as the host of a children's science show, Above & Beyond. When Cameron was a young boy, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Cameron is a family man who lives with his wife and two children; however, in the present day, life is both...

Air (2023)

Welcome to the year 1984. At this time, Nike is at an all-time low with a poor market share for shoe sales. Continually being outdone by their competitors Adidas and Converse, Nike plans to work with three new upcoming Basketball players to promote their product. They...