Can't remember the last time a movie made me cry this much. Such a powerful movie, with great scenes, romance, laughter, tears through sadness and joy. I can't say I've seen a lot of war movies, but this one really opened my eyes, very well directed with great actors. I can't get over how strong this movie was, oh my god my face is still puffy and I feel so emotionally drained thinking about every person who has ever gone to war, either died fighting for what they thought was right or coming back and having to deal with losing so many friends and most having to live with PTSD. Wow, what a movie.

Hacksaw Ridge is easily one of the best war movies we've gotten in recent years. Mel Gibson knows this genre as well as anyone and he delivers an emotional and incredible true story with great characters and amazing action. Andrew Garfield really anchors this film and gives the best performance of his career by a long shot. The same goes for Teresa Palmer. Then you get excellent supporting performances from Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn, Hugo Weaving and Luke Bracey. I think this movie is a Best Picture competitor if the Academy can put Gibson's past comments behind him and its going to be one of the most significant and most memorable movies of 2016.

Simply beautiful...
What a man he was!
God bless your soul Doss.

I'm not sure how and why a movie, in which [spoiler]the main character's strongest believe is not to kill people[/spoiler], could celebrate the killing of people so much.

While this movie did have some clear "the terror of war" scenes, the finale [spoiler]did exactly what I've come to expect of Hollywood movies, glorified the "good guys" (soldiers), their weapons, and their belief in killing the enemy to defend their values.[/spoiler]

I know that the movie is based on the accounts of the survivors, so I won't argue for inconsistencies. However, regarding if killing people is supposed to be right or wrong, the convictions and beliefs of the main character seem half-hearted to me. His past, as shown in the film, suggests [spoiler]his unwillingness to use a weapon is rooted more in a high sense of guilt over violent outburst against family members than his religious beliefs. Otherwise, I'd suggest he might have reacted more strongly to all the other people killing around him.[/spoiler]

My father was a Corpsman (medic) like Doss and he has always yearned for a film to portray what they go through. What is most remarkable about this film is that they actually had to tame some of the heroics as they thought the truth would have been too unbelievable. My father said that if you were only ever going to see one war movie, this should be it.

A war movie that deserves to be in my top films. Now Mel Gibson knows how to make a good war movie since his other classic work "We Were Soliders.' I was truly Impressed with this master piece. A great picture. I've never enjoyed a war movie has much as I've enjoyed this one. A well made film indeed. A beautiful story. Very powerful. At times it will get you right in the feels and other times you feel like you're on the war ground with them. I love the true story behind it, a very inspiring story. If I had a hat, It would come off for him. A great performance from a super cast! God bless him!

This movie was incredible. I've never seen warfare portrayed in such an up-close and personal way, with so much attention to detail when it comes to brutality. The plot was perfect. The first act lacked any action but was still incredibly engaging thanks to how refreshing the main character was. Seeing him struggle to earn trust from his family and comrades because of his beliefs made for some good drama.

By the second act, we are taken straight into the battlefield and remain there until the very end without cutting in and out of the fight to focus on boring sub-plots. And the main character's unique emotional standpoint allowed for many impressive scenes of bravery and teamwork. Best war movie i've seen so far.

Most of Second World War movies are inspired by the war in Europe, so you know the cruelty of the european side of war. With Hacksaw Ridge, prepare yourself for Okinawa.

I really love war movies, in fact I really love WW2 movies. I've watched a lot of them. And since _Saving Private Ryan_, none had made me feel like this movie. Powerful, inspiring... Really, really great!

this has by far been the most unrealistic and exaggerated war movie I've ever seen. Actually a disgrace to this guys legacy.
Also, bad CGI and wrong casting choices

An incredibly moving, exhilerating and engaging film, with amazing set-pieces, impeccable direction and staggering performances, perfectly portraying the gritty reality of war and the importance of staying true to oneself.

The plot progresses in an effective manner, giving the viewers time to relate to the character, which helps make the film and it's story much more impactful and engaging.

The gritty and violent action set pieces, which are discomforting at times, felt authentic and perfectly portrayed the brutality and ferocity of war.

The film also sheds light on the psychological affect of war on the ones that are involved, portraying a tragic reality of many homes.

Lastly, the film wouldn't have been as engaging and entertaining, had it not been for Andrew Garfield's incredible portrayal of the hero, Desmond Doss.

An inspirational true story. In this age of fictional superheroes, Desmond Doss beats them all; a credit to the men he served with, and a credit to God. Mel Gibson directs his finest film in an age, telling a story that glorifies the human spirit, and not the violence of war.