HACKSAW RIDGE smashed my heart to smithereens
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I can't believe I didn't comment on Hugo Weavings acting. UNREAL!
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Original Movie : Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
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They had to downplay his heroic acts, as they thought audiences wouldn’t believe it. RIP Doss.
sort of. His citation states 75 (he saved over 100) but it had nothing to do with the writers of the movie. His commanding officer downplayed the number because he thought no one would believe the real numbers and Doss wouldn't get his citation. I commanded the largest USAF ground radar site in Japan and I was also based out of Okinawa. I have been to Hacksaw Ridge. You can Google Map it too.
@@zedwpd thanks for the additional info. And thank you for your service
He also believed taking credit for everything would be a slight to God in his knowledge that he was only doing what he could, but someone kept him safe besides his brothers.
He fought in three big battles not just the one portrayed in the film
@@joshuanelson8594 yeah after the war he didn’t say anything until the guys he saved exposed him. But he wasn’t going to tell the tale if they didn’t.
While Desmond's mental and physical stamina are highlighted, his physical strength can't be overlooked either. That a "cornstalk" of a man was repeatedly able to carry the dead weight of an unconscious soldier acrioss his back is astonishing.
I am a disabled Veteran and I was a Combat Medic in the Army. This is one of my favorite movies ever and I saw a lot of myself in Desmond Doss because we shared similar philosophies when it comes to saving men on the battle field. I volunteered to put my life on the line for my country, my family and friends and people I never met. Medics are the ones with the biggest hearts, to care so much for others and to put your own life second to saving another. I am so grateful that the people in charge decided to make this movie and to tell Desmond's story, not just for me but for my brothers and sisters who were medics. And I am so proud to have been a medic. RIP Private Doss, your tour is over and I thank you for your service 🙏🏻 you were a bad mfr
Thanks for your service!!! And thank u for watching!
@@holddowna Thank you so much 🫶🏻
@@Nick-ju7ld Always is well received a person who does his best to help/save people. Thanks for save lives
Greetings from Argentina
@HappyLuchoX thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure to serve my country and those in need. I still help people when I can
I spent two years in vietnam. This movie struck me to the core. They didn't then respect us when we came home. From vietnam Thank god everybody respects us today.❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊 Thank you
Thanks for ur service and thank you for watching !
Thank you so much for sharing this video my Dad was there that day sometimes my Dad would talk about it he would get tears in his eyes I would just hold him and told him how Proud I was of him and all who served our Country
One of the most famous conscientious objectors was in WWII, his name was Sargeant Alvin York. There's a movie about him and Gary Cooper plays York. Really good movie. York also earned the Medal of Honor
Alvin York fought in WW1 and is not considered a conscientious objector. He initially claimed conscientious objector status in response to the draft notice but was convinced by his company commander that it was not immoral to fight in a war while waiting on the appeal of his denied exemption claim. He served as a fighting man and the act that eventually earned him his Medal of Honor was a violent one.
@@gavinrad1 And Darren Stevens was played by Dick York and Dick Sargent. Sargent York. That's weird.
They named a Veteran’s Hospital after Alvin C. York, and I think it’s in or near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Wait what’s the movie called? I’ve never heard of him
@heathermartin7459 the movie is called "Sargent York" its a very good movie.
I still remember watching this movie in the cinema. It completely blew me away. It’s INCREDIBLE filmmaking. An unforgettable experience.
I've seen this movie several times but it always makes me cry like a baby, Desmond is an amazing man. Super Heroes are real, we're just not looking at the right place. This is probably my favorite war movie.
The story of Desmond Doss keeps a certain light alive in my soul that threatens to dim every day when I get cynical and jaded. He was truly a remarkable man.
That’s what I feel when I hear those stories too
Gibson said they had to tone down everything Doss did because they didn’t think the audience would believe it. Doss his leg was broken and one sniper who supposedly had 3 clean shots on Doss when he was attending wounded had his Arisaka rifle jammed. That sniper stated he didn't have his rifle jammed before or after
I live in Lynchburg VA. They have a day just for him and his grandson speaks on that day. There is a highway named after him. They left out a lot more because what they had in the movie people wouldn't believe that it was true. This is the man that ALL men need to strive to be! Thank you for your service. May God keep you. R.I.P. Desmond.
Yep hacksaw ridge is one of those movies for sure packed with plenty of emotions . Thanks for sharing your reaction with us
A Japanese man came out years later and said he had his rifle pointed straight at Doss while he was lowering men. He was about to shoot, but his gun jammed. True story.
And this, gentlemen, is what happens when a woman pays attention to a war movie. They break down. Imagine if the truth about Doss was reenacted in this movie. The point of a movie like this is to affect everyone, but not everyone is able to handle it. Edit : After watching the full review, I am so happy you see the true message of this movie. Amazing review.
Lol i love that every reaction ive seen for this movie, when Hugo Weaving's character appears everyone says "hello mr Anderson" 😂
Haha I bet couldn’t help myself
One of the most honest phrases ever spoken "War is Hell" is SO true - this guys story is so amazing and inspiring, but lets not forget just in WWII let alone all other wars, there have been literally too many acts of courage and selfless heroics its too many to even begin to count. I had three uncles in WWII both in europe and the pacific and as a young teen many times I would try to get them to tell war stories not realizing what I was asking and they would either just look away and say nothing or just say "I dont want to talk about it" - My aunts or mother would just tell me to leave them be and give me a look that spoke volumes. God Bless all who gave their lives and limbs to defend freedom - RIP.
I met Doss when I was a kid. Well late teens/ early 20's. I vaguely remember it. We talked about My Grandfather briefly, WWII, and God. I know it was at a church or assembly of some sort. I didn't know who he was, but watching this movie. He was a true man of God. God had his hand on him. Many are called but few are chosen. To me he was chosen. I hope I get to meet him again one day. In heaven.
Hacksaw Ridge is one of my favorite movies. When I need a reminder that good humans exist and that selfless love really does conquer all I watch this movie.
Love that you feel the full impact of what's going on.
This movie is a really good representation of war and what Desmond Doss was like. Doss was also just a small, yet significant part of the 77th infantry division. The whole 77th division was incredible. They were "old" veterans, averaging out at around mid-30s, with one of the oldest being in his mid-50s, so they had plenty of experience with war, and they pulled off some incredible feats using that experience. They were also known as the Old Bastards.
Also, something that I just found out, Doss died on the day that I was born, in the state that I was born in; March 23, 2006, Alabama. Rest in peace, Doss.
I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman (Medic) in Vietnam (3 Tours). I had 4months of basic medical training and two months of combat medical training when I was assigned to the Marines. The army medical training is similar. They don't just say you're a medic. There are not enough men that volunteer to be a medic. Tests are taken while you are in training. If your test shows an aptitude for medicine, then they ask you to volunteer or just send you to school to be a medic. If you are not good at it they send you back to infantry. Most medics that have been in combat can do the job as well as or better than some doctors or nurses.
According to the Geneva Conventions medics are not to carry offensive weapons. I never carried a weapon. During times not in combat the medic is supposed give first aid lessons to his whole platoon frequently. So, anyone can take over basic first aid if the medic is killed. They can carry a pistol for their own protection and the protection of the one they are working on.
Those two medics in the same fox hole should never be close to each other during combat (That’s one of the first things you learn). One of my tours in Vietnam I was on a ship on the Co Chien River in the Mekong Delta. Me and another corpsman were the only medical personnel on board. Being the only medical person onboard I did everything medical. If you were on a ship or with the Marines, you were called Doc. We were taught that during combat conditions we were to be on opposite ends of the ship. The 2 corpsmen we replaced were together during a fire fight and they both got killed. You never remember all the ones that you have treated but you never forget the ones you can’t save.
Those "Knife-rifles" were pretty crazy, for sure.
Maybe I’m just desensitized but these movies never make me shed a tear I feel for these men but I’ve never been “emotional” when it comes to these movies and it feels so alien to see someone else getting emotional while watching this
That’s ok! We experience it all different! Thanks for watching!
“In war, the soldiers and civilians are the victims of war and the true enemy is the one who started the war in the first place.”
Have to tell you, you're one of like 3 reactors I watch all the way through. You're a beautiful soul 💙
I've seen this movie three times. I've seen it on TH-cam being reacted to but I didn't want to go through that again. But I saw you were reacting to it and knew you would do a good job. And you did. I've now cried intensely four times. Thanks. I'm gonna go get some more tissues...
Nice reaction Desmond was a true hero he proved that nothing is impossible when I watched this I thought it was amazing though it was sad also those tunnels are almost similar to the ones in the Vietnam War
Who do you think the Vietnamese learned from?
@@ronweber1402 Look the Vietnamese tunnels are different then the Japanese ones I said they are almost similar and the Vietnamese didn't learn from Japan thats false
Interesting fact: the actot who plays the wounded soldier at 25:40 is former Australian special forces soldier Damien Thomlinson, who lost both his legs in combat in Afghanistan.
I saw this movie when it came out and I fucking cried and was so moved and it’s still one of my favorite movies of all tume
His number is greater then 75 but his commanding officer didnt think people would believe the actual number. One of the greatest acts of heroics in US military wars. R.I.P Desmond "cornstalk" Doss. He definitely paved the way as well as many others for myself and others who serve today.
Lol You might be the only reaction I’ve seen so far that didn’t scream at a particular scene durning a night on the ridge, You got ice in your veins girl! Love the reaction.
As an actress and experienced cinephile, Ames picked up right away that it was a dream sequence. Otherwise, I think she would have jumped out of her skin like most people usually do (including me the first time).
True True, However, I must point out that there is another scene I believe on the second day that also tends to gets a Big Reaction... Nothing! Experienced Cinephile, Actress, and Ice Queen. (that also cry's at a dad who is sad lol) @@johncourtright1632
I watched this with my girlfriend recently, let’s just say the end also involved us both in tears, I’ve watched it a few times by then, it was her first time watching it, still gets me everytime
It’s so powerful
Doss was one of the most stubborn and heroic men ever to have step foot on the battlefield of Okinawa. He received the CMH for staying and going to find wounded men on both sides, he is marked as saving two Japanese wounded along with his brothers. Until the day he died he remained humble and gave all thanks to God for being able to “get one more”
I've watched the movie with a straight face before, but I never knew how big of a heart someone might have to the point a movie makes them cry.
Hello beautiful souls, as a Vet to all the Men and Women who served in the Military Living Or Died.. I would like to tell you all I love you and thanks for your Contribution and God Bless You all for being my Hero
obviously Doss is a hero, a true hero. However, what I love about this story is that you can understand the army's point of view, they're at war and you have some guy refusing to pick up a gun and then to have Saturdays off while training as a solider. The United States army wasn't going to change everything just for Doss because he's religious. Like they said 'is there anything more we can do to ensure you have a comfortable stay here with us'. There was no good or bad in the film imo. You respect the hell out of Doss for sticking to his believes but also respect the army because they are trying to create soldiers and weren't going to change everything just because one man is religious. Even though at the start Smitty was a bully you still have to respect him cause he is training to put his life on the line.
This movie is The Movie to me, I can watch this over and over again! Doss had, as we here in Finland have and call, SISU! He was True Patriot and Believer!
I'll be honest....I love your innocence. You gave been protected from reality.
It always amazes me that truth is often more amazing than fiction. RIP Desmond.
I always knew my father went through hell as a frontline marine rifleman on Okinawa but this movie got closer to what he went through ... he almost never spoke about it, he did say the smell of the bodies and the mud stayed with him forever....he was wounded May 10th, 1945 , so, who knows..
The truth is crazier than this fiction based movie. What really happened is to real to comprehend. I did "B" Billet as a recruiter for the Marines...... And some questions I asked -----> did you graduate from high school, do you have a criminal record, how do you think you will do on the ASVAB Test, when's the last time you did drugs, and are you consciences objector. My time with combat medics (docs) each one of them always had 2 weapons, usually an M16 and M9. Fun times.
Note: i did a few tours in Japan (Okinawa/Iwakuni) and i had a buddy dating a Japanese female and they were watching Is Pearl Harbor movie and she asked why Hollywood would make such a horrible movie about Japanese doing this. She though the concept was false. We thought she was joking. We told her to google it and watch the history on youtube. She did and she cried. She couldnt believe it. They don't teach them that in their schools. Needless to say she didn't finish that movie on that night. Because she was so locked in watching old documentary of Pearl Harbor. She knew there was a war due to all the reminders (memorials) and rat tunnel all over Okinawa. She just didnt know Japan started Pearl Harbor.
Some guys make fun of me. But I can't help but cry like a baby watching movies like these. I can definitely relate to going through all the emotions.
There is nothing at all wrong about men crying. I do it all the time watching stuff like this.. it just means you are human and have emotions. Its a great thing!
Dad watching brothers fight reminded me of my dad an me! Dad joined Navy day after Pearl Harbor volunteer for under water demolition team UDT. He was 1 of 6 chosen out of 200 for advanced gorilla warfare training.. going through Hell week, etc .he didn't have a military hell week but he lived right next door to toughest kids in county housing project. He also delivered dary products to big stores. An he had small tractor. So i used tractor to build mound of dirt 15ft high. Then he invited "all" of the tough project boys to knock me off the "King of the mountain" for ice cream if they fought me. Word got out for free ice cream, all they had to do was go through me
Desmond Doss' story is insane, the interviews with him, so humble
This movie plays pretty fast and loose with reality but the strangest thing is that in reality Desmond Doss was even more of a baddass and hero.
Garfield absolutely kills it in this role.
I was a Medic myself in the Iraq War, though granted Nothing compared to what Doss went through. When this movie came out I was so happy to see a film about us Doc's
"If you're not willing to fight for what you believe in, then you've already lost."
"If you choose to do nothing in the face of tyranny, then you've chosen to live as a coward. To live as a coward is to live in fear. To live in fear is to be a slave and I will be a slave to no man."
Leo Bell
U.S. Citizen
RIP DOSS You certainly earned it. Amen
I was happy to see a movie was made of Sgt Doss I read his story in 1998 in a soldier magazine.
I watched a documentary on Desmond Doss. He was a true believer in his faith, and that is what carried him to be the man that he was!!! God bless Desmond Doss!!! Medley of Honor
Standing up for your believes is hard but worthwhile. I was going to be homeless a girl wanted me to move. I lived in my car for a year
Once a Corpsman or Medic comes to your aid. They ask you to say a number from 1 to 10 for pain relief. You are in good hands. I tear up when I see one or the other.
"Soldiers!! Fix your knife swords onto your knife rifles!!"
Lmaooo I'm just teasing you ... those "knife swords" are called, bayonets. They are used when soldiers anticipate being VERY close to the enemy. An example of when to use one would be when you're charging an enemy position. However, with the advances of modern warfare, bayonets are very rarely used anymore... if at all.
Aside from this one my other favorite true war movies are "12 STRONG", and "13 Hour's: The Secret Solders of Benghazi" both of them are very well recommended movies, by me and others.
If you loved Hacksaw Ridge, not to say there aren't a ton of other's, I will say I love in terms of same great visual FX and great story telling and as true as possible these other 2 are prob my top 3 True War Films!! Private cornstalk, "Be sure to keep him away from strong wind's" one of the greatest lines...LOL
She has tears welling up in the first 2 seconds in the movie
oh ya
first time watching your reactions. You are a wonderful reactor. Lots of empathy on all the right places.
The scene near the end where Doss asks for his Bible and his comarade went to search for it? That was heavily downplayed from the real event. Reports vary, some say, he realized it missing during the transport to the lazarett others he only noticed his missing Bible long after his arrival there. What is fact is, that this info was relayed to his company several hours later. By that point, they had to retreat from the ridge for the night. As soon as they heared the bible is missing, an entire Platoon volunteered to go up again and search for it. it was found and sent to him by that platoon.
The whole story is full of such unbelievable things. they had to downplay a lot.
14:05 conscientious objectors were not that common, but were known enough to have their own term and there had been a few "famous" ones from previous wars. Desmond however was the first ever CO to receive a medal of honor. Doing some research, I was only able to find 2 other COs who were awarded medal of honors. Both were two 21 year old men who fought in Vietnam. Both running through heavy gunfire to drag multiple men to safety.
Look up his episode of "this is your life' as it came full circle , most reported that Doss carried 150 down, high command half it in the citation as it was unbelievable.
It is incredible what Doss did and his belief in God powered him to carry down over 70 while living the hell. Thanks for the boos and it reminds me of my job never to quit.
Desmond Doss will forever be known as the most selfless courageous dedicated man of God to ever walk this Earth.
This is my very first time watching one of your reactions and quickly gathered you are a gorgeous soul. Your emotions are so powerful. Thank you so much for touching me the way that you did.
Mel Gibson movies are something else i tell you... the story telling, the way it pulls you in and makes you feel like you're living in the moment is phenomenal.
Your reaction is probably one of if not the best reactions ive seen to this movie, you even left the vince roast scenes at the beginning which a lot cut out, you felt the movie exactly like i did my first time. I've seen this well over 20 times by now and i still cry every single time i watch it.
Right when Doss Saved The First Gu who almost died, i was almost crying NOT JUST FROM TEH AMOUNT OF GORE AND BLOOD
Stop crying
I can’t
I was a mess during and after this movie😂...
Me too!
It’s a good movie but she is over reacting ong
The “knife guns” are bayonets lol. They’re 10-16 inch knives that attach to the end of the rifle. It’s used for close quarter combat
"I'm gonna have to beat you know" 💀💀💀
Love this movie! Thank you for sharing this, when u have no one to watch ur favorite films with, to be able to find such a good vibe reaction its like getting a second opinion from a friend 🙏✌️❤️✌️
Another masterpiece done by Mel Gibson. If you haven't seen Mel Gibson's main masterpiece, you should watch The Passion of The Christ.. And if you read the trivia about the making of that film, you will be in shock of what happened. Mel Gibson is making a sequel to The Passion of The Christ. Anyways, Take Care & God Bless.
If you haven't watched Warhorse, I cried within the first ten minutes.
film suggestions:
We Were Soldiers
Come And See
Casualties of War
Platoon
I cried as well it was a great retelling.
The "knife/rifles" are rifles fixed with bayonets. The Japanese had some of the longest bayonets issued to their infantry. It's the cultural beliefs that the sword held the soul of the samurai. So all their military personnel were issued long blades. And the Japanese used their bayonets far more any other armed service in the world at that time. The banzai charge, with the Japanese pouring out of the underground tunnels, was the traditional Japanese attack. In past centuries it worked quite well. Against machine guns, grenades, rifles, pistols, artillery and armor however; all it really did was slaughter Japanese troops...
Hacksaw ridge is in the southern end of Okinawa. It is part of the Kakazu escarpment and was built in the Shuri Castle defensive area.
Poor lady was getting upset at some of the.... gentler scenes. That being said, Desmond's mantra of "Please Lord, help me get just one more".... that was difficult to watch.
Prayer is the most powerful thing that exists!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Thank u for watching
Btw, the "knife rifles" are called Bayonet s
When I was watching it i cried so badly end is so sad
This was an amazing true story of a true hero
He is the only conscientious objector to ever receive the medal of honor
❤️
You did such an amazing job reacting to this movie and Band Of Brothers please do the Pacific it was also an HBO follow up to Band Of Brothers
i watch reaction videos to watch the movie, i'm already crying.
2:58 bro done got folded
"Make Shift Ridge" lol
My Seventh-Day Adventist brother. A weaponless war hero
No disrespect to Desmond, but i think he was the 2nd person who was a C.O. to be awarded the C.M.H. the first i think was a soldier in WWI called Sgt. Alvin York.
Saving private Ryan, Band of brothers and Hacksaw Ridge are probably the best WAR PICKTATIONS of all time !
Thanks for doing this. I know these aren't easy and they're heavy on the soul. I cried right along with ya 🥲
I got told in school that Desmond Doss got shot in his arm and had half his arm coming off while saving so much people that day
My neighbor's dad was a medic. His comment was that the reason the men didn't accept Desmond at the beginning because none of them had ever been in combat before and they were showing their own insecurities (including the officers). Among combat troops, medics are beloved and the bravest men on the field, because they're the ones who'll come for you when nobody else will.
For sure. They are working under fire. While everyone else is shooting back they are putting all their concentration and effort into saving you. How can you not respect that?
Oh so the commander because they didn't go to combat
I heard when wounded, soldiers cry out for 3 people:
1. Their mom.
2. God.
3. The Medic.
@@Brian-ko3tn Yes, but in reverse order.
1. Medic
2. God
3. Mom
it’s not cause they didn’t accept him. It’s because why would the United States army in the middle of a war bend their rules because somebody is religious? Desmond is a hero and had the upmost respect for his actions and the way he stuck to his beliefs but the army were not at fault. At the end of the day they’re preparing to go to war and a soldier is disobeying his superiors who are training these people to go into a life or death situation. The army was not at fault at all. Like they said is their anything else he wanted so his stay would be more comfortable? the stay isn’t meant to be comfortable and the enemy don’t care if it’s your Sabboth. It’s none of the reasons above you listed it’s the simple fact that he was disobeying orders that they didn’t like him which is completely valid.
As a veteran, I can't fathom the courage Desmond Doss had in him. The mental and physical strength he had to do what he did was/is unfathomable. One could only believe that God gave Desmond the strength and courage he needed to accomplish such a miracle. It would have been a massive honor to have met him!!
I feel as tho he had already made piece with God and he just wanted to save as many of his brothers before they killed him. That's the only way I can imagine someone doing that all night with no second thoughts about rushing out to get another person. But yes I agree I would have loved to meet this man. He is one of many that paved the path for yourself and myself as I am currently serving and every one else who serves today and in the future. It's amazing what some of these men were able to do. Also thank you for your service sir.
@travismorris5903 Thank you, my friend, for your service too!!
Thank you for your service sir. We all appreciate you and everyone who served and is serving for us right now
Thank you for your services
I think you're wrong. He already had the strength and courage, God didn't give it to him, THAT'S WHO HE WAS AT HIS CORE.
Desmond Doss is considered the greatest combat medic in the history of the US Army. This was actually the last major battle in which he participated. The total number of men he saved in all the battles is close to 350. The Desmond Doss Military Hospital at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii was named after Doss after the man's death.
Also, it should be noted that director Mel Gibson actually toned down some of the things Doss did because he felt the viewing public would think what he really did unrealistic and outrageous.
I'm a 23 retired combat Infantry vet. Carrying one man for only 50 yds one time is totally exhausting. How Desmond ever did it over 70 times, at night and under fire, is far beyond my ability to imagine.
That's how God likes to operate. People will give the credit to things like adrenaline or just claim it never happened, but every time that the impossible occurs it's God at work. He delights in bringing good out of evil and in using the weak to achieve what nobody can. It all serves to reveal God to us.
@@NovusIgnismaybe
It's not "maybe" my dear friend.
As much as you fight with your believes, you can never denied that Doss prayed to God, had the Bible with him all the time and performed a miracle.@@pterodactyl662
Thank you for your service and dedication 23 years. ❤❤❤
Desmond also didn't eat meat, so he was always hungry and weak.. truly an amazing hero
God that moment on the ridge when Doss is asking God what he wants from him, and then immediately after asking hears the cries of the wounded for a medic...that moment hits me so damn hard every single time.
And I always, ALWAYS cry at "Help me get one more."
I feel this as well..."Lord, HELP me get just ONE more!" It makes life worth living, to just save ONE more person.
Oh man same
Me too me too!!
Something similar that I try and tell myself: "Help me make one more person smile.."
As someone who was actually a combat medic Doss was basically superman carrying that many grown men in that kind of environment is a next to impossible feat doss is my personal hero and as hard as it is for me to watch this movie without an emotional response its still one of my favorites
I wouldn't say it's next to impossible, it *is* impossible. God was on his side making the impossible into a reality, as He is wont to do.
@@NovusIgnis well if we disregard god influencing it, it was indeed his faith and willpower that acomplished. So even from an Atheist's perspective (im not one but just to play devils advocate), he still acomplished all this because of god.
Never forget that he prayed to the Lord.
And the Lord answered. Amin.
@@krulak292 100%, God willingly can't control us but he can guide us, and his guidance encouraged Desmond Doss to have the ability to exceed physical human possibilities especially for his build
I served in Iraq with a Man, who could no longer take lives. Former Ranger, was our medic. Never failed to patrol with us. We trusted him with our lives.
Wow.
How Hugo Weaving didn't win best supporting actor still blows my mind.
Because Hollywood elite hate Mel Gibson.
They don’t like Mel Gibson
@hbsvictor yeah that and it's a Christian propaganda movie, still very well done, but I recognize it for what it is.
@@justin-md4xm I think Doss could have been any non-mainstream religion and the movie would have been made. The story itself is that good.
@@justin-md4xmI don’t see it as Christian propaganda. They told his story from his perspective. Doss had a strong religious belief and for him that was the reason he lived and saved so many others. It doesn’t matter if he was right or wrong what matters is that he believed it enough to run into a battle without a weapon and save as many as he could.
His actions are documented by the men he was with so it’s not like they made up a narrative to “convert” people or something.
Also, if I remember correctly Doss was a 7th Day Adventist and that not even a popular sector of Christianity. I’m sure even other religious people thought he was a fool…
Seven years after Okinawa, my 18 yrs old father was stationed in Tokyo Japan. His DI’s took his platoon to see Hacksaw Ridge, and to walk Okinawa Island.. the Marines lost 49,141 brave men. Dad , a paratrooper way on to serve in Korea said it mad a huge impact on them all. RIP DAD, and RIP Private Doss- Thank you , and all who have served and sacrificed. We as grateful Americans salute you! ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The subtext of Thomas Doss in the courtroom. Being from a largely forgotten war with himself being barely acknowledged hurts my heart more than anything else in this film.
"Is that truly how it works, sir? The uniform means nothing. You lost so much that was dear to you and you're forgotten, You have no voice?"😢
Agree
I’m an Army vet with three trips to Afghan, and sometimesI feel forgotten even by those closest to me. The price of serving one’s country in wartime is high.
Those couple of lines from him are in my list of the best lines in cinema. He delivered them so perfectly and they carry such a weight of truth and pain in them.
@@jmhjmhjmhJesus knows who you are and what you’ve done to help people while serving.
@@jmhjmhjmhYou are not forgotten my volunteer brother in arms.