I had the honor of knowing Desmond Doss. I grew up with his grand niece. His faith in the Lord and unconditional love was with him all his life! Listening to Mr. Doss story as a kid made me join the Army and serve 14 years. I know when I watch the movie, I will be very emotional knowing Desmond and his courage!!
Garfield did a spectacular job playing Desmond, He really deserve an Oscar! When I watched the movie, I didn't see Andrew, I saw Desmond! Mel Gibson did a awesome job too! Desmond saved more lives before the Battle of Okinawa. I know he saved 65 live in the other battles before Okinawa. I was in the Air National Gurad and after 9/11 I went Active Duty Army. I left the Pentagon a few months before 9/11 from an Active Duty Air Force tour. If I had stayed, I would have been in Section 4 to get my morning Starbucks.
Stephanie Grove rofl. Good on you. It must have been a tense time after 9/11 for you, in any way. I joined the army post 9/11. Not to kill but to try and help people in the service. I ended up fucking myself up in the end, but such is life. Thank you for your insight and opinion.
Andrew is a brilliant actor ! That scene in the tunnels where he helped not the enemy but another human being. What's the most profound part for me. That's at the cake. The whole movie had many lessons to behold and inspiring to become a better human being. In the middle of a terrifying war on both sides. Astonishing work.
There have been 2 movies in my life that made me cry from the deepest part of my being. The kind of cry that continues even after the movie is over. Both of those movies were made by Mel. I cry not only because of the story itself, but because there is a human being living who knows how important it is to tell that story. Hacksaw Ridge is one of them.
Amen. I loved The Patriot and cry every time I watch it. The Passion is too much for me. I cried when the description of Christ's torture was read in our church and had to go to the bathroom for paper towels. I'm reading Cathedral of the Sea about Barcelona in the Middle Ages, much like what you see at the beginning of Braveheart.
@ekim andersom buddy God exists, and He loves you. Ask Jesus and just tell Him to show you Himself if He's really there. What will you lose ? See what awaits you man..
Kyungsoodofever2 he said some racial slurs after getting shit faced drunk about 15 years ago. There's also claims that he's homophobic and antisemitic. I highly doubt that though since his 2 best friends are Robert Downey Jr (a Jew) and Jodie Foster ( a Jewish lesbian).
I don't believe God is a myth and I don't believe his actions were attributed to God, but to his dedication and courage to be led by his faith and belief in not killing. Mr. Doss was indeed and extraordinary man, no doubt about it. It would take an extraordinary person to stand by their convictions and perform the incredible acts that he did.
Chris Bean you have to be in denial to think that was done by a mere man. No man can do what Desmond did on his own. That's why he himself give all the Glory to God. You need to look around at creation and know there is a God who deserves to be believed in. When you do maybe you can accomplish what Desmond did.
Watched it yestereday. Truly one of the best movie this year. And one thing... Moment when you know these people were really passionate about project is when after conference such as this they don`t do small talks but continue to speak about movie itself. It was amazing experience for me. I stayed till the end of credits to just listen to wonderful music, to contemplate. Thank you to everyone who made this wonderful piece.
Honestly this was pretty much a good conversation about faith, a true hero and tribute to all those men who sadly were caught up in the madness of war!
It's obvious in the last seconds of this interview how much these people all bonded. They are all very orderly & quiet until someone says, "Thank you" and the interview is over. Then everyone at the table erupts into talk, talk, talk as if they were a family around the supper table. I think the sweetest (and most revealing) part of this interview. 36:40
It is so faszinating to watch Mel Gibson when the others are talking... you can see that he is not only hearing... he listens, processes and dissects what was said. He listens with his entire body and face. It almost seems exhausting at parts. But man... you really can see the difference between hearing and listening ... maybe this is one of the reasons what makes him such an incredible director... and person.
Just saw the film and was left in a puddle of tears. The cast was amazing and I wouldn't change any of them.However, I am surprised that so many of the main characters are English or Australian. It's not a bad thing at all I just didn't realize that until now.
The movie is wonderful! And, thank you for this press conference. I can see that the cast, the writers and Mel felt very much blessed also with their experience making it, as much as I am in watching the film.
God was with Desmond that year, and always guided him before and after the war, my father told me the story of Desmond and seeing the movie was like inspiration to me, great film great man, great god in we trust!
Truly a great film that I just saw this week on Netflix. This interview helps to understand the background of how the film was made and why it is such a significant movie in the industry. Desmond Doss was an anointed man of faith who led his life by convictions and truly practiced his religion out loud. I will highly recommend this film to those interested in the real heroes in our world. Thank you. 🌹
Hacksaw Ridge was such a great fucking movie. It exceeded my expectations. It was great go to the movies and come back feeling every penny was worth seeing it.
All the negative comments about Mel Gibson's mannerisms and mental health make me sad. If he had Parkinson's or something, there would a lot of sympathy for him instead of criticism. Mental health is just as important and deserving of our understanding, whether it's bipolar disorder, addiction, ADHD, etc.
Valocity714 Well said and sadly, this is the type of apathetic world we live in these days. I'm hoping this movie can allow many people to realize what a true hero can look like. It isn't about Mel's beard or someone's religion or even war...although all relevant in their own way...(well, maybe not the beard). It's about a love story and not just Desmond and his wife. It's the love of his fellow brothers, whether or not they have the same beliefs. I agree, if Mel had any other illness, he would be revered even more so but since this is "mental" health, and the simple fact that others feel superior to him because of it, people will always try to put others down so they can "try" to help themselves feel better. We know that misery loves company too, sadly so shame on them all! He's more than his/any illness and more of a man than anyone on this comment section!
Anyone else would have crawled up into a ball if they experienced what Mel did. Alcohol over many years makes you nervous and tense when you quit cold turkey. To be able to be create when you are having withdrawal symptoms that strong... wow..
I hate how people try and put Mel Gibson down by saying he has mental issues - I don't think he has at all - he's just a straightforward, no BS kind of person and the powers that be in Hollywood don't like someone talking back to them and exposing them for the filth that they actually are.
It's so refreshing to hear this cast brilliance and spiritually , and capture the essence of Hacksaw.. Mel Gibson is and will be one of the greatest no matter what Hollywood said.
Patrick Wells indeed especially the face to face confrontation moments were very hard to look at... They somehow remind me of the Battle of Bastards on GoT, no violence glorifying, just plain depiction of the cruel thing that warfare is...
I was born in 1987, and i saw Mel Gibson's early movies, i am a big fan. I dont really care what people say about him being nutty since i know that he is also a human being with a lot of vulnerabilities. This is another proof that he is a genius and a master of his craft.
He may have an attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. The recognition of this "disorder" which may be characteristic of some of the most creative people, spans my career as a teacher. I turned gray trying to figure how to help such students reach their potential but began to think the 21st century would need them. Life is not like school: unfortunately for a slow mover like me. I have enjoyed most of Mel Gibson's movies, but they are usually quite violent. My favorite was the old one with Goldie Hawn. So funny!
I think the diagnosis with Mel was bipolar. A whole lot of creative people have bipolar. It's really a tough disease to cope with and suicide is one of the most common outcomes of the disorder.
In the midst of watching this movie, all I could think of is how on earth can we behave the way we are doing today when our forefathers have sacrificed and gave so much for what we have today? 34:14 hit home for me. God bless Desmond Doss and all the women and men who have given us so much. I love you! God bless America!
THAT, like this movie was fantastic!!!! Thanks to everyone involved in the making of this masterpiece, & also for this very informative & pleasant press conference!!!!
That's what that was! I'm actually relieved to have found a comment to tell me what it was most interviews left it barely out of view. Thanks for that. 🙂
a 10 year wait for this incredible film of a true story and i cant believe for the life of me that hollywood thinks la la land is ten time better ... how??
Love, respect + appreciate you, Mel, for the incredible, fine films you have produced-directed-acted in and have given us, for your commitment to telling these profound stories (many Truth-based)... Wonderful perspective that you describe "Hacksaw Ridge" as a love story, not a war story -- so agree. God Bless you, your family and all your endeavors. Namaste! 💞✝️💞
Desmond doss is what a true hero no Hollywood bullshit IS he saved all those men it’s easy saying what he did but just imagine going through that doing what he did words can’t describe. Remember this isn’t a movie THIS happened so just think do you think you could do what he DID.
Mel Gibson hands down is one of the best directors in the business. Along with the hole in sambal of all the professionals involved in making the movie. In a such complicated project where everything comes seemingly and flows and all the intricate parts of making a movie such as this one. And the message that is conveying to the public. It's pure faith true conviction and pure love in all of the extent of the word love. I actually felt a holy presence in the movie. As Mel Gibson will say this movie is in another Realm. Thank you. We need to see more movies like this period that appeal to our human nature kindness and love for one another. And maybe we could stop killing each other and Stop the wars
Film making and storry telling would be so much poorer without Mel Gibson. It's the greatest thing watching and listening to Mel so that one can see and understand how much he's into the obligation to tell the storry in the proper way. This guy is a f***ing Genius of his craft !!! I also love how Mel's praising his actors ...
AWESOME movie. Best movie of the year! The violence was needed to drive home without question the heroism that Doss & his fellow soldiers showed in the face of Hell on Earth. This movie resonates on multiple levels. It is a very violent movie that honors non-violence. It is a love story set against hatred. It has been 3 days later & I'm still thinking about this movie.
You’d be surprised how many British and Australians play American characters. In Band Of Brothers, over half of the cast weren’t even American. I believe it’s because of how influential American culture is to the rest of the world, yet cultural influences over other parts of the world, are not popularised enough
My eyes kept watering and then, glutton for punishment that I am, I watched This Is Your Life, Desmond Doss. I used to watch that show with my parents.
I'm a Seventh-Day Adventist, Vegetarian and am proud and thank you so much Mel Gibson and his Team! You did a very very good movie that really touches me and my family members who watched with me. May God inspire and touch more people to be Ready for Jesus Christ soon Advent. Amen!
As a Messianic I respect SDAers a lot. They can be vegetarians if they like, per the Bible, but it was never forbidden. Even the Levitical priests ate meat. Even Messiah is shown eating lamb and fish. .
A movie of True Faith "Hacksaw Ridge" for the World.Thanks so much to the director Mel Gibson, Andrew Garfield (Desmond Doss) all cast and producers of this film.The Best Film Movie Ever.
i just imaginaded that as i read it along, and wow! that would be epic wouldn't it!, he would be PERFECT!. specially now, that is older , emottionally as well, he could do it, just watch blood father , i was blown away!
With everything we're all going through right now..im siting here reading all the comments..why all the fucking hate towards Mel?? Do we all ridicule Tom Cruise cuz his religion is based on a sci fi book?? Leave all the hate behind people, thats what brought us here today! Appreciate TALENT, PASSION, and TRUTH. The main reason why Hollywood hates him is cuz he's telling the truth about all the grooming of children that goes on. disgusting.
I’m 77. I don’t remember seeing this video before so please forgive me if I’ve commented before. Religion is the sum of those beliefs, practices and prohibitions that pertain to a person’s concept of the highest powers of the universe. It is unfortunate that many people in the English-speaking world have associated the word “religion” with institutional religion. I think maybe some of the people who helped to make Hacksaw Ridge understand that Mr. Doss was a member of a religious organization/denomination but his faith was personal - not institutional. A person who subscribes to an institutional faith can adhere to the tenets of the institution out of a sense of obligation but there are several reasons to think of Mr. Doss faith as transcending institutionalism. My dad was a Seventh-day Adventists during WWII. He worked on a farm in Iowa and was never drafted into the military. His understanding of the Seventh-day Adventist organization was that pacifism was strongly recommended but not required of voting members - i.e. it was a personal choice. Mr. Doss was a pacifist by personal conviction - which results in a much stronger conviction than what a person is told he must do or not do to maintain membership in a religious organization. Seventh-day sabbath keeping was - and is - a condition of voting membership in the Seventh-day adventist organization. If Mr. Doss said he wasn’t “allowed” to work on the sabbath day, he may have meant it in the sense that he could - and probably would - lose privileges (voting, holding office, etc.) in the organization if he worked on the sabbath day but I don’t think of Mr. Doss as being a seventh-day sabbath keeper because of his membership in the organization. I think of his conviction on that subject as also being deeply personal - i.e. that he would have rested on the seventh day of the week whether or not he was a member of an organization that “required” seventh-day sabbath keeping. Mr. Doss almost certainly didn’t consider his decision to accompany his unit on the sabbath day for the purpose of saving lives to be a “compromise” of his convictions in any sense. Mr. Doss didn’t “fight on the sabbath”. While it is true that he customarily worshipped the Lord on the sabbath day, he worshipped the Lord every day of the week. The words, “Remember the Sabbath day” are followed by instruction to rest on the day the Lord rested but that passage (Exodus 20:8-11) doesn’t include any instruction about worship per se. When Jesus healed people on the sabbath day, there were religious leaders who asked “ Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” The implication was that it was not. Jesus’ answer was that it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day. Neither Jesus healing people on the sabbath day nor Mr. Doss accompanying his unit for the purpose of saving lives was the same as doing on the sabbath day what could just as easily be done on another day of the week. If your condition is truly an emergency, you can be treated at any Seventh-day Adventist hospital, anywhere in the world. If your condition requires treatment - surgery even - but can be scheduled on another day of the week, that is what would be done. Not all Seventh-day Adventists are vegetarians. Voting membership requires not eating flesh foods that are regarded as “unclean” (Genesis 7, Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14). Many Seventh-day Adventists (about 30%) find it easier to decline to eat any flesh foods than to keep track of which entries are made with unclean animals. As with other things about Mr. Doss, his convictions were personal, i.e. not based on his denominational affiliation.
5:55 I'm sorry, did I mishear something or did that guy say that Desmond Doss spoke at the university one year ago, before he passed? Doss died in 2006.
that bootcamp sequence is fucking great just because of vince vaughn, even the second time all the jokes landed with a splash and i fucking couldnt help laugh till tears streamed and my abs cramped
If my life were to be played on the big screen, I would love for Mel Gibson to direct it. He brings out the truth in his visuals, plus he's a man of faith. The Passion of Christ, no words can really describe how I felt, but only tears. Mel Gibson you have my consent.
No matter what perter parker saves the day again. Desmond doss was a legend❤️ man imagine how many deaths are in that war💔 Andrew Garfield deserves Oscar in this role. His performance were phenomenal 🔥
Too many haters on this comment section. Hacksaw ridge is the best movie of the year. Mel Gibson is a legendary director and actor!
G's Up opinions
G's Up I wouldn't say of the year but it was good and refreshing
yeah
NO ITS THE BEST MOVIE IN THE WORLD NOT YEAR
It was a good film
I had the honor of knowing Desmond Doss. I grew up with his grand niece. His faith in the Lord and unconditional love was with him all his life! Listening to Mr. Doss story as a kid made me join the Army and serve 14 years. I know when I watch the movie, I will be very emotional knowing Desmond and his courage!!
Stephanie Grove keep us posted so in your opinion you can see if Garfield nailed the role please. Which branch were you?
Garfield did a spectacular job playing Desmond, He really deserve an Oscar! When I watched the movie, I didn't see Andrew, I saw Desmond! Mel Gibson did a awesome job too!
Desmond saved more lives before the Battle of Okinawa. I know he saved 65 live in the other battles before Okinawa.
I was in the Air National Gurad and after 9/11 I went Active Duty Army. I left the Pentagon a few months before 9/11 from an Active Duty Air Force tour. If I had stayed, I would have been in Section 4 to get my morning Starbucks.
Stephanie Grove rofl. Good on you. It must have been a tense time after 9/11 for you, in any way.
I joined the army post 9/11. Not to kill but to try and help people in the service. I ended up fucking myself up in the end, but such is life.
Thank you for your insight and opinion.
I hurt myself too in the Army. Thank you for your service.
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This was the greatest movie I have ever seen
Best. Movie. Ever.
Andrew is a brilliant actor ! That scene in the tunnels where he helped not the enemy but another human being. What's the most profound part for me. That's at the cake. The whole movie had many lessons to behold and inspiring to become a better human being. In the middle of a terrifying war on both sides. Astonishing work.
As a veteran, one of the greatest and inspiring movies that I have ever seen. Desmond was a true hero!!!
Mels beard should be nominated for an Oscar.
He kept twirling it over and over and it was like an evil villain
It seems like a nervous tick. It's very odd (don't get me wrong...he da man).
He looks a bit like Werewolf ! 🤣
There have been 2 movies in my life that made me cry from the deepest part of my being. The kind of cry that continues even after the movie is over. Both of those movies were made by Mel. I cry not only because of the story itself, but because there is a human being living who knows how important it is to tell that story.
Hacksaw Ridge is one of them.
Desmond Doss is a legend, and Andrew Garfield did a fantastic job of portraying him in the movie.
Mel Gibson knows how to make a movie
Heck yeah he does
Crazy person but yes, he's a terrific director.
Fight Mel, fight! God loves you and has done so much through you.
ekim andersom how do you know? you can believe or you can say that you do not... but knowing?
Amen. I loved The Patriot and cry every time I watch it. The Passion is too much for me. I cried when the description of Christ's torture was read in our church and had to go to the bathroom for paper towels. I'm reading Cathedral of the Sea about Barcelona in the Middle Ages, much like what you see at the beginning of Braveheart.
@ekim andersom stfu
@ekim andersom buddy God exists, and He loves you. Ask Jesus and just tell Him to show you Himself if He's really there. What will you lose ? See what awaits you man..
After watching this interview, I loved Hacksaw Ridge more. Great movie, amazing story.
a man of faith Mel Gibson, you are different from any other hollywood star, keep it up for your good film to inspired other people's faith.
beth sarf Amen!!
Yaas i love him so much. He's so beautiful inside & out. Simply MAJESTIC
can i ask why people hate him bcs i don't see why
Kyungsoodofever2 he said some racial slurs after getting shit faced drunk about 15 years ago. There's also claims that he's homophobic and antisemitic. I highly doubt that though since his 2 best friends are Robert Downey Jr (a Jew) and Jodie Foster ( a Jewish lesbian).
Tell that to her women lol
wow i didn't know desmond also fought in leyte Philippines and guam , what a brave man.
not really fight but save lives xd
not really fight but save lives xd
One of the best press conferences for a film I have ever seen, powerful!
I cried and cried and cried watching this movie.....just wow....!! Loved it so much..thank you all ❤
Incredible movie! The cast, the directing, the action, the romance and the entire story are inspiring!
Desmond was truly blessed by Jesus Christ to do what he did!
I don't believe God is a myth and I don't believe his actions were attributed to God, but to his dedication and courage to be led by his faith and belief in not killing. Mr. Doss was indeed and extraordinary man, no doubt about it. It would take an extraordinary person to stand by their convictions and perform the incredible acts that he did.
Chris Bean One day Chris you'll find out Jesus Christ our saviour is no myth...
Chris Bean you have to be in denial to think that was done by a mere man. No man can do what Desmond did on his own. That's why he himself give all the Glory to God. You need to look around at creation and know there is a God who deserves to be believed in. When you do maybe you can accomplish what Desmond did.
he is a REALLY BELIEVER he is the great american hero
Think of the angel who caused the sniper's gun to jam every time he got Desmond in his sights at the top of the ridge, so exposed! God is Sovereign!
Watched it yestereday. Truly one of the best movie this year.
And one thing... Moment when you know these people were really passionate about project is when after conference such as this they don`t do small talks but continue to speak about movie itself.
It was amazing experience for me. I stayed till the end of credits to just listen to wonderful music, to contemplate. Thank you to everyone who made this wonderful piece.
Honestly this was pretty much a good conversation about faith, a true hero and tribute to all those men who sadly were caught up in the madness of war!
It's obvious in the last seconds of this interview how much these people all bonded. They are all very orderly & quiet until someone says, "Thank you" and the interview is over. Then everyone at the table erupts into talk, talk, talk as if they were a family around the supper table. I think the sweetest (and most revealing) part of this interview. 36:40
Go, Mel, go! Great film, keep 'em coming!!!!!!!!!
You can say whatever you want, but goddamn that beard is glorious.
Euphytose oh man, I bet he grew it in like 6 months.
Euphytose and it has been shaved in the kimmel show lol
Moses will be thinking I wish I could grow one like that
It is so faszinating to watch Mel Gibson when the others are talking... you can see that he is not only hearing... he listens, processes and dissects what was said. He listens with his entire body and face. It almost seems exhausting at parts. But man... you really can see the difference between hearing and listening ... maybe this is one of the reasons what makes him such an incredible director... and person.
Just saw the film and was left in a puddle of tears. The cast was amazing and I wouldn't change any of them.However, I am surprised that so many of the main characters are English or Australian. It's not a bad thing at all I just didn't realize that until now.
love mel's ordinariness and direct honesty...
The movie is wonderful! And, thank you for this press conference. I can see that the cast, the writers and Mel felt very much blessed also with their experience making it, as much as I am in watching the film.
This is one of the best movies of the decade.
I love this movie!! thanks Mel for a great movie!
Such a blessing Mel. Praise God. Blessings to you all.
God was with Desmond that year, and always guided him before and after the war, my father told me the story of Desmond and seeing the movie was like inspiration to me, great film great man, great god in we trust!
Truly a great film that I just saw this week on Netflix. This interview helps to understand the background of how the film was made and why it is such a significant movie in the industry. Desmond Doss was an anointed man of faith who led his life by convictions and truly practiced his religion out loud. I will highly recommend this film to those interested in the real heroes in our world. Thank you. 🌹
Hacksaw Ridge was such a great fucking movie. It exceeded my expectations. It was great go to the movies and come back feeling every penny was worth seeing it.
All the negative comments about Mel Gibson's mannerisms and mental health make me sad. If he had Parkinson's or something, there would a lot of sympathy for him instead of criticism. Mental health is just as important and deserving of our understanding, whether it's bipolar disorder, addiction, ADHD, etc.
Valocity714 Well said and sadly, this is the type of apathetic world we live in these days. I'm hoping this movie can allow many people to realize what a true hero can look like. It isn't about Mel's beard or someone's religion or even war...although all relevant in their own way...(well, maybe not the beard). It's about a love story and not just Desmond and his wife. It's the love of his fellow brothers, whether or not they have the same beliefs.
I agree, if Mel had any other illness, he would be revered even more so but since this is "mental" health, and the simple fact that others feel superior to him because of it, people will always try to put others down so they can "try" to help themselves feel better. We know that misery loves company too, sadly so shame on them all! He's more than his/any illness and more of a man than anyone on this comment section!
Anyone else would have crawled up into a ball if they experienced what Mel did. Alcohol over many years makes you nervous and tense when you quit cold turkey. To be able to be create when you are having withdrawal symptoms that strong... wow..
The Forms I was gonna say he looks exactly like an ex or current alcoholic
I hate how people try and put Mel Gibson down by saying he has mental issues - I don't think he has at all - he's just a straightforward, no BS kind of person and the powers that be in Hollywood don't like someone talking back to them and exposing them for the filth that they actually are.
It's so refreshing to hear this cast brilliance and spiritually , and capture the essence of Hacksaw.. Mel Gibson is and will be one of the greatest no matter what Hollywood said.
I’m so impressed with this movie!!!
tired of hollywooods sex, violence and noise and i am hoping this is a refresher.
It is an awesome movie
It's a great movie, but it's also probably the most violent movie I've ever seen. It just doesn't glorify the violence.
Patrick Wells ...it is really very good, high values. Thumbs up to all who made it possible.
Patrick Wells indeed especially the face to face confrontation moments were very hard to look at... They somehow remind me of the Battle of Bastards on GoT, no violence glorifying, just plain depiction of the cruel thing that warfare is...
CD ROM just saw it the other day it's pretty good and was refreshing
i have watch this movie a lot of times and i cried everytime!! mel and the actors justified it!! desmond must be so proud of it
Sadly he passed away in 2006.
BEST MOVIE EVER
I was born in 1987, and i saw Mel Gibson's early movies, i am a big fan. I dont really care what people say about him being nutty since i know that he is also a human being with a lot of vulnerabilities. This is another proof that he is a genius and a master of his craft.
He may have an attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. The recognition of this "disorder" which may be characteristic of some of the most creative people, spans my career as a teacher. I turned gray trying to figure how to help such students reach their potential but began to think the 21st century would need them. Life is not like school: unfortunately for a slow mover like me. I have enjoyed most of Mel Gibson's movies, but they are usually quite violent. My favorite was the old one with Goldie Hawn. So funny!
I think the diagnosis with Mel was bipolar. A whole lot of creative people have bipolar. It's really a tough disease to cope with and suicide is one of the most common outcomes of the disorder.
In the midst of watching this movie, all I could think of is how on earth can we behave the way we are doing today when our forefathers have sacrificed and gave so much for what we have today? 34:14 hit home for me. God bless Desmond Doss and all the women and men who have given us so much. I love you!
God bless America!
Ah, great to see Mel with his sense of humor intact. He used to give such frank and funny interviews
THAT, like this movie was fantastic!!!! Thanks to everyone involved in the making of this masterpiece, & also for this very informative & pleasant press conference!!!!
MEL has
ST. MARY'S MIRACULOUS MEDAL
on him !!!!
That's what that was! I'm actually relieved to have found a comment to tell me what it was most interviews left it barely out of view. Thanks for that. 🙂
for the first time ever finally a real actor and a real angel Andrew
Damn, Mel nailed it in his commentary within the first few minutes.
Loved this film...magnifico...🇮🇹
a 10 year wait for this incredible film of a true story and i cant believe for the life of me that hollywood thinks la la land is ten time better ... how??
another attempt at testing mel< give it up USA, he is BRILLIANT At What He Does, and portraits>
As an SDA i admire sir Doss. One of the best movie ever .
Love, respect + appreciate you, Mel, for the incredible, fine films you have produced-directed-acted in and have given us, for your commitment to telling these profound stories (many Truth-based)...
Wonderful perspective that you describe "Hacksaw Ridge" as a love story, not a war story -- so agree.
God Bless you, your family and all your endeavors. Namaste! 💞✝️💞
Mel considers himself a poor practitioner when it comes to his faith. Being humble and admitting this is the beginning of being good and faithful.
The BEST movie in 2016! :)
Ohhh...very beautiful film it made me so emotional really love to see the film again and again. Hope it will comes up on Tele❤❤❤
thank you for uploading, i learned a lot
Desmond doss is what a true hero no Hollywood bullshit IS he saved all those men it’s easy saying what he did but just imagine going through that doing what he did words can’t describe. Remember this isn’t a movie THIS happened so just think do you think you could do what he DID.
Great Great Great. I love the all staff. Thanks a lot. ❤️❤️❤️🇸🇰🇸🇰🇸🇰🗽🗽🗽
Why don't the soundtrack get a oscar nomination? It's so great.
great film,well told...stand tall mel!!
Riggs is back!
Gibson's beard is awesome. Does he dye it that way?
When you get old enough it tends to do that by it's self :)
Haha ha .Great answer
Mel Gibson hands down is one of the best directors in the business. Along with the hole in sambal of all the professionals involved in making the movie. In a such complicated project where everything comes seemingly and flows and all the intricate parts of making a movie such as this one. And the message that is conveying to the public. It's pure faith true conviction and pure love in all of the extent of the word love. I actually felt a holy presence in the movie. As Mel Gibson will say this movie is in another Realm. Thank you. We need to see more movies like this period that appeal to our human nature kindness and love for one another. And maybe we could stop killing each other and Stop the wars
Great movie..
Desmond Doss HERO ! thanks Mel.
Mels a dude! Much love
Film making and storry telling would be so much poorer without Mel Gibson. It's the greatest thing watching and listening to Mel so that one can see and understand how much he's into the obligation to tell the storry in the proper way. This guy is a f***ing Genius of his craft !!! I also love how Mel's praising his actors ...
Wonderful movie!!!
Chrisb 616 and Stephanie Grove. Thank you for your Service ❤
Hacksaw ridge is one of the best war movie for me.
AWESOME movie. Best movie of the year! The violence was needed to drive home without question the heroism that Doss & his fellow soldiers showed in the face of Hell on Earth. This movie resonates on multiple levels. It is a very violent movie that honors non-violence. It is a love story set against hatred. It has been 3 days later & I'm still thinking about this movie.
Jerald Brewer in love with this comment. i've watched it online but i wish i wouldve gotten a better experience watching it at the movies.
It's a war story which encourages us to do whatever possible to avoid war.
Everyone is Australian or British it's weird after seeing the movie
John Bully yeah... And they pulled off the accents so dammnnn well. I was surprised myself!!
You’d be surprised how many British and Australians play American characters. In Band Of Brothers, over half of the cast weren’t even American.
I believe it’s because of how influential American culture is to the rest of the world, yet cultural influences over other parts of the world, are not popularised enough
BEST MOVIE ... !!
Yea he was assign in leyte desmon so inspiring this movies hubby and everytime we watch this many times specially during quarantine
i knew Desmond during my teenage boy in our church SDA
Amando ... what an honour
Good Job MEL
I actually peeled onions when Andrew Garfield was talking about how he went to Desmond Doss's wood shed....
wharrevah
I got allergies suddenly
My eyes kept watering and then, glutton for punishment that I am, I watched This Is Your Life, Desmond Doss. I used to watch that show with my parents.
I love u Mel !!! you're the Best ;)
whatching mel playing with his beard is epic entertainment and deserves an Oscar lol
Hermosa pelicula👏👏👏👏que historia más emocionante...excelente actor Desmond Doss...👏👏👏👏👏( todos actuaron muy bien)
How the heck is Garfield so cute _and_ such a good actor at the same time? They're usually either one of those. 😂
Andrew Garfield really looked like Roger Federer on this. hehe
I think the same myself..lol
I'm a Seventh-Day Adventist, Vegetarian and am proud and thank you so much Mel Gibson and his Team!
You did a very very good movie that really touches me and my family members who watched with me. May God inspire and touch more people to be Ready for Jesus Christ soon Advent. Amen!
As a Messianic I respect SDAers a lot. They can be vegetarians if they like, per the Bible, but it was never forbidden. Even the Levitical priests ate meat. Even Messiah is shown eating lamb and fish.
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A movie of True Faith "Hacksaw Ridge" for the World.Thanks so much to the director Mel Gibson, Andrew Garfield (Desmond Doss) all cast and producers of this film.The Best Film Movie Ever.
We love desmon until now from Philippines he is very a good example American soldier in the earth
mell should play Joel from the last of us.
i just imaginaded that as i read it along, and wow! that would be epic wouldn't it!, he would be PERFECT!. specially now, that is older , emottionally as well, he could do it, just watch blood father , i was blown away!
With everything we're all going through right now..im siting here reading all the comments..why all the fucking hate towards Mel?? Do we all ridicule Tom Cruise cuz his religion is based on a sci fi book?? Leave all the hate behind people, thats what brought us here today! Appreciate TALENT, PASSION, and TRUTH.
The main reason why Hollywood hates him is cuz he's telling the truth about all the grooming of children that goes on. disgusting.
And the adrenochrome 💔
No matter what else, the man can DIRECT.
I’m 77. I don’t remember seeing this video before so please forgive me if I’ve commented before.
Religion is the sum of those beliefs, practices and prohibitions that pertain to a person’s concept of the highest powers of the universe.
It is unfortunate that many people in the English-speaking world have associated the word “religion” with institutional religion.
I think maybe some of the people who helped to make Hacksaw Ridge understand that Mr. Doss was a member of a religious organization/denomination but his faith was personal - not institutional. A person who subscribes to an institutional faith can adhere to the tenets of the institution out of a sense of obligation but there are several reasons to think of Mr. Doss faith as transcending institutionalism.
My dad was a Seventh-day Adventists during WWII. He worked on a farm in Iowa and was never drafted into the military. His understanding of the Seventh-day Adventist organization was that pacifism was strongly recommended but not required of voting members - i.e. it was a personal choice. Mr. Doss was a pacifist by personal conviction - which results in a much stronger conviction than what a person is told he must do or not do to maintain membership in a religious organization.
Seventh-day sabbath keeping was - and is - a condition of voting membership in the Seventh-day adventist organization. If Mr. Doss said he wasn’t “allowed” to work on the sabbath day, he may have meant it in the sense that he could - and probably would - lose privileges (voting, holding office, etc.) in the organization if he worked on the sabbath day but I don’t think of Mr. Doss as being a seventh-day sabbath keeper because of his membership in the organization. I think of his conviction on that subject as also being deeply personal - i.e. that he would have rested on the seventh day of the week whether or not he was a member of an organization that “required” seventh-day sabbath keeping.
Mr. Doss almost certainly didn’t consider his decision to accompany his unit on the sabbath day for the purpose of saving lives to be a “compromise” of his convictions in any sense. Mr. Doss didn’t “fight on the sabbath”. While it is true that he customarily worshipped the Lord on the sabbath day, he worshipped the Lord every day of the week. The words, “Remember the Sabbath day” are followed by instruction to rest on the day the Lord rested but that passage (Exodus 20:8-11) doesn’t include any instruction about worship per se.
When Jesus healed people on the sabbath day, there were religious leaders who asked “ Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” The implication was that it was not. Jesus’ answer was that it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day. Neither Jesus healing people on the sabbath day nor Mr. Doss accompanying his unit for the purpose of saving lives was the same as doing on the sabbath day what could just as easily be done on another day of the week. If your condition is truly an emergency, you can be treated at any Seventh-day Adventist hospital, anywhere in the world. If your condition requires treatment - surgery even - but can be scheduled on another day of the week, that is what would be done.
Not all Seventh-day Adventists are vegetarians. Voting membership requires not eating flesh foods that are regarded as “unclean” (Genesis 7, Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14). Many Seventh-day Adventists (about 30%) find it easier to decline to eat any flesh foods than to keep track of which entries are made with unclean animals. As with other things about Mr. Doss, his convictions were personal, i.e. not based on his denominational affiliation.
Mel Gibson you slyyy dog. how you did on this movie SO good. saw it twice in the big screen first day and then the next.
The amount of advertisements on this video are cancerous
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I'm sorry, did I mishear something or did that guy say that Desmond Doss spoke at the university one year ago, before he passed? Doss died in 2006.
Some of these questions are just repetitive and tiring
I really really love this movie
The best movie I've ever seen ❤❤❤❤
that bootcamp sequence is fucking great just because of vince vaughn, even the second time all the jokes landed with a splash and i fucking couldnt help laugh till tears streamed and my abs cramped
HELL YEAH mel I LOVE THIS MOVIE and you are the FUCKING man!!!
He did not fight, he saved.
If my life were to be played on the big screen, I would love for Mel Gibson to direct it. He brings out the truth in his visuals, plus he's a man of faith. The Passion of Christ, no words can really describe how I felt, but only tears. Mel Gibson you have my consent.
Question is can u save one life with your faith. great movie mil love u all.
No matter what perter parker saves the day again. Desmond doss was a legend❤️ man imagine how many deaths are in that war💔 Andrew Garfield deserves Oscar in this role. His performance were phenomenal 🔥
Mel(based on that beard alone at the time) should've made a film on the books of Moses with himself as the lead!!!!!!!