Netflix movie of the day: Hacksaw Ridge is a war epic that hits without bullets
Hacksaw Ridge is a true story of heroism filled with bloodshed and brutality
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Every day, we cut through the bottomless list of streaming options and recommend something to watch. See all ourNetflix movie of the daypicks, or ourPrime Video movie of the daychoices.
Oscar-winning biographical war dramaHacksaw Ridgetells the remarkable true story of pacifist combat medic Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), who saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa without firing a single weapon.
Hacksaw Ridgeis another acclaimed masterpiece to add to director Mel Gibson’s successful movie resume, with his previous projectsBraveheart, The Passion of the ChristandApocalyptoall becoming a cultural phenomenon in the world of cinema.Hacksaw Ridgeis an unflinching portrayal of the atrocities of war that features some of the most harrowing war scenes since Steven Spielberg’s war epicSaving Private Ryan.
Gibson captures the relentless heroic spirit of an ordinary person caught up in war with its jaw-dropping moments and scenes that had me holding my breath.Hacksaw Ridgeproves to be a memorable cinematic experience that you can relish at home on thebest streaming service, which is why it very much deserves a place on ourbest Netflix movieslist.
A blood-soaked war epic powered by Garfield’s performance
With great power comes great responsibility forSpider-Manstar Garfield and he certainly has the power inHacksaw Ridge.Garfield received a number of awards and nominations for his role as pacifist hero Desmond Doss, including his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
His acting ability proved to be a powerhouse amongst critics, withEmpirewriting: “Occasionally soapy on the homefront but cataclysmic in combat, this is a worthy addition to the WWIIcanon. Garfield underpins it all with skill, showing that sometimes, war can be humanising too.”
The Guardianwrote in their review: “It is a story of courage, robustly told by director Mel Gibson with screenwriters Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight, who create a brutally, even unwatchably violent picture of war. Garfield himself delivers a sympathetic, plausible performance: more mature and substantial than his contribution to Martin Scorsese’sSilence.”
RobertEbert.comalso shared their admiration for Garfield’s honest portrayal, revealing: “For a long time you think Doss is an idealized figure, free of neuroses and complications. But after a while you see the darkness in him, and you believe it exists because of the thoughtful way Garfield has prepared you.”
Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.
Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.
Hacksaw Ridgeis another notch in Gibson’s directing belt which deserves to be watched by millions.
You might also like
After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.
‘That was never the plan’: Arcane creators dismiss claims that the hit Netflix show was going to run for five seasons
Arcane season 2 was reportedly going to run for five seasons, so why is my all-time favorite Netflix show ending after two?
This super-cheap HP Victus 15 gaming laptop just dropped to its lowest price yet
