The film I have viewed, called Hacksaw Ridge, is about the odyssey of a young American soldier, Desmond Doss, who refuses to carry any weapons and becomes a medic to serve his country during one of the most intense wars of World War II. At the beginning of the movie, he is portrayed as an inexperienced, idealistic, and timid young man. However, as the narrative unfolds, Doss is forced to confront the brutal realities of war and the harshness of his fellow soldiers. He witnesses the devastating effects of violence and discovers the strength of his inner courage, which allows him to put his faith into action. Desmond pushes his limits to save the lives of his comrades as much as possible. With his unwavering courage, Desmond fearlessly and doubtlessly ventures into the battlefield, constantly risking his own life to provide medical aid to injured soldiers, even when often under heavy enemy fire. Without weapons to defend himself, Desmond navigates the treacherous battleground, employing improvised stretchers and ropes to lower injured soldiers down the cliffside to safety.

The director has successfully portrayed the brutal and cruel atmosphere of war by taking close-up shots of an injured soldier and using horrible audio such as screaming, the sound of firing. Besides, the performance of Andrew Garfield, who acted as the main character, was impeccable as the audience could really feel his hardship in saving lives.

The movie is meaningful, and the message the director tried to convey is profound. There are a multitude of predicaments in our daily lives, and even if some obstacles seem insurmountable, we have to be intrepid to overcome them. Also, bravery can be embodied in various ways, not only by saving people’s lives but also by standing up for our beliefs, even when it is difficult or unpopular. The importance of standing up for our own beliefs is highlighted in the movie. Despite facing ridicule and discrimination from his fellow soldiers, he still decides to serve as a medic. He says, “While everybody else is taking life, I’m going to be saving it. That’s going to be my way to serve.” The movie teaches us that there is a price to be paid for integrity, but that the rewards are far greater than any sacrifice we may have to make. In today’s world, where it is easy to be swayed by public opinion or to compromise our principles to fit in or avoid conflict, the film serves as a powerful reminder that true heroism lies in staying true to ourselves and our beliefs, even in the face of insurmountable predicaments.

In conclusion, Hacksaw Ridge is irrefutably an emotion-triggering and thought-provoking film. If you are interested in historical events, I sincerely recommend you enjoy this masterpiece.