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Hacksaw Ridge: Movie Review
Abstract
Hacksaw Ridge is a multi-award-winning biographical war drama that tells the story of Desmond Doss, a World War II hero who renounced his beliefs of anti-violence that did not allow him to carry a gun. This analytic review considers quality elements and evaluates the effectiveness of the movie as a genre. The film is able to capture wonderful battle sequences with balanced shadow and color. What makes it so suitable for its genre is the comprehensive attempt to narrate the life of Desmond Doss and especially the years that are historically significant in his life. Hacksaw Ridge perfectly uses cultural stereotypes to introduce and shape the character of Desmond Doss and especially challenges what it means to be at war.
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Introduction
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A brief summary of the plot
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Movie Quality
Excellent cinematography
Outstanding Shorts with minimal CGI
Proper use of light and precision
Metaphorical shots
Effectiveness as a biographical film
The comprehensible narration of the character’s life
Spot on dramatization
Adequate depiction for a male biopic
Criteria of excellence used in the evaluation of the film
Ability to dramatize the character’s life while still able to maintain authenticity.
Film quality
Appropriate stretching of the truth for purposes of dramatization
How Hacksaw Ridge challenges cultural expectations of how people should behave.
The use of cultural stereotypes to shape the character of Desmond Doss contrary to popular belief
Possible reaction from the audience
Elements of a proper biographical film
Sources
Brody, Richard. “Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge ?: Religious Pomp Laced with Pornographic Violence.” The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2016, www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/mel-gibsons-hacksaw-ridge-religious-pomp-laced-with-pornographic-violence.
