Bloody Hacksaw Ridge War and Faith

Keyshawn 2022-04-21 09:01:09

First of all, about the title of this movie, I really want to complain about the bloody battle of Hacksaw Ridge. My first reaction when I saw the title was, is it a popular and specialized domestic anti-Japanese movie? It was this title that almost made me miss a good movie. Okay, let’s focus, this is an American anti-Japanese film, and belief is the soul of the film.

The film is based on the true story of an American medic in World War II who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving 75 lives in the Battle of Okinawa.

The protagonist Dawes is a Christian and thinks killing is a felony. Therefore, he does not accept the instruction to practice with a gun. He is mocked, excluded, and beaten by the surrounding soldiers. Finally, he is brought to a military court by the military and will be imprisoned in prison. His alcoholic father, who often committed domestic violence, came out. He put on his World War I military uniform and all the medals, and asked his superior in World War I to write a letter to rescue him. Dawes. My tears went to this father, this man who lost friends because of the war, experienced nightmares, hated the war, lived in the dark for the rest of his life, was an alcoholic, often beat the Dawes brothers and his wife when he was drunk, yes The war made his life uneasy, which is why he opposed his two sons joining the army. When he handed the letter to the presiding judge of the court, he said that we went to the battlefield to uphold the constitution we believed in, in addition to this Other than that, I can't find any other reason for us to go to war.

What this film conveyed to me is not like the domestic anti-Japanese drama, how abhorrent the little Japan is, and how heroic our Eighth Route Army is, it shows me the suffering brought by the war to people.

I quickly thought in my mind that Muslim men who had misunderstood Arab countries could have four wives because their minds were still in feudal society, until later I learned that it was because of the terrible war that many women were widowed, and the men who lived to take care of women and Only children marry them.

Then I kept thinking that all wars originate from desires. Why did the initiators of wars not consider the lives of those who really fought on the battlefield when they launched wars?

Thinking of the Diaoyu Islands incident some time ago, many people clamored for a war against the Philippines. I didn't have a deep feeling at the time, but now I think about it with great fear. If those clamoring people really let them go to the battlefield in person, what would they do? And how brave is it when you clamor?

Regarding beliefs, I heard people say that the Chinese people are dangerous because most of the Chinese people have no beliefs, Christians, Muslims, Jews... Because of the common belief, I used to be very confused as a non-religious person , what kind of power makes these believers stick to their beliefs?

When Dawes rescued 75 wounded, including several enemy troops, with his once-ununderstood beliefs, American soldiers began to believe in him.

Now I ask myself again, what are my beliefs? I can't tell, but I can feel that there is a strong force in my heart that allows me to have my own judgment and principles in the face of major events. How about you?

The above are all my thoughts when watching this film. Everyone has different feelings and thoughts, which is understandable. However, as a war film, this film can make an indifferent person very excited. You can judge it by yourself. It's not worth seeing.

In the end, I present the protagonist's comrade-in-arms, Smitty. The reason for not letting go of the male protagonist is because Smitty is so handsome to me, okay? His appearance and spirit are both first-class and powerful. It was so sad when he finally sacrificed.

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  • Watson 2022-04-24 07:01:02

    This true story is actually quite a routine, especially after Desmond rescued people, people said they were wrong about you. Routine plus embarrassment, this is really not as brave as the heart. PS: Garfield laughs like Garfield! Lose some fat quickly.

  • Jeanne 2021-10-20 18:59:43

    I understand all the points it wants to express, but there is basically no way to accept it, not to mention the type of engagement, bloody war and religion. It can only be said to be a very, very straight man and a very, very main theme, so that the film presents The values ​​presented are so narrow. It expresses a great character and a great story with some self-righteous values. I think this is a kind of blasphemy for the heroes in these wars.

Hacksaw Ridge quotes

  • Sgt Howell: Gentlemen! I want you to meet Private Desmond Doss. Apparently, Private Doss does not believe in violence. He does not practice violence. He will not even deign to touch a weapon. You see, Private Doss is a conscientious objector. So I plead with you, do not look to him to save you on the battlefield, because he will undoubtedly be too busy wrestling with his conscience to assist.

    Desmond Doss: Sarge, that's not true...

    Sgt Howell: PRIVATE, AS YOU WERE! Now I realize that some of you might have strong feelings about this. It is what we men fight for. To defend our rights, and to protect our women and children. Even if Private Doss' beliefs might cause women and children to die. So I will expect everyone in this company to give Private Doss the full measure of respect he is due for the short time that he will be with us.

  • [Sgt. Howell arrives at the barracks the night after Doss had been beaten by his fellow men]

    Sgt Howell: As you were. Where's Doss?

    [Everyone turns to the back of the barracks where Doss - visibly beaten - has just finished his shower; Sgt, Howell is disturbed by the sight and breathes a sigh of melancholy]

    Sgt Howell: [sympathetic] This isn't good for anybody.

    Desmond Doss: Sure ain't what I signed up for.

    Sgt Howell: [beat] It's not about what you signed up for. It's about the lives of every man in here. And yours, son. It's time to quit this. Finish getting dressed and I'll walk you down.

    [beat]

    Sgt Howell: It's okay, Doss. There's no shame in this. Let's go.

    Desmond Doss: I got extra guard duty today, and I'm on KP this morning, so... Can't.

    Sgt Howell: [nods impressed with his character] All right, Doss.

    [shifts to professional tone]

    Sgt Howell: Private Doss, can you identify the men that beat you?

    Desmond Doss: No, Sarge.

    Sgt Howell: Are you saying that you don't know who attacked you?

    Desmond Doss: I never said I was attacked, Sarge.

    Sgt Howell: Well, what the hell are you saying, Doss? You bruised half your body sleeping?

    Desmond Doss: I... I sleep pretty hard.

    Sgt Howell: [Doss has finally won him over] All right.