i don't believe in miracles

Angus 2022-04-22 07:01:02

Just like an American patriotic education film.

Although it is based on true events, many details in the film are still skeptical:

1. The protagonist's halo is too obvious. In the hail of bullets, he rushed to the front as a medic but was not injured. He stayed in Hacksaw Ridge alone, and the Japanese army did not find it after many sweeps;

2. The motive for not holding a gun is not sufficient, I can't see why his belief is more pure than that of other soldiers, just because he almost killed his brother when he was a child? Nearly shot your own father? It makes people unable to feel how the beliefs behind them are shaped. Of course, the inability to understand this may be caused by the cultural difference that Chinese people have no beliefs since childhood;

3. When encountering injured Japanese soldiers in the tunnel, the Japanese soldiers did not shout, which is very different from the image of the Japanese who struggled and persevered in the whole article;

Therefore, I am more convinced that this is a film that has been beautified for release .

In addition, the idea is not profound enough. Leaving aside patriotism, can only a miraculous example be used to spread the humanitarian spirit of "no killing" in the world?

But I have to say that the film reflects a lot of the real situation of World War II, which is worth pondering. For example, the military force of the US military, when fighting the Japanese army, the M4 submachine gun against the Japanese army rifle, supplemented by the naval artillery fire, is simply crushing, not to mention the sufficient military supplies and strong medical logistics. These details made me feel pity for the Japanese soldiers. In order to implement the commander's (or the empire's) war will, an impossible task had to be completed. Thinking that before the war started, these people should have been the most ordinary workers on the streets of Japan or farmers in the fields, and they also had loving wives and lovely children, which made people feel embarrassed.

To be honest, the heroine is very good-looking, but the line of love has not unfolded, which is a pity.

To be honest, I don't believe in miracles.

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Extended Reading

Hacksaw Ridge quotes

  • Sgt Howell: This is a personal gift from the United States government to each and every one of you. A standard issue U.S. rifle, caliber .30, M1, a clip-fed, shoulder-fired, semi-automatic weapon designed to bring death and destruction to the enemy. This is to be your lover, your mistress, your concubine. Perhaps the only thing in life you will ever truly love. Fellas, let's dance.

    [the privates begin grabbing weapons]

    Sgt Howell: Grab a girl. Don't point your gun forward. I do not want to be shot today. No matter how much you are tempted. Place the weapon by your side. Pay attention.

    [Doss is the only one who has not picked up a rifle]

    Sgt Howell: Problem, Private Corn Stalk? Is there not one in your size or is it the color that is the issue?

    Desmond Doss: No, Sarge. I was... I was told I don't have to carry a weapon.

    Sgt Howell: Come again? Step forward, Private. I can't be hearing this right.

    Desmond Doss: Well, I'm sorry, Sergeant. I can't touch a gun.

    Captain Glover: What exactly is the problem?

    Desmond Doss: No problem, just a mistake, sir. I told the Army when I joined up.

    Captain Glover: That's not possible. Do you know why that's not possible, Private?

    Desmond Doss: No, sir.

    Captain Glover: Because the United States Army does not make mistakes. So if there's a problem, you must be that problem.

    Desmond Doss: I was just never supposed to be sent to a rifle company.

    Sgt Howell: He's a C.O., sir.

    Captain Glover: You're a conscientious objector, and you joined the Army?

    Desmond Doss: Well, no, sir, I'm a conscientious cooperator.

    Captain Glover: [bemused] Are you screwing with me, Doss?

    Desmond Doss: No. No, sir. I volunteered. I ain't got no problem with wearing my uniform, or saluting the flag and doing my duty. It's just carrying a gun and the taking of human life.

    Captain Glover: You don't kill? That's all?

    Desmond Doss: That's all. Yes, sir, that's all.

    Captain Glover: You know quite a bit of killing does occur in a war?

    Desmond Doss: Yes, sir.

    Captain Glover: I mean, that is the essential nature of war.

    Desmond Doss: Yes, sir.

    Captain Glover: All right. Do you have any other requirements of the United States Army? Is there anything else we can do to ensure that you have a comfortable stay here with us?

    Sgt Howell: He doesn't want to work on Saturdays, sir.

    Desmond Doss: Well, Saturdays... I'm a Seventh-Day Adventist. So, Saturday is my Sabbath, so I'm not allowed to work then.

    Captain Glover: I don't think that poses a problem, do you, Sergeant? We shall simply ask the enemy not to invade on the Sabbath, 'cause Private Doss here is at prayer. All right. Now we got that clear. Now let me tell you my requirements. They're not as complicated as yours. They're very simple. As long as you're in this company, under my command, you will obey my orders. Period. If you can't do it here, I can't trust you to do it in battle. I'm putting you in for a Section 8, psychiatric discharge. Dismissed.

  • 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.