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Hacksaw Ridge

War. Drama WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to win the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Telegraph "[It] is unquestionably going to be viewed as Gibson’s comeback movie (...) 'Hacksaw Ridge' is a fantastically moving and bruising war film. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"  POS
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
"Gibson's forceful comeback is a violent drama about pacifism that succeeds in combining horror with grace. (...) once again proves himself a muscular storyteller who knows exactly how to raise a pulse, heighten emotion and build intensity to explosive peaks."  POS
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The Guardian
The Guardian
"Mel Gibson finds a conscience in gruesome war story (...) As repellent a figure as many may still find Gibson, I have to report he’s absolutely hit 'Hacksaw Ridge' out of the park. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"  POS
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Screendaily
Screendaily
"A potent reminder of sacrifice, heroism, and the power of faith (...) Gibson (...) has never been subtle, but he’s certainly effective when it comes to delivering his heart-felt message."  POS
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SFGATE
SFGATE
"To see 'Hacksaw Ridge' is to come away with two distinct impressions. The first is that it’s a brilliant return for Mel Gibson (...) The second is that ... maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea if Gibson were to talk to somebody"  POS
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
"If it’s subtlety you’re looking for, you’ve entered the wrong theater (...) one of the more realistic depictions of the true nature of armed combat (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)"  POS
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Variety
Variety
"Gibson has made a move about a pacifist who served nobly during WWII. It's a testament to his filmmaking chops, and also an act of atonement that may succeed in bringing Gibson back."  POS
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USA Today
USA Today
"Brutally intense and elegantly crafted (...) it’s director Mel Gibson’s best work behind the scenes since 1995’s Oscar best-picture winner Braveheart (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)"  POS
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The New York Observer
The New York Observer
"'Hacksaw Ridge’ is the best war film since ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of four)"  POS
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The Wrap
The Wrap
"Gibson Says War Is Hell — Except When It’s Awesome. (...) director extols pacifism with one hand while making war brutally exciting with the other."  NEU
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
"Gibson has made a film about family, faith, love and forgiveness all put to the test in an arena of violent conflict - a movie you don't want to miss. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of four)"  POS
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The New York Times
The New York Times
"A bluntly effective (...) war drama, the true story of a remarkable hero with a knot of moral tension at its center."  POS
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