Netflix fans all watching 'best war movie since Saving Private Ryan' based on incredible true story
Netflix fans are all watching the 'best war movie since Saving Private Ryan' which is based on an incredible true story.
Hacksaw Ridge is currently available as part of the streaming giant's extensive library. At the time of writing, it is also one of the most watched titles among subscribers in the UK, earning the eighth spot in the top 10 films chart.
Thankfully, even for those who do not have a Netflix subscription, the movie is also streaming free on Tubi and ITVX.
According to the synopsis, it tells the story of Desmond Doss who was a United States Army corporal serving as a combat medic with an infantry company during World War II. However, due to his religious beliefs, he refused to carry a weapon.
The film follows his experience in the army and the conflict with religion that brought. In particular, it focuses on his heroics during the Battle of Okinawa.
Originally released back in 2016, Hacksaw Ridge was directed by Mel Gibson, known for also helming and starring in Braveheart as well as his acting roles in Lethal Weapon and Mad Max movies.
Former Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield took on the lead role of Desmond Doss and received an Oscar nomination for his performance. In fact, the film in total received six Academy Award nods, although it only won two for Best Sound Mixing and Best Film Editing.
Earning an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it is still hailed as one of the best war movies ever made by many critics and fans. In fact, one reviewer claimed it was the "best war movie since Saving Private Ryan."
One fan claimed: "A gritty war film that tells an incredible true story, that by itself is an entertaining gory modern masterpiece."
While another added: "This is just a masterpiece of film. The performance of Andrew Garfield as Doss made a perfect combination on this film. The narrative of it it is also very impressive for me because I don't usually watch war movies but this one is different in the best way possible."
Someone else posted: "Without a doubt one of the most brutal war movies I have ever seen. Even with its hard-to-watch scenes, this movie brought forward one of the most compelling war accounts I have ever heard. This movie is a testament to how faith and loyalty can bring someone through any hardship, and it made the movie absolutely incredible."
Sharing a similar view, a fan commented: "This was an amazing movie and a very passionate war story. One of the best movies I've watched on Netflix without a doubt. Andrew Garfield made a great part in this movie, surpassing my expectations. 100% recommended."
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