Movie Theater Hacksaw Ridge
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Wife and I saw that last night. Fantastically made movie. About the "realisitic'est" movie scenes ever. As to the details in concert with the book that I'd read, it also was incredibly accurate. There were a few minor differences, but the point of it all was expressly made.
My Lady was bawling for a few minutes, after the ending. It "hit deep in the heart" is all she could say.
About 15 or so minutes later, I helped get her 'leveled off' when I asked her "how proud are you, of Obummer going there and apologizing?"...... then she was back and stamping mad and chatting in her fiesty way.
My Lady was bawling for a few minutes, after the ending. It "hit deep in the heart" is all she could say.
About 15 or so minutes later, I helped get her 'leveled off' when I asked her "how proud are you, of Obummer going there and apologizing?"...... then she was back and stamping mad and chatting in her fiesty way.
It's absolutely a Movie I'll watch again. And I rarely do that. Don't watch the Boob Tube hardly at all, but a good Movie is hard to pass on. This one does strike home doesn't it. Pretty damn powerful. Great write up and story Sean. Thanks.
jrassy, glad ya enjoyed it as well. On another note, is that a nipple? lmfao
jrassy, glad ya enjoyed it as well. On another note, is that a nipple? lmfao
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The one gripe I had was the scene when the "bully" character picks up a severed torso to use as cover while he ran around shooting his BAR one-handed killing 5 enemies. I'm not a fan of scenes where the directer is basically screaming "I want you to think this guys is a badass!" in my face. Aside from that, great movie! Lots of action there, interesting shots, good theme, a much needed break from the regular action movies we get.
It was better than I expected and will definitely watch again.
I agree there were a couple parts that were a little over the top like the guy using another half a guy to shoot other guys.
But overall a great one.
I agree there were a couple parts that were a little over the top like the guy using another half a guy to shoot other guys.
But overall a great one.
I had Hell or High Water as my #1 for the year until I saw Hacksaw Ridge. The imagery and story were incredible. That little bit of interview with the real men at the end solidified the whole movie and proved to you how real it was.
Just watched this over the weekend. I enjoyed it, thought it was well made, but I was not overwhelmed by it. Kind of sad, when you consider it is a true story. One of the things that I caught was the whole "tell us what it was like" That unit had already fought on Guam. "While serving with his platoon in 1944 on Guam and the Philippines, he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for aiding wounded soldiers under fire". They knew what they were facing.
If you read his MOH citation, he did far more than what was shown in the film, which is incredible, as the film was quite revealing itself.
That man was truly inspirational.
One of the things that I did like was that it was more than a 'war" story, it was the story of Desmond Doss.
If you read his MOH citation, he did far more than what was shown in the film, which is incredible, as the film was quite revealing itself.
That man was truly inspirational.
One of the things that I did like was that it was more than a 'war" story, it was the story of Desmond Doss.
I was debating doing PPV on Amazon for it, if for no other reason than to support Mel Gibson on his directorial return. Based on y'alls recommendations I may watch it with the lady tomorrow. Thanks gents.
Always liked your other user name KlownPuncher. You had a funny avatar too if I remember right. Just say'n.
Now I gotta look up Hell or High Water. Never heard of it
Well, had a bit of an unconventional St Pats for me. Headed over to the local Vets club for a fish fry, shot the shit with a few Vietnam vets and enjoyed a great American evening with my lady and a friend of ours. Then made the conscious decision to watch Hacksaw Ridge instead of imbibing.
It was the first time since maybe 10th grade that I've been CONUS and not had a drop of alcohol. To pull that off in the midst of the Irish southside Chicago neighborhood Im in is no small feat (remember I live above a bar that's still jam packed as I type this).
Hacksaw was positively amazing, and worth the sobriety. I hope that it receives every award imaginable and Mel Gibson gets to shove those down the hypocritical asses of the Hollywood elite that's blacklisted him.
It was the first time since maybe 10th grade that I've been CONUS and not had a drop of alcohol. To pull that off in the midst of the Irish southside Chicago neighborhood Im in is no small feat (remember I live above a bar that's still jam packed as I type this).
Hacksaw was positively amazing, and worth the sobriety. I hope that it receives every award imaginable and Mel Gibson gets to shove those down the hypocritical asses of the Hollywood elite that's blacklisted him.
Was a lot better than even I expected. Hopefully Gibson is welcomed back into making more action war movies like this. Only gripe I had was that the damn BAR must have had an extended magazine lol.
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