15 Great War Movies (Nobody Ever Talks About)
5. Hacksaw Ridge
Released in 2016 and marking a return to form for the director of The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s devastating and deeply moving anti-violence parable Hacksaw Ridge is a gripping true story and essential viewing for any war film fan.
The movie received a muted reception upon release, but the poignant and uplifting story of conscientious objector Desmond Doss deserved far broader acclaim.
Played to perfection by Andrew Garfield, Doss is portrayed as an ordinary man of extraordinary moral resolve and despite his heroism in saving the lives of over a hundred soldiers without ever carrying a weapon, it's his relatability which shines through in this triumphant piece of cinema.