Well this is one of the movies which does not fail to give you goosebumps and you will sure leave the theater with a heavy heart. There are many War movies but this one sure is worth a watch and tops my list alongside with Saving Private Ryan(WWII) & Full Metal Jacket(Vietnam War). The movie is based on real life hero, a War Combat Medic. The late CPL.Desmond Thomas Doss. Basically to summarize what is stunning about this movie I want to break it down in to three parts (Narration/Screenplay/Direction, Cinematography, Action and Acting)



Direction / Screenplay: Mel Gibson has surly done his homework and it is evident that he is put his heart and soul into retaining the real essence of a real lift story, the movie starts of slow like a mellow drama and slowly builds its pace, the WAR scenes were so real and totally immersive (Not like Michael Bay style ;). I have a strong feeling this movie is going win many awards including the Academy. There are very few movies you see a unanimous applaud from the audience when the credits roll and this is sure was one of them. Where was Mel Gibson all these years? he has sure set a new standard and made a swashbuckling comeback so to say. This title is one you got to own the DVD/Bluray when it is out and watch it in the theaters.




Cinematography: The movie never failed to give the feel of the WWII era, the Dress, Army Uniform, Body language, lightings, dialog, vehicles, Weapons all were carefully crafted to give you the authentic WWII experience. From use of slow pan shots to switching between steady and POV cameras even from the mellow dramatic scenes to the action paced blood splashing scenes you will never be bored. The bootcamp scenes and WAR scenes had a close resemblance to Full Metal Jacket and Saving Private Ryan but the overall story gives you a different perception of WAR altogether. There are many enjoyable moments in the movies from slow motion of shells popping out from M3 submachine gun, carnage of Japs with M2 flamethrower, non-submission of PoW etc.. The night scenes were shots with some exceptional camera blocking techniques can’t explain much just watch the movie you will understand.




Acting: Well this movie is going to be a milestone in Andrew Garfield’s career. Mel Gibson has made use of Andrew’s full potential. He has re-lived CPL.Doss in the movie and I hope he gets an Oscar. Also stunning performance by Teresa Palmer (Strangely I felt she resembled - Christine Stewart first cousin J don’t know why) & brief and subtle performance by Hugo Weaving.






Overall just go and watch this one don’t miss you will not be disappointed for sure.
-Vinod