Still one of my favorite war movies of all time

One of my favourite life sayings is "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

Desmond Doss saved more than 75, they just settled on that number. There were many other heroic acts he did, but were left out because they didn’t think the audience would believe it-

25:40 the actor here is a real war veteran who lost his legs in combat. Also, the sniper you see in this actually lived in real life and later said his gun kept jamming every time he tried to shoot Desmond. He was definitely protected by God! It was said that Desmond had a very calming affect on people. He’d talk to them like it was just another day and they were sitting at home. They said he gave people a huge sense of peace and calm. So beautiful! The Lord used him in a mighty way! If I could be used like this by just a fraction, I’d have lived my life well. Ps. Definitely watch "Band of Brothers" if you haven't yet!

"With the world so set on tearing itself apart, it don't seem like such a bad thing to me to want to put a little bit of it back together." Fun Fact: The film received a standing ovation lasting nine minutes and forty-eight seconds at the Venice Film Festival in September 2016. Mel Gibson timed it. Casting Notes Fact: Teresa Palmer wanted a role in the film so badly that she auditioned via her smart phone and sent the recording to Mel Gibson. She heard nothing back for three months, until Gibson called Palmer to tell her that she landed the role. Location Location Fact: The battlefield sequence, overseen by Mel Gibson's longtime stunt double Mic Rodgers, was filmed on a small dairy farm (about one hundred square kilometres) near Sydney, Australia. Smoke trucks circled the perimeter to make sure any scenery that didn't look like World War II Okinawa was effectively blocked out. Historical Fact: When asked how many lives he saved, Desmond T. Doss said approximately fifty. However, witnesses said it was closer to one hundred. A mutual agreement was reached at approximately seventy-five. PFC Doss was not wounded and evacuated in a daylight assault at Hacksaw Ridge. He was wounded a couple of weeks later in the Okinawa campaign during a night attack near Shuri. As per his Medal of Honor citation (noted above), he was wounded in the legs by a grenade, but had to wait five hours before stretcher bearers could reach him, during which time he dressed his own wounds. While being carried back to safety by three stretcher bearers, they were attacked by a Japanese tank. Doss crawled off the stretcher to a more seriously wounded man and insisted the others evacuate that soldier and then return for him. While waiting for the stretcher to return, he was shot by a sniper as he was being carried by another soldier. This caused a compound fracture of his arm, for which he improvised a splint using a rifle stock. He then crawled three hundred yards to an aid station for treatment.

"Boot camp is one of the funniest places where you are not allowed to laugh"...Hilarious but FACTS

Hugo Weaving did an amazing acting performance. Oscar worthy, in my opinion.

The actual story of Desmond Doss, He was actually in for 1943 to 1945 and he actually said the most biggest temptation he ever has was dropping a grenade down a tunnel he didn't do it but he said to his dying day That was his biggest temptation ever

Desmond's father suffered from a severe case of PTSD and survivor's guilt.

36:10 You guys are both right here. On the field, it was believed Doss saved around 100 men. In his MOH citation, the official number was listed as 75. And the modest man that he is, Doss said at the time "Couldn't have been more than 50!" 😂 I love the real Desmond Doss. He was such a simple man. To him, God was enough; all he needed.

One of the many details that I really like about this movie is that the filmmakers intentionally held back on a lot of the actual history behind Doss's actions--mainly because they believed nobody would have thought it convincing that he would have been able to achieve the things he actually did. Okinawa was his third island campaign. Before his unit even shipped off to the Pacific he was already well-respected by his fellow soldiers due to his selflessness and his ability to keep up with the rest of them. During the Battle of Okinawa when he was wounded, rather than being carried off immediately he demanded they set him down and take another wounded man. He provided field triage to other wounded around him while he, himself, was suffering from wounds. The actual number of men he saved off of that ridge is supposedly higher than what they eventually settled on.

As a veteran I am proud to see today’s interest in the military genre of movies. The advances in special effects have presented such an immersive visual effect, those without military experience can get a little idea of the “HARSH REALITY” our military can face. I had the honor to attend a special showing of “Saving Private Ryan” the second week of its theatrical release. The first two rows (floor level and one up) were reserved for WWII veterans & family. Just before the coming attractions showed, approximately 20 people were ushered to their seats. At the end only subdued sniffles and sobs could be herd with NOONE moving to leave. After a brief pause the first of the veterans got up to leave, while the rest of us in attendance gave them ALL a standing ovation as they left. There seems to be a flow-over effect of people watching some older movies; “Full Metal Jacket”, “Platoon”, “M*A*S*H”, “Apocalypse Now” etc. I think these movies are great but need to be viewed with the filter of social commentary for the time they were made. I would like to see reactions to two older movies, based on two of the most decorated war heroes. These movies, though not posing the fantastic special effects of today’s movies, contain just as much interest by the simple act of storytelling. The first is the story of one of the most decorated soldiers of WWI. The main character of the story (Alvin C York) chose actor Gary Cooper to portray him. Released in September 1941, just before America entered WWII, “Sergeant York”. The second story is about the MOST DECORATED soldier of WWII. The movie not only adapted from his autobiography (Audie Murphy) but starred him as well. From October 1955, just over ten years after the end of the war “To Hell and Back”.

I read an article with references to Japanese reports of this action and several Japanese soldiers reported that they had Desmond in their sights but when they pulled their triggers the rifle jammed. Someone loved Desmond.

He did actually save 100 men, according to his captain, but he said he only saved fifty. They agreed to split the difference.

I’m in love with this movie. I’d watch it a million times over. And Dorothy is played by the actress Teresa Palmer. She’s amazing and has plenty of roles in Cinema.

I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman (Medic) in Vietnam (3 Tours). I had 4months of basic medical training and two months of combat medical training when I was assigned to the Marines. The army medical training is similar. They don't just say you're a medic. There are not enough men that volunteer to be a medic. Tests are taken while you are in training. If your test shows an aptitude for medicine, then they ask you to volunteer or just send you to school to be a medic. If you are not good at it they send you back to infantry. Most medics that have been in combat can do the job as well as or better than some doctors or nurses. According to the Geneva Conventions medics are not to carry offensive weapons. I never carried a weapon. During times not in combat the medic is supposed give first aid lessons to his whole platoon frequently. So, anyone can take over basic first aid if the medic is killed. They can carry a pistol for their own protection and the protection of the one they are working on. Those two medics in the same fox hole should never be close to each other during combat (That’s one of the first things you learn). One of my tours in Vietnam I was on a ship on the Co Chien River in the Mekong Delta. Me and another corpsman were the only medical personnel on board. Being the only medical person onboard I did everything medical. If you were on a ship or with the Marines, you were called Doc. We were taught that during combat conditions we were to be on opposite ends of the ship. The 2 corpsmen we replaced were together during a fire fight and they both got killed. You never remember all the ones that you have treated but you never forget the ones you can’t save.

Reminds me of the line from Braveheart when William Wallace was talking to Robert The Bruce, "Men don't follow titles, they follow courage." DD certainly had that.

Andrew Garfield doesnt play spiderman in this but he does portray a superhero

The thing you gotta realize even though you’re amazed at his heroics Mel Gibson had the tone this movie down because nobody would believe what else he did

I was a military brat, born AND raised in Okinawa ( known to locals as Oki). I KNEW Okinawa we key during WWII, but I didn't know this occurred. I wish I could go back and see the ACTUAL Hacksaw.

"If I got nothing more from the war, that smile he gave me I would have been well repaid." Think about that statement!

Hacksaw Ridge is arguably the greatest WW2 movie ever made

Also the cliff wasn't that high...but Doss was one of the ones who fixed the cargo nets to the side. Multiple times, since unlike in the movie, the Japanese who were actually there were smart enough to CUT THE THINGS DOWN every night

Some of the enemy prisoners said they had Doss in their sights but their gun would jam or have a misfire.

CPT: "What are you gonna do if you're attacked? Hit 'em with your bible?" DOSS: -bitchslaps grenade -

One of the bravest men to ever walk on this planet

We Were Soldiers was a FANTASTIC movie!

Great reaction of an amazing movie guys. Thank you. Those of us who have been there understand what a true hero this man was.

My Grandfather Served in the military And his best friend was a fighter pilot my grandfather was ship to Pearl Harbor When it got Bomb and soon as america was at war with jump I ask my grandfather knowing he fight against Japan I'm like grandpa wanna watch Hacksaw Ridge he Said don't have to I was there with my brothers I'm 21 and my grandfather and grandmother rise me my father and mother wasn't around but my grandma and grandpa died when I was 18 one thing I did before they pass was I Graduated and they both was there I grow up with my grandpa friends grandson and as a father of one I thank my grandfather for his service and for making me the man I am today RIP My grandfather Egon J Olson 🙏

I salute your cousin, Be Bold Be Brave! I wish him all the luck in the world respect Bro

It is my favorite war movie…because Mel Gibson (the director) left nothing out. He did not let perceived sensitivities censor anything real that actually occurred in the story. It was nominated for several awards, but only won 2 relatively minor academy awards. To me it was obvious that other members of the “academy” didn’t do the same as Mel and his production company. His production company, along with the comedy of Chappell (in another gendre) have integrity and courage when story telling

Mans was a walking manifestation of an Angel.

There was letters from a Japanese soldier who said lots of soldiers had him in their sights, but they would try and shoot him but their guns would jam 😮

The dad served in Belleau Wood which was hell in a meat grinder, in WW1.

Shout out to your cousin and I thank him for his service 🙏 ❤

Black Hawk Down and Lone Survivor, which should be among the next reactions, are two other very good modern war movies, closer to our times and based on true stories.

WE WERE SOLDIERS is my favorite war movie. Saving Private Ryan and this one may be better (especially Ryan) but the leadership Mel Gibson's character exemplifies is amazing. Good job on this one!

Agree. We were soldiers is a phenomenal movie as well.

Sam Worthington was in Clash of the Titans and Everest

You guys did my favorite reaction that I have watched on this movie. Really love the movie.

When they asked Desmond if he crawled around helping people he said" heck no when I realized God was protecting me I just to walked around upright!!! The Japanese soldiers said they saw bullets flying around him like bee's 😭😭

My first time seeing Vince Vaughn was in a dramatic role and his performance grabbed my attention to look out for him in future years. That he's focused so much on comedy I can respect as a career choice and have found some of it to be quite fun, but I still think he shines best in drama. And oh god, when your cousin made the comment along the lines of Basic being one of the funniest times you cannot laugh I was shaking my head and smiling. So very, very true....I swear part of the discipline trained is via causing us to withhold grins and giggles at times.

Great reaction! As to Mel Gibson, his direction reached its zenith (so far) was in The Passion of the Christ. First, the entire script is spoken in Aramaic. Moreover, it simply doesn’t soft pedal the passion. It’s as brutal as the actual event. But, as a believer, it will hit you so deeply, you might never get over it.

Besides the Avatar films, he also starred in Terminator: Salvation.

Mel Gibson movies are beautiful and violent. Usually based on true events or true stories. This, The Passion of the Christ, Braveheart , Once we were Soldiers, The Patriot. Not Blackhawk Down, tho some people think so. Ur next movie should be Once we were Soldiers, in Vietnam. it's based on the book, written by the reporter in the movie, who was actually there! About the first battle in Vietnam. Also look up a video here about maybe the greatest soldier of all time! type in here, Roy Benevides the Lazarus Soldier. I met him once in early nineties, when I was stationed at Bragg! The dad served in Belleau Wood which was hell in a meat grinder, in WW1 Doss actually saved many more guys and was I think put in for another CMH! Every unit he was attached to, when Doss prayed for them, that unit was successful. He forgot to pray one time, and that unit got chewed up! The guy he saved with the blown up legs lived a long healthy life! There are even a few reports from Japanese soldiers who were there, who said multiple times they had Doss in their sights, and their rifles always jammed!😮😮

We were soldiers. Is one of my favorite war movies because it gives you both view points US and the “enemies”

Love this reaction! This is my favorite war movie, my second is We Were Soldiers. Thank you for your service to your cousin, and definitely have him back on. You guys should do We Were Soldiers together, actually!

God bless Desmond Doss and his family! God bless all the courageous veterans with nerves of steel who risked everything and sacrificed so much to protect our countries and preserve the freedoms we enjoy today! God bless all the souls - military and civilian - that we have lost in times of war! God bless America! God bless us all and grant us peace!

Doss says he rescued 50 men. Witnesses estimate between 100 and 125 men were saved. They decided to split the difference and say 75.

He didn’t know what he was doing with the bow. It was wrong but it just happened to work

This is why I get so freaking mad when people in this country criticize our Veterans who has given everything and so much more to protect everyone of us!!!!!

There is a similar story that was also made into a movie, I recommend it, it's called unbroken 2014

Watch the documentary called The conscientious objector which is a more accurate story of desmond and the men he served with.

Faith can move mountains. Faith can make work more efficient, more effective, more accurate ten fold!!! Because it gives the individual purpose and reason and desire!!

Fun Fact: Mel Gibson also directed the christian movie titled The Passion of The Christ starring Jim Caviezel

Many Japanese had him in their sights, but their guns jammed every time.

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your reactions. Love this movie. Love to you both

Mel Gibson in The Patriot is a great one!

Hardcore Warrior of God, they made the rules and he just followed them.

This movie suffers from time compression. By the time Doss's company landed on Okinawa ir was their 3rd landing. The company already knew of Doss's bravery and respected him. His captain claimed Doss saved over 100 men that say and night. When the Army interviewed Doss . He humbly said maybe around 50 men. So the Army split the difference with 75.. Part of Doss's beliefs made him a vegetarian. When the bulk of the calories from Army food was meat. Doss was constantly hungry and often at near starvation. He lived on Army potatoes vegetables and any fresh fruit , roots, or vegetables he could scrounge.

It takes someone like Mel Gibson to bring this story to us! Hollywood could have years ago. But they won't touch anything righteous 😢

Funny that you're both right, official number 75 but 100 according to witnesses.

Desmond Doss was never in any danger, angels walk with the protection of god.

0:13 i was thinking "hmmm, mrs flicks looks different..." 🤔🙂

Teresa Palmer plays Dorethy.

I was glued to the video. You should definately have him on again. Best Wishes from England 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

You said how he could have the stamina to do what he did over night but in reality he was up there alone for 3 days saving over 150 lives. When they were taking him out on a stretcher they came across other wounded so he crawled off the stretcher for the other wounded and with multiple gunshot wounds and a broken leg he crawled over to help other wounded. Mel Gibson didn't add these other feats of honor because he didn't think people would believe it.

Bros helping bros.

I commanded the largest US ground radar site in Japan and have been to Hacksaw Ridge.

We Were Soldiers

God bless you both. 🤗 I loved this movie.

Two movies I'd recommend are "Prey" and "Arrival." Both top shelf movies.

Thanks for your service ❤

They didn't say how sick he was and he saved more people than they say because he didn't want the force to be on that what was said is the agreed on

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

Did ya'll not notice that Desmond brought Smitty down with him?

Fun Fact the movie is actually watered down to be believable

fun fact: many people do not have the 'little voice' and may be shocked (as I was) to learn that no, it is not a figure of speech - some people _literally_ hear a small voice of either support or dissent, in their own heads. This is a real, actual thing. I was as shocked as any of you.

It's amazing how few people know about the wilhelm scream lol. I couldn't stop laughing when he said that.

Men of Honor is a good military movie also based on a true story

Hi, i hope everyone is doing well!! 😊 Im a little sick with a cold but trying to get better! Fun fact (to those that maybe dont know) The guy reading the X magazine is the son of Mel Gibson!!! 😊😊

Such a dope movie 🙏🏼

Check out "The Longest Day". Greatest WW2 movie in my opinion.

it's called a "kamikaze attack"

I'm pretty sure that the medic kit wouldn't hold enough morphine and bandages for all the people he helped. I have a feeling God was helping his supply during his time there on Hacksaw.

You should really Google Desmond Doss and read everything he did!!! I believe his entire life story should be taught in school.

Mel Gibson did an AMAZING job and I'm so glad he did this before Desmond died. Great reaction Desmond was a true hero❤🎉

Y’all should definitely watch Mel Gibsons “Passion of the Christ”

Life is all about perspective. He could have looked at Smitty and accepted defeat and just given up, but he didn't. He chose to focus on those he COULD save. Atheists will tote about 'If God is so great, why didn't he save the others too' but they forget that the world doesn't work that way. God gave everybody free will, and that includes the ability to see miracles everywhere and push forward, despite the bad that happens around us.

Love this movie 🎥

Only thing that's equal to this is the series Band of Brothers. It's absolutely fantastic. Yeah, include your cousin. :)

He had holes in everything he was wearing even his shoes.

We We're Soldiers Once is a great movie. The book is better, in as much as the battle was much worse.

Yes please have your cousin back man .

liked for the reaction subbed for the faith cant wait for more reactions

The next movie you need to react to his Hamburger Hill it's a good military movie

Next react to the battle at lake Chanjin part 1 or 2 your choice guys.

I’m pretty sure I was in mrp with your buddy

Andrew imo , out of all the Spider-Man is probably the best actor (Tom is a close 2nd) but is prob the worst Spider-Man (Tom is the best) but this movie right here is prob top 3 Andrew Garfield performances

Most violent most religious war movie.