He actually carried more people than 75 to safety. He was so humble that he wouldn't admit to how ridiculous what he actually did was. Mel Gibson actually didn't show the extent to what the real Desmond Doss did under fire because he thought audiences wouldn't believe it. This movie isn't dramaticized for audiences, literally the opposite.

So glad more people are watching this movie recently. Desmond Doss is the true definition of a hero

Desmond Doss never fully recovered. He never regained the full use of his arm, and then, the TB he contracted on one of the islands (where he saved other men) before Okinawa cost him one lung, five ribs, and he also lost his hearing, which impacted his speech. He sacrificed so much, that tall, skinny kid from Virginia.

Flamethrowers were used to clear out enemy bunkers, machinegun nests, etc. It's a pretty nasty weapon, that's why it was so effective.

Hugo Weaving was absolutely superb in the role as his father…

Doss actually saved a lot more than 75. He was pretty modest & only admitted to saving around 40. Multiple witnesses put the number closer to 125. The Army split the difference at 75. Mel Gibson & the producers actually toned down a lot of what Desmond actually did for fear that people wouldn’t believe the movie.

Okinawa. was not the homeland of the Japanese. Okinawa was only conquered by the Japanese Empire about 60 years before the war. Before that, the island was the center of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which existed from 1429 to 1879. The population consisted of a mixture of locals and a large number of Chinese. The Japanese do not consider the natives as equals, but as an inferior race. So they had no qualms about using the locals as living shields. It is clearly shown in the series The Pacific.

It is also good to remember that Desmond was under nourished because he didn't eat meat (the major source of protein for the soldiers). Yet here he was, lifting guys who weight half again as much as he did and carrying them, under fire, back from the front lines. Amazing!!

The film condenses a number of battles that Doss was in. An interesting detail was that he almost got in trouble because he was just as likely to help a wounded Japanese soldier as he would an American one. He treated any Japanese soldier who needed it, even with the full knowledge that if it was other other way around he could expect to be savagely killed, or suffer through the hell of a Japanese run Prisoner of War camp.

It's people like Desmond who restore your faith in humanity.

I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam ) You can not possibly know the good you have just done . Thank you for this and God bless you

Shooting medics was actually a pretty major no no. If they displayed the red cross markings and weren't actively using a weapon, you weren't supposed to shoot at them (grenades and artillery were a little iffy because they were a little more "to whom it may concern" than rifle or machine gun fire). Both sides in the European theater held to this as well as can be expected for the most part, but things in the Pacific were a little different.

If you’re interested, band of brothers is an amazing limited series about WW2. In my opinion, it’s not only the best limited series but the best war adaptation I’ve ever seen

Desmond is a symbol to everyone of every faith of the power of faith and all that can be accomplished by doing things God's way as opposed to the world's way, whether it be in the battlefield or in civilian life. And there is no question that he was receiving divine assistance throughout the ordeal, as no one could have accomplished what he did without it. It was an undeniable miracle. Thanks for sharing your unique perspective on his life. I think because of your background you "got" it more deeply than anyone else I've seen reacting to this movie. And I have seen a lot of them.

The game Smitty and "Chief" were playing is called mumbley peg. The knot Doss tied in boot camp was actually one he knew from his life on the farm. It's called a double bowline.

M dad served in the Marines and was deployed in the Middle East. While he was away, I got into watching war movies. It was kind of my way of connecting with my dad while he was away. I kind of became a fan of war movies as a result. But I never thought I would find a movie about a medic interesting until a certain episode of "Band of Brothers." This movie added to the amazement I felt over the kind of courage and strength of will that a person has to have to run around saving lives during a battle. I have the utmost respect for all members of our armed forces, but medics are an altogether different breed of human. They are truly built different.

absolutely love this movie. andrew garfield did amazing

When I went to Navy Corpsman school we learned about Mr. Doss and I went thru my time thinking the same way. We are there to save lives and gave 110% to every patient I worked on. Even after the Navy I was a medic in NYC.

I'm a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. The final scenes of the real people are clips from a documentary that was made of Doss before he passed called "The Conscientious Objector." I think the documentary is even better than the movie - and you see from the documentary that the hero Doss was was completely because of his faith. He was a true Seventh-day Adventist and a true Christian; it's a shame so many have given the world that wrong impression. Because of his faith, Doss did not have the despair of ptsd like so many soldiers, lived a full peaceful life, and will obtain someday a glorious resurrection. There will be many in the kingdom of God because of his life.

You're not supposed to shoot medics. One among plenty of "rules" that the japanese didn't follow.

LOVE this movie. Im adventist too so seeing an adventist protagonist is crazy to me

As a combat veteran I thank you for appreciating a great story in American history. I see you have Patsy Cline behind you also so you have great taste in music 😊🇺🇸

You have such a beautiful heart! That scene got me too and is one of my favorite scenes ever: "What is it You want of me?" "I don't understand." "I can't hear You..." [Hears terrible scream of "Medic!"] "Alright." [Proceeds to run back into hell] What an amazing man and film!

What a beautiful commentary for a beautifully told story. I'm a Seventh-day Adventist, a vegetarian for much the same reason Doss wouldn't touch a weapon. But like Doss, I don't judge people for not being like me,. This is a crazy world, we all have trauma, and it's wonderful to watch a movie with someone so different like you, but to learn we have so much in common in our souls brings me hope. Peace to you.

Desmond reminds me of the main character from unbroken, a war movie based on true events

Thanks so much for your very genuine reaction. I remember my teenage daughter, who was kind of a war buff, read a little autobiography by Doss years ago. The Bible actually teaches in many places that there is a “Time to kill” and a “Time for peace”. The 10th commandment is speaking of murder which is always forbidden and it is important to know its context throughout all of God‘s word. Of course that takes absolutely nothing away from the extraordinary bravery and faith in the living God that Desmond demonstrated in legendary fashion He definitely believed the reality that “Only one life, it will soon be passed, only what’s done for Christ will last.” He is certainly one of my heroes. But it is important to remember that pacifism has caused at least as much death and murder as righteous intervention. Desmond of course, was repairing men to continue killing the enemy. Extraordinary story, extraordinary man, and further evidence that the Bible was inspired by the God he worshiped. Which Mel Gibson who directed would say if pressed. Fred Rogers, who you also mentioned was of course a Christian as well. it is kind of you to try to say that “everyone has good in them“, but the biblical fact is that the only thing everyone ever born has in common with one another is that we are born in sin and all the above men would tell you that there is only one way out of that condition, and that is Jesus Christ Who pre-existed everything that was created. Praying God‘s best for you. Thanks again for the insightful and honest reaction.

Lovely reaction Imon. I've seen this movie so many times, but your emotional reaction had me tearing up all over again. 😢 What an incredible movie about an amazing person! Desmond is such an inspiration!

Great reaction. I have watched most all of the reactions to this movie and it seems to me that you are one of only two people that fully understood that moment when Doss was asking God what he wanted from him after Smitty died. Most reactors were worried and wanted him to get away while thinking he was crazy for not doing so. To me it was quite the opposite. It was the equivalent of Captain America catching Thor's hammer in Avengers Endgame. It was a moment to cheer, not to worry. If I'm not mistaken, it appears that you saw it that way as well.

Absolutely an outstanding human being.

He's an inspiration to me , he also had two bronze stars awarded before this. 12,000 men died and 37,000 were wounded on Okinawa Island combat against the Japanese was different than in Europe , they fought to the death on every island

Grew up SDA as well… read his book as a project in 8th grade in my academy. Unreal movie and appreciate your reaction! 😊

im not religious, but i use to serve in the 25th infantry, and our hospital is call Desmond T. Doss hospital. after learning about him, i was inspired to save life, instead of taking it. and i learned that life is worth saving. and i continue his example by protecting all forms of life and culture. Desmond was truly the best of us.

Desmond actually had tuberculosis at the time of hacksaw ridge so he had to stiffle his coughing so as not to give away his location while saving injured soldiers he was diagnosed while recovering from his wounds in the V.A hospital and lost a lung to it. He was already a seasoned soldier by the time of hacksaw ridge as he was in the Pacific and was twice decorated with the bronze star for lives he saved there. In his military career in WW2 he saved over 300 lives. I highly recommend his autobiography as its truly incredible as Mel Gibson left so much out of the movie because he said if he had put it all in nobody would believe a word of any of it as it seems totally unbelievable. Its a story u will never forget and will go back to it over and over.

My dad was on Okinawa, the hand to hand was brutal. My dad had PTSD/nightmares the rest of his life. He saw buddies getting bayoneted right next to him.

Garfield is also in Scorsese's movie about Catholics being driven out of Shogunate Japan, "Silence". Very moving and thoughtful. Also has Liam Neeson.

I think I heard that Japanese gave testimonies about how they had him in their sights, but their guns jammed when aiming at him. The guns were perfectly fine.

36:29 To quickly take out entrenched combatants. Hard to defend a position when it's on fire. They eventually phased them out, was just too bulky, and were replaced by incendiary grenades.

New to your channel. Great reaction. The crazy thing about war is that in the midst of the very worst of humanity, you can find the very best of humanity.

I loved your perspective of it, when you cried it made me shed a tear. War is a hell of a thing and he is a true hero, the fact that this is based on a true story is amazing. Mel Gibson should also be credited, one of the best reactions if not the best reaction of a movie I have seen, Thank you.

"This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends." John 15:12‭-‬13

Yours was the best reaction I’ve seen so far for this tremendous movie. perhaps because you can relate so closely. It’s easy to tell that you are a very good person also. Good job!

Prior to this action in Okinawa, he earned two bronze stars with a "V" for valor in Guam and in the Philippines. Most of the troops he served with already knew he was exceptional by then.

The best reaction to Hacksaw Ridge I've ever seen. You got all the beautiful messages this movie was sending. Well done!

Iman, I really love your gentle spirit, and your peaceful outlook on life! I liked and subed. Growing up, my next door neighbors were SDA. The whole family were very lovely people. I had a huge stary-eyed crush on their youngest daughter, much like Daws with his wife lol. But I was only about 10 years old & she was probably about 15, so she never paid me any attention! Haha Later, I lived in Chattanooga, TN and there was a large community of SDA in Collegedale, TN about 10 miles away. I became a Christian, and my church group opened a small restaurant as an outreach, it was 1972 and we bought a lot of our supplies from the SDA to sell in our restaurant. I was also a vegetarian (still am) and shopped in the SDA stores in Chattanooga. The SDA community and individuals I met were all very friendly, nice folks. So I have a very high opinion and respect for you and all your brothers & sisters! I thank God for all His children. ❤😊❤😊❤

Small world. I’ve grown up as an Adventist. Still in the church. Over the years in the work world it always helped that I told the employers upfront about working on Sabbath. It shows me that when we ask Him and let folks know, that He will make a way.

Hi Imon! Thank you for your reaction. I think that this next one is maybe something what you like to watch. Joyeux Noël (''Merry Christmas'') is one of my favorite war movie, like 1917. It’s a quite inspirational story. “Joyeux Noël (''Merry Christmas'') is a 2005 war drama film based on the Christmas truce of December 1914, depicted through the eyes of French, Scottish, and German soldiers. It was written and directed by Christian Carion, and screened out of competition at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. The film, which includes one of the last appearances of Ian Richardson before his death, was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards. It is a fictionalised account of an actual event that took place in December 1914, when Wilhelm, German Crown Prince, sent the lead singer of the Berlin Imperial Opera company on a solo visit to the front line. Singing by the tenor, Walter Kirchhoff, to the 120th and 124th Württemberg regiments led French soldiers in their trenches to stand up and applaud.” Wikipedia

Yes...we all suck. To humbly accept that, allows us to move on to bigger and better things.

The flame thrower had a lot of utility in clearing out bunkers and tunnels in a way a rifle or any other firearm just couldn't do.

Growing up Adventist, I always heard about Desmond when I wanted to enlist. When I joined, My church kinda looked at me when I chose to carry a weapon in Combat. Growing up, SDA's degree separation was a thing because I went to an SDA college with one of his grandchildren.

Love your reaction. I think this is the best Gibson directed movie .

Side note: if you find yourself next to a femoral artery bleeding, instead of trying to use your belt or anything else as a tourniquet, reach in and pinch the artery as hard as you can. Femoral artery is deep, closer to the femur so the pressure exerted by your impromptu tourniquet has to be incredibly high to be effective. This is why if able, it is a better solution to apply pressure right on the artery...

I wish I could have been an emt or medic or nurse or doctor my brain isn’t just wired that way but my highest admiration goes out to all of you

This girl is so sweet and kind-hearted I love her reaction the best

Mel Gibson a great great actor and an even greater Director.

I felt so proud to be an Adventist after seeing this movie! His actions also rebuked and humbled me in my relationship to the Lord! If I could act on my faith as he did

Beautiful and insightful reaction, It’s important to recognize that it’s not just “belief“ in a topic or “entity” of our choice that inspired and guided Desmond Doss or Mr. Rogers. They were both Christians who firmly believed that Jesus is “the way the truth and the life“. Being “true to one’s self” is the worst advice that anyone could give or follow. We are all born in sin and in need of the Savior. And sadly we now live in a culture where it is hip to worship the self and a Goddess autonomy. Thanks again for your heartfelt reaction. “Only one life, it will soon be passed, only what’s done for Christ will last.”

This is one of the sweetest reactions of this movie i've seen. God Bless Your Heart

Flamethrowers were essential in the Pacific theatre because they were the only weapons that killed/forced Japanese soldiers out of their fortified concrete bunkers

Great reaction, Imon! A very thoughtful and intelligent review. Very enjoyably to watch.

He did this habitually, every single battle he was in. Most medal of honor recipients received the honor for a singular act of selflessness. He made a habit out of it.

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!

Flamethrowers had a few uses during wartime. One, was that it could be used to injure/kill a lot of the enemy at one time. It could also be used to burn up all the oxygen in the Japanese tunnel system, forcing them out of hiding. Additionally, it could be used to ignite an ammunition dump, while allowing the soldier with the flamethrower to escape, before the ammunition cooked-off. But, of course, there was a drawback ..... As seen in this movie, a single shot to the tanks could light up the whole area (And, the soldier carrying them) like a college bonfire. While an infantry soldier's life expectancy could be measure in days, the lifespan of a soldier carrying a flamethrower could be measured in hours/minutes. For more from Desmond Doss, himself, here is a link to a video featuring Desmond in 2003 ..... A mere 3 years before his passing. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKmclNupktCoaZ8.html

The story of Desmond Doss, "The Conscientious Objector." is a fabulous YT video which has inteviews by Doss, and many who served with him. It also take you back to Okinawa to see what it looks like now.

Targeting medics is considered a war crime by the Geneva Convention.

I absolutely loved this movie and have been going through all the reactions. I really enjoyed yours and you’re the first person who already knew about seppuku

Seen this movie about 20 times and Smitty’s death always makes me cry like a baby.

The Japanese standard was to kill or die trying. Surrender was considered dishonorable to the man's family. The 'they're animals' comment was about that, not racism.

Desmond Doss is my salute

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”.

36:25 They used them because they were good for clearing trenches and bunkers as well as burning foliage. They were banned in war in the late 70s.

5:22 Andrew Garfield is absolutely a man of great faith. In fact, from what I hear, this was the role which ultimately convinced him to become a born again Christian. It must be cool to see an Adventist as a hero, being one yourself. I admit I don't know much about them, just what I learned from studying Private Doss. Pacifists, vegetarians, strict adherents to the Ten Commandments and observers of the traditional Jewish Shabbat day, which falls on Saturdays.

Imon your best reaction it was nice sharing this movie with you x

Loved your reaction and have to subscribe to your channel. ❤.As a Veteran I am so proud to have served my country but the misery I and others who served have been exposed to on our return home is heart breaking. Yesterday was Veterans Day and there were a lot of pretty speeches. But there are many thousands of Veterans who were injured physically and mentally in the Military and can't get their disability because the Government lost our records. We live on the streets or in shelters suffering from PTSD and worse. Please remember and pray for us.

My three legends of our times are Mr. Roger, Desmond Doss, and Bob Ross.

I love your sweater! This was a great reaction.

Have seen a lot of ppl react to this great film, but this reaction, has been by far the best I have seen yet, I soooo enjoyed watching along with you, I just discovered your channel, and am very glad I did, your wonderful, enjoy your commentary, and your insight, in just this film, but life, and ppl, I was having a bad night tonight, and watching this and hearing you, helped me. Thank you, i hope to see more, will be subscribing, take care of yourself...👍👍👍👍👍

He walked straight into Hell Without a single weapon to defend himself with

I really liked and appreciated your description of being nondenominational in religeon. I joined your channel so I could see more of your reactions. A pretty young lady with a soft heart is always a pleasure to see her reactions.

I think the moment that really breaks me every. Single. Time, is Desmond talking about his 'reward': "And if I hadn't got anythin' more out the war than the smile he gave me, I'd have been well repaid." It might sound crazy, but I totally understand the sentiment. There's something amazing in just doing something kind for someone else and seeing their entire face light up in joy. Maybe it sounds sappy, or corny, but simply making someone happy is such a wonderful sensation, I totally understand what he means. Because what is a medal, a hunk of tin? This movie, and all the glory he's been given... it's beyond deserved. But for him, the value is in the smile that returned to that man's face, the incredible relief when he 'restored' a blind man's sight. What can matter more than something like that? But to be so kind, so humble as to turn a phrase like that and clearly mean it through and through... Desmond Doss is not just A hero, he's THE hero in my opinion. Watching this movie and remembering his heroism inspires me every damn day.

Desmon doss has no enemies

That was an amazing reaction. Thank you, and I am glad to see you are watching Outlander.. My favorite series of all time

What a powerful story and beautiful reaction. Thank you for sharing.

A lot of people dont realize, but Doss, had to carry two medical bags. If he had carried a gun, the M1 garand weighted 9.5lbs. Their gear on their uniforms would be about 15 or 20lbs. The average weight of a medics bag was about 45lbs. So through all the marching and the combat he went through, that they never showed. He was carrying an EXTRA 45lbs, on top of the 45 he was already charged with carrying as a medic. On average, while his fellow soldiers were carrying only 30-40lbs at max. Doss had 90-100lbs give or take 10lbs. The movie didn't show at least half of his service time. He was part of atleast one other battle and his commitment did not go unnoticed by his teammates. And by the time hacksaw came around, he had already gained some respect.

4 of those 75 soldiers were Japanese Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

a beautiful true story reacted to be a truly beautiful soul... much love

A flame thrower has its uses. First, it's terrifying to your opponents. Second, it will go around corners unlike a bullet. With entrenched enemies. Like the pillbox machine gun nest you saw them fighting to blow up. A flame thrower can clear them out in a hurry if given a chance. This also works for those tunnel/cave networks they were utilizing for cover from the artillery bombardment. Downside to them is they are heavy and cumbersome. And prone to turning on their user if ruptured.

Thank you for reacting to this movie 🙏🏻

Just listening to your evaluation of this movie I can tell that you're a strong woman of faith and you are special in your own right

Fantastic commentary! Thank you.

The craziest thing about this movie is that the events and people it portrays actually existed.

ONE OF THE GREATEST MOVIES IVE EVER SEEN

Your reaction is heartbreaking! God bless you!

I"ll say, everything you hear about Desmond Doss is true. Faith aside, let's just say... he was a lunatic. And the world is lesser for having fewer lunatics like him. We all NEED people with his level of commitment.

I wish more people had a soul like yours

You don't suck! We all have faults, but you are a shinning star, your precious heart and love for others is evident! You love God, so love yourself, as one of His magnificent children!

Parts of the story are so unbelievable that they just left it out of the movie. Multiple Japanese soldiers said they had Doss in their sights and their gun jammed. Also, the 75 people, some witnesses said it was more than that. Also, when he was being carried on a stretcher toward the cliff. He saw someone injured and said "He's hurt worse than me" and rolled off the stretcher and made them go get the other guy. Totally unrealistic if it's a movie. But, hey, who am to judge? I couldn't get one person down that ridge. Let alone 75.

The Guy he saved with the blown off legs lived a long healthy life!

Somebody more knowledgeable can further explain, but Mel Gibson left a lot out of the film because Desmond feats were so unbelievable that he feared audiences wouldn’t believe it. Desmond saved more than a hundred men, not 75, he was also a vegetarian and the military rations and diet consisted mostly of meat products so he was malnourished, lastly he had something occur without his lungs so he was only able to use one lung? I don’t quite remember the specifics but, the story is even more incredible than the film depicts.

Vince Vaughn had a role in the film "Into the Wild", directed by Sean Penn... A based on true accounts of Christopher McCandlis. I highly recommend this film. ❤ ✌ 🎥 Vince Vaughn stared in two comedies I also recommend, "Dodgeball" and "Wedding Crashers"... Both hilarious 😆 👍 LOL Personally, I served in two branches of the military, both in the medical fields... one serving in "Desert Shield" and "Desert Storm" Before enlisting I spoke with my father (WW2 veteran) and oldest brother (Vietnam veteran)... telling them about my desire to serve by saving life instead of taking it. They told me the accounts of Desmond Doss and h I s convictions.... knowing I had no "beliefs" to fuel my fortitude .... telling me, there is nothing more nobel than to have self conviction... not relying on anything but myself. My father taught me the inspirational lesson of... "Wether I live or die in the attempt, one has to learn to take care of themself and others"... I've carried that lesson my whole life.

25:41 - They weren't supposed to shoot at medics but the Japanese did; in fact several Japanese soldiers said they tried to shoot Doss himself but their guns always jammed when they aimed at him.