Hacksaw Ridge | Nov 4 2016 | Lionsgate | WWII movie directed by Mel Gibson. Starring Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer. The movie gets the BOZ/Tele/WB seal of approval.

[James]

I was hoping this will be more in the vein of Fury, but the more I see of it, the less I like it. However, I will see it. I have a soft spot for war movies (even the bad ones).

[MrHardapple]

Let's see how Hacksaw Ridge (budget: $45 m.) will perform compared to two of the latest big budget WWII films - Fury and Unbroken.

Fury (budget: $68 m.) made $86 million in the US and $126 million overseas.

Unbroken (budget: $65 m.) made $116 million in the US and $48 million overseas.

[filmlover]

2 minutes ago, MrHardapple said:

Let's see how Hacksaw Ridge (budget: $45 m.) will perform compared to two of the latest big budget WWII films - Fury and Unbroken.

Fury (budget: $68 m.) made $86 million in the US and $126 million overseas.

Unbroken (budget: $65 m.) made $116 million in the US and $48 million overseas.

Fury was bolstered heavily by Pitt's starpower. This will make most of its money from the US for certain.

[The Futurist]

How many WWII movies present the germans or german soldiers as characters with a soul instead of evil stormstroopers ?

[4815162342]

11 minutes ago, The Futurist said:

How many WWII movies present the germans or german soldiers as characters with a soul instead of evil stormstroopers ?

 

A fair share.

[Halba]

runtime 139min. CHECK

RT 90% CHECK

RT ave rating 7.4/10 ?

metacritic  66/100 ?

 

overall it scores highly on 2/4 counts, but 2/4 counts appear mixed?

[WrathOfHan]

38 minutes ago, Halba said:

runtime 139min. CHECK

RT 90% CHECK

RT ave rating 7.4/10 ?

metacritic  66/100 ?

 

overall it scores highly on 2/4 counts, but 2/4 counts appear mixed?

The runtime is only 2:11, sorry man.

[elcaballero]

33 minutes ago, WrathOfHan said:

The runtime is only 2:11, sorry man.

This changes everything...

[Dementeleus]

6 hours ago, James said:

I was hoping this will be more in the vein of Fury, but the more I see of it, the less I like it. However, I will see it. I have a soft spot for war movies (even the bad ones).

 

You'll hate it. People actually do good things.  

[snitch]

8 hours ago, 4815162342 said:

 

A fair share.

 

And how many of those are Hollywood movies ?

[James]

5 hours ago, Nutella of Arabia said:

 

You'll hate it. People actually do good things.  

Me to this movie:

 

[4815162342]

1 hour ago, snitch said:

 

And how many of those are Hollywood movies ?

 

A fair share

[Halba]

the runtime says 138 min in my local cinema. google also confirms it, RT also says 139 min

 

Edited October 30, 2016 by Halba

[el sid]

Metacritic.com only counts 13 reviews, pah ;). And @Halba I think everything between 40% and 60% is counted as "mixed" at this site (if I have your question right).
RT is now 91% and 7.6/10 with 23 reviews so I think we can say that it won't go down to a mediocre score.

I agree that the sujet is mostly a draw for American moviegoers. I don't dare to predict its boxffice chances in other countries but in Germany a very gory, faith based WWII movie playing in Japan isn't a big draw I guess. OTOH with these reviews and the still very well known Mel Gibson it shouldn't do bad either. His recent smaller action flicks (Get the Gringo and Blood Father) were very well received too. So I think nobody says that he „lost it“ or something, it's really more the story of HR which won't attract too many people. But we will see. At least HR gets a lot of talking already.

It did yet again win another Award: Mel Gibson will be honored as „Director of the Year“ at the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Awards®.

Edited October 30, 2016 by el sid

[The Stingray]

Is the film sappy? I can't tolerate sappiness.

[YSLDC]

Just tell me if the movie is good or not, for ***** sake. They review Mel Gibson

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-hacksaw-ridge-mov-rev-1031-20161031-column.html

[misafeco]

TOMATOMETER 

93%

Average Rating: 7.6/10

Reviews Counted: 27

Fresh: 25

Rotten: 2

 

Critics Consensus: Hacksaw Ridge uses a real-life pacifist's legacy to lay the groundwork for a gripping wartime tribute to faith, valor, and the courage of remaining true to one's convictions.

WANT TO SEE 

 

98%

want to see

User Ratings: 10,113

[Wrath]

I think this has breakout hit written all over it.

[AniNate]

56 minutes ago, The Stingray said:

Is the film sappy? I can't tolerate sappiness.

 

I haven't seen it but those who have should just say yes

[Jayhawk the Hutt]

Seeing this tomorrow at an advanced screening with my dad.