Last Year, One Of The Most Talked About Mainstream Movies

Last year, one of the most talked about mainstream movies in the cinephile community was Hacksaw Ridge (2016). Movie lovers buzzed about the film, set during World War II, for a few reasons, but one of the primary causes of its allure is Hacksaw Ridge (2016) takes a somewhat unique approach to the war genre. It tells the true story of Desmond T. Doss, an army medic who served during the Battle of Okinawa, specifically the titular confrontation. Doss is unique, however, because he is a Seventh Day Adventist and conscientious objector to the war. Not only that, his religious convictions prevent him from killing or even touching a weapon. After enduring some hazing for his beliefs during training, Doss served with distinction at Hacksaw†¦show more content†¦Hacksaw Ridge (2016) tells the story of a man committed to nonviolence, and it clearly aims to commend his beliefs, but it also seems to glorify violence. Some scenes in the film appear to depict the horror of war, but a fai r number of them, seem to revel in the bloodshed like the one described above. As Matt Zoller Seitz (2016) wrote in his review of the movie, â€Å"it makes hash of its plainly stated moral code by reveling in the same blood-lust it condemns† (para. 1). In the context of this class, this criticism of Hacksaw Ridge (2016) can be examined from two ethical perspectives, one of duty and one of consequences. On the one hand, it bears consideration whether the filmmakers, especially director Mel Gibson, have a duty to treat the portrayal of violence in this story with more care. By depicting war as something exciting and cool, Gibson undercuts the film’s message and simultaneously does the same to any who hold similarly pacifistic views. Therefore, he may have a duty to portray war with greater respect for pacifists. On the other hand, it bears thought as to the consequences viewing a film like this could have on viewers. It could make them feel war and the killing therein is something that’s not only justified, but ideal and glorious. Furthermore, they could, subconsciously or consciously, feel disdain for those with nonviolent beliefs because Hacksaw Ridge (2016) seems to show them as folly. It’s a movie at war with itself,Show MoreRelatedGay and Lesbian Visibility in Movies and Television1388 Words   |  6 PagesThe 1990s saw surge of gay characters in both television and movies. From Ellen Degeneres and her character Ellen Morgan coming out under much scrutiny on the TV show ‘Ellen, to Julia Roberts and Rupert Everett comedically playing off each other in the motion picture ‘My Best Friends Wedding. Sure, gays and lesbians have been around forever, especially in Hollywood. But never has there been a time to be more out. 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