Hacksaw Ridge (2016) | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction

[@johnmonk66]

No spoilers...BUT... this amazing story is not only true, but a lot of true things were left out because they feared no one would believe it. Most movies are pumped up, this one is pumped down.

[@kuhpunkt]

Wdym spoilers?

[@popculturallychallenged]

Wow, I wonder what was left out now. It was a fantastic movie. - Toni 🤓

[@johnmonk66]

@@popculturallychallenged As he was taken away on the stretcher he saw another wounded man, he demanded they take the other man first. While crawling back to the medics he was shot twice, and still survived.

[@thenewinquisition2392]

@@popculturallychallenged I remember reading he also more likely saved over 100 people, Desmond was modest and said around 50. He also climbed that ridge and strung that cargo net up, as he was an excellent climber.

[@tkurz3071]

@@popculturallychallenged Whenever Doss was in the scope of one of the Japanese snipers, their gun would jam. They would unjam it and open fire on others...until they got Doss in his sights in which the gun would jam again.

[@TheSilverJedi]

One of the many things that I love about this movie, the thing that impressed me as much as Desmond’s divinely inspired heroism, was his father. We saw how broken he was from the war, the alcohol, the violence, the self-hatred, the pain when he saw his son in uniform, the absolute devastation. And the absolute love and courage that it took to put his uniform back on, the source of his agony personified, to save his son from a prison that would have protected him from the same devastation he’d himself endured. Amazing.

[@yrualeg1]

The Silver Star on his Dad's chest speaks volumes as to his character minus all his faults. His father was a veteran of Battle of Belleau Wood where he earned his Silver Star. After his wartime service he suffered from PTSD and was against his son's fighting in the war since he had already seen the horrors of war first hand.

[@trooper64428]

In addition to his Medal of Honor, Desmond Doss received a Bronze Star for valor with one Oak Leaf cluster (signifying he received 2 Bronze Stars); a Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf clusters (signifying he received 3 Purple Hearts); the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, and beachhead arrowhead (signifying he served in 4 combat campaigns including an amphibious landing under combat conditions); the Good Conduct Medal; the American Defense Campaign; and the not so common, Presidential Unit Citation given to the 1st Battalion, 307Inf, 77th Infantry Division for securing the Maeda Escarpment. Desmond faught on a couple of Islands and was obviously a very brave man. His Congressional medal of honour citation reads like a movie all on its own it is three pages long on an action that lasted over several days in which he saved the lives of around 100 men 75 of those in one day, even though he had been wounded several times himself and being blown up by a grenade, at one point he was being taken from the battlefield by stretcher but on hearing a wounded soldier crying for help he got off the stretcher to give aid, he advanced 300 yards to extract a wounded soldier and was wounded himself damaging his right arm he used a rifle as a splint and crawled back 300 yards to his own lines under enemy fire. You really should read the whole citation it's really quite amazing, yet he did all that won all those medals without taking the life of another human being. He later said in life "It was not my place to take the life of one of God's creations". Mel Gibson had to tone down Desmond's achievements on Hacksaw ridge as he thought nobody would believe it.

[@drewsaadUNITED]

Mel Gibson doesn't direct bad films, ever

[@maximillianosaben]

Very easy to argue that he's an ever better director than actor. But also easy to argue that he's a more enjoyable actor than director. Thankfully, no need to choose; can just enjoy it all.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

@@maximillianosaben he _is_ a better director than actor. i asked him.

[@DonGarcia11]

@@YoureMrLebowski looking for the next reactor to add to the comp?😂😂

[@johnmaynardable]

I think Apocalypto is one of his best.

[@sianne79]

@@johnmaynardable despite all 126 of its historical inaccuracies it remains enjoyable to watch

[@iKvetch558]

In some significant ways, this excellent true story of Desmond Doss was toned down to make it more believable. However, there are some things that were changed that you might want to know about. Doss and his unit had actually taken part in two previous Pacific island invasions before they got to Okinawa, and Doss had actually been decorated with the Bronze Star for Valor twice in the second battle, so Desmond was already a well respected member of the unit before Hacksaw Ridge. You can understand why they decided to compress the story entirely to the Okinawa campaign to keep the story easier to understand. Some of the other changes they made are also understandable, such as they amped up the drama of the trial a lot, and the situation where he leaves his wife at the altar while he sits in a cell is not quite the way that happened. The website History vs Hollywood article on this movie is pretty good, and covers most the of the stuff that they changed or were mistaken about.

[@1fuglyNDN]

Yea'! A Lot of Wartime FUN Was Left Out!

[@KaoretheHalfDemon]

The military says he carried over 100 men off that ridge. Desmond says 50. So the split it and said 75.

[@mikealvarez2322]

The key to this movie is the opening where Garfield as Doss reads from Isaiah 40:31 For those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.....they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not grow faint." Remember this passage as you watch the scenes on Hacksaw.

[@susanliltz3875]

This hero Desmond was amazing!! True story and they said he did even more amazing things than what they showed in this movie, they left quite a bit out because they were afraid the audience wouldn’t believe it, on how much he did!!

[@scottedwards8895]

Hacksaw ridge lasted for 11 days there is about 3,000 Japanese troops in three levels of tunnels. I had to look it up. The cliff was 400 feet high.

[@mikealvarez2322]

The knot Desmond used, the Bra, is called a Spanish Bowline, which is used in mountain rescues.

[@kingscorpion7346]

I'm glad to see some people watching movies like this for Memorial Day. I served in the Navy during the mid 1980's and I've been to the Arizona Memorial, and I owe it to myself to remember those who have served and paid the ultimate price so I can enjoy the freedoms we have daily.

[@joedavis6029]

Bravo Zulu shipmate!

[@kingscorpion7346]

@@joedavis6029 I have not heard that in so long!👍

[@luckyskittles8976]

This is going to be a tough one, especially for Toni

[@popculturallychallenged]

It was a great movie! -Toni 🤓

[@YoureMrLebowski]

44:15 "that was dramatic. that was extreme. that was heroic. that was probably the best movie we've watched." -Toni now *that's* a review. this is one of your best reactions. the "oh shit!" meter was off the charts!

[@popculturallychallenged]

Thank you! 😃 This is one of the best movies either of us have ever seen!

[@bamalady7314]

This movie is an incredible movie. It shows the reality of war. It shows some of the worst of humanity but also what a positive difference one man can make by standing by his personal convictions and living his beliefs.

[@johnmonk66]

Not only are there documentaries on here about him, but i suggest you watch him on This is your life, where you see what kind of man he was, humble and gracious.

[@BigGator5]

"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.

[@jasonnelms4556]

His accomplishments were so underplayed in this movie. And it makes it look like these guys are going from training straight to this battle. The 77th Infantry Division was together for several years before this as a guinea pig division used for testing and fought in several battle before this. They actually called these guys in to take this ridge because they were considered the problem solvers and the Divisionsent in prior was ripped apart. They were called "The Old Bastards." Army wanted to know what would happen if they had to rely on older guys if all the young guys died. They put these guys through hell long before they got to combat. Average WW2 recruit was around 22 or 23. Average recruit in the 77th was 33. Desmond was 26 and had a WWI veteran in their division when this battle took place. These guys were absolute beasts on the battlefield taking very few casualties, dealing out massive casualties to the Japanese and they did not take prisoners. The Japanese were absolutely scared shtless of these guys. The only Army division to ever be called Marines by the Marines. And if you're not real familiar with military stuff, that's a huge deal. Watch The Fat Electricians episode call "Old Age & Treachery - The Unstoppable 77th"

[@mrm8293]

What I found out later, was they had cave systems all over the area and could bring men in from all over the island. The Japanese had a year to prepare for the America attack and had reforcements from different parts of the island to reinforce positions. This is one battle of many on Okinawa.

[@duanetelesha]

This is in Okinawa the last major battle of the pacific war. I understand that the actions by Doss were not fully shown in the movie. Very emotional reaction.

[@ryanhamstra49]

The acting in this movie is top notch…. Hugo Weaving absolutely nails the role!!

[@rexmorgado2128]

I’m pretty sure Hugo nails every role lol

[@Ricec0o0ker]

Yeah!!! Finally!! My favorite movie of all time.

[@popculturallychallenged]

It was a fantastic movie!! Hope you can watch with us tonight! -Toni 🤓

[@mikealvarez2322]

Combat on Hacksaw was especially brutal for a variety of reasons. Like Iwo Jima the Japanese dug a system of tunnels and underground caves that protected their soldiers from artillery and allowed them to move about the battlefield without being seen. The underground system was described by men who fought there like an underground battleship. Okinawa was the last island before Japan. Once Okinawa was taken Japan was next. It must be noted that the Okinawans were not Japanese although they were ruled by Japan. Some things about the Japanese soldiers that made this battle unlike the battles in Europe. The Japanese were taught from childhood that their lives belonged to the Emperor, who was considered a God. Their mindset was such that it was a joy to die in battle. Surrender was considered the ultimate disgrace to the entire family. There were some other elements of the Japanese military that made this battle extra bloody. While the Japanese did sign the rules of war in the 1907 Treaty at the Hague they didn't adhere to those rules. In this movie you see 3 things they did that were War Crimes: 1. They not only targeted 24:20 the medics clearly marked yet not targeted.) 2. Killing wounded that were incapacitated and clearly presented no threat. 3. Using a white flag in order to gain an advantage to attack your enemy.

[@taylorhubenthal17]

It’s war, it is hell, and rules are never obeyed in war, the fact that there are any rules really doesn’t make any sense. You’re killing men anyway. WAR IS A CRIME, plain and simple.

[@dougfurr5217]

War movies SHOULD make us sick. Maybe we will be less inclined to allow them. Thank you Desmond, you are an angel.

[@dwrdwlsn5]

'It is a good thing war is so terrible, else we would come to love it too much'. - Robert E Lee

[@jowbloe3673]

"Oh, sh*t!" Didn't know I was suppose to be counting. One for every life Desmond saved, I bet, and I mean the real number, not the fabricated lesser 75 number mentioned in the ending.

[@nickschnider9191]

This is one of those movies i weigh my life against. He did this, i can get through my day. Dont be angry, don't be sad, just keep going.

[@susanliltz3875]

Thank you for doing this movie on Memorial Day..🇺🇸

[@hound3000]

I hope you provided a lot tissues for Toni or maybe handkerchief, David. Pretty sure she needed them quite a lot.

[@popculturallychallenged]

😉 How did you guess? -Toni 🤓

[@hound3000]

@@popculturallychallenged I cried too. 🤣

[@joedavis6029]

Thank you for watching this one for memorial day. I really am glad you were able to hang in on through it. It's a brutal depiction, but these stories must be told. 🇺🇸

[@rjd1736]

I have seen reactions to this movie a dozen times and shed a tear or two, But when I saw y'all were going to watch it I said to myself, Well....I guess Me and Toni are about to cry our eyes out together.

[@jtphenom0811]

You should read all you can about Desmond Doss. He did a lot more than what they show in this movie. He was the definition of a hero.

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

I am a combat veteran and I am very impressed by your reaction thank you for this . Also maybe the next time we walk past an old man we could say hello because maybe they have been through more than we could ever imagine. God bless you both

[@quentinmichel7581]

About the same number of US soldiers died at Omaha Beach as did at Hacksaw Ridge. And there were also naval assets firing supporting the Normandy landings. What this movie showed was the difference in sheer brutality between the European Theater of Operations and the total attrition warfare of the Pacific Theater.

[@jayrcabz524]

"Lone Survivor" and "American Sniper" are pretty good and amazing true story also

[@halecj1]

And now I wait for the waterworks to begin... I think you're gonna need a lot of tissues for this one.

[@trooper64428]

You mentioned the opening sequence of saving private Ryan and there was nowhere to take cover, that is because the commander of the rocket boats didn't want to get to close to the enemy fire so when he launched the rockets that were designed to make holes in the beach for those landing to take cover in, fell short into the sea which is why the beach was still as flat as a pancake, the commander of the rocket boats was held responsible and suffered his whole life because of the guilt.

[@mzzvixen8589]

I think seeing Desmond as he grew up and how he and his wife fell in love, and then his treatment at boot camp, made the rest of the movie more personal. We fall in love with him, and he becomes real to our feelings, his perseverance and will to not bend to peer pressure makes us once again root for the underdog, and when he reaches into his will and continues to run into danger to save men who treated him so badly - makes us fall in love with him and the story more.

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Best war movie ever!! So much more than just war! Glad you guys saw it and appreciated it so much!

[@kristianberg4264]

Before this fight, Desmond was in another three missions and it’s likely he saved around 200 Men total, and yes, this movie makes me cry like ten times throughout, no matter how many times I watch it.

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Desmond Doss is generally considered the greatest combat medic in he history of American combat medics. Hacksaw Ridge wasn't his first battle, but it was his last. In total, over the course of his time in the Army, its estimated that he saved the lives of over 300 men. The Army clinic in Honolulu was renamed after him. He's also got statues and memorials and even a stretch of highway in Alabama named after him.

[@steveturner3999]

The number of men he actually saved was estimated to be as high as 150 but was agreed to at 75, in great part due to Desmond.

[@popculturallychallenged]

Wow… that is so amazing. - Toni 🤓

[@andrewmccormack4295]

They had to cut down certain things because people just would not believe the things he actually did,not just Hacksaw Ridge but also the other battles he took part in.

[@seanmc1351]

I knew she would cry all the way through this one, i have watched it 100 times, and i still get emotional, i was a medic in the UK army back in late 80's

[@jimglenn6972]

If you want to take a train trip with a big curve, ride Amtrak east of Altoona, Pa. That’s where the famous Horseshoe Curve is.

[@CinJyxxe]

As many have pointed out, the real story is a lot more intense. But one of the craziest parts of it was the success rate of Doss's squad. They came out of the war with remarkably few casualties, and they largely cited their success to the fact that Doss prayed before every operation. The little bit about them being asked to hurry up, and the captain saying they had to wait for Doss to finish praying is a bit exaggerated - military command were definitely aware of Doss by that point, and they were more than happy to let him do basically whatever he wanted to help them prepare as long as they continued to be as successful as they were.

[@JC-ke7mj]

Perfect pick and great true story! Thank y'all!

[@redviper6805]

23:11 I jumped out of my seat as well. Used to live in Doss’ hometown, Lynchburg. I lived less than a minute away from the Desmond Doss Expressway

[@vernoningram5421]

22:30 the blood is raining from the the navy's strike, when the shells exploded on/near people and the bodies littering the battlefield, it was thrown into the air and was falling as they were climbing the rope ladder.

[@Peter_Aranyos_Jr]

Desmond was part of an experimental regiment of men that were over the usual age of joining the military. The 77th Infantry Division. They were trained for 2 years and were some of the deadlest fighters in all of WW2. The vast majority of them (except Doss obviously) scored Expert on their rifleman training. Which is evident when the Sgt took out the enemy sniper with just iron sights. Every fight they were in was completely one sided in terms of how many they killed in relation to how many of them they lost.

[@snarkdragon]

Just wanted to comment on the question of why was there blood dripping while the soldiers were first climbing that net; The barrage from the warships pulverized the bodies of the soldiers on top of the ridge, living, wounded and dead, and turned them into a fine mist. That mist then condensed and came down as a rain of blood. As a Christian and a veteran of the US Air Force, this movie means a lot to me. It introduced me to Desmond Doss, a man I've come to admire a great deal. A man who, even at this late stage of my life, I aspire to be more like.

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

Loved the reaction and Happy Memorial Day. Great movie to react to, it's a favorite of mine.Toni has grown so much. She was her natural softy self, crying through the entire emotional/romantic first part of the movie, but she was toughing it out through the second half, and the end. I was crying harder than her at the end when they show the real life Desmond. (I cry every time).

[@ranger-1214]

They had to mash up some of the actions, as prior to Hacksaw Ridge Doss had already been in battle in Guam and the Philippines. He also had been awarded two Bronze Stars so the unit already knew he was a true soldier and not a coward. But that would have been too much movie, so it was presented as if Hacksaw was his initial action.

[@TempestinBlue]

He just makes me think of the saying that “nothing is as strong as gentleness and nothing is a gentle as real strength.” But if you want more Andrew Garfield, you should check out Under the Banner of Heaven. It’s a miniseries, but it’s phenomenal, and he’s amazing in it. And it’s another that’s based on a true story.)

[@The903superman]

Yes!!!! Finally, I’ve been asking for this one. Thank you guys, awesome reaction

[@popculturallychallenged]

Our pleasure!

[@thetr00per30]

one of the most inspirational films I ever saw, it really challenges me to be a better person and I am humbled constantly by the thought of him.

[@popculturallychallenged]

Eye well said. - Toni 😊

[@beevang7884]

Love that you chose this movie in honor of Memorial Day, it really does put into perspective the sacrifices that were made and the struggles they faced. To add to the comments made about Andrew Garfield's amazing performance, even Desmond Doss's son said that he and the actress her spot on in their portrayals of them and he felt like he was watching them in the movie. ❤

[@NamelessMessenger4547]

The words of the review “Ohhh Shitttt” !!! War is so Brutal. To all of those who have served and all the family of these hero’s Thank You for your service to America. God bless America. 🇺🇸

[@karimhicks8376]

We must always pay respect to our Vets!!! Especially our WW2 VETS!! THEY sacrificed, so we could be free!! A great book to read about Desmond Doss, is called, 'THE UNLIKELIST HERO'.

[@popculturallychallenged]

Thanks!

[@belvagurr403]

Hugo Weaving played the father, he was Lord Elron in LOTR

[@TA-wg9oi]

Geez.....We're five minutes in David and Toni needs a hug already.......🦘

[@berndheghmanns1437]

Watching your wife cry reminds me of how I felt when I first saw this movie!

[@YoureMrLebowski]

25:58 "OH SHHHIT!" -David 😲

[@popculturallychallenged]

I'm actually surprised by how many times I said that! 😂

[@fernandof.2225]

I never seen a reactor, Mrs Pop, end with their feet ending above their head. She is very fast and flexible 😂 she can cry. Was beautiful to see

[@janabraam7963]

My uncle was in Okinawa in 1945. He was awarded the Silver Star for valor. My aunt told me his story because he would never talk about it. He would never show it to us. It stayed in the top of the closet. He was not proud of it. He came back a changed man. A broken man. This movie made me understand, maybe, just a little bit.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

35:16 this is one of the reasons i prefer first watches for you both. the natural questioning/answering interaction. 🙂

[@terrigail7]

One of my very favorites ever. Loved your reaction. I still cry every time I see it❤

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction like always. This movie is so emotional, there are some fun-facts about it. Doss’s son watched the screening of the movie. It’s said he was moved to tears as he saw the great job that Andrew Garfield did in portraying his father. Mel Gibson said that the war scenes were based on his nightmares. Mel Gibson’s father was a WWII veteran that would tell his son of his days on the battlefield as bedtime stories. There’s no doubt that there would be a few restless nights following that. Mel Gibson was originally mean to take the role of Sergeant Howell but wanted to stay focused on directing instead. Doss was not the only man to serve without a weapon. There were several individuals that refused to carry a weapon and were granted the opportunity to serve without touching a rifle. And the real story is WAY crazier he saved over 150 people but wouldn't take credit for it, he was wounded like 19 freaking times, it's UNREAL that he did all that most of the time while starving since he wouldn't eat the meat based rations... Insane hero, EVERYONE should know who he was. I read that Desmond insisted he saved 50 that particular night. The army said it was 100. So they compromised and reported 75. Certain people's real lives exceed what fiction can handle. Doss was one of them, he was a fcking Superman. Keep up the good.

[@popculturallychallenged]

Thank you!

[@flashxdoe295]

he did soo much more than what this movie shows. for example when he was on a stretcher he actually got off if so someone else could use it

[@jamesba-xd7xf]

THANK YOU for reacting to this movie and for NOT going off into anime's and TV series. I love MOVIES.

[@popculturallychallenged]

You're very welcome! Hope you can join us tonight on the premier! -Toni 🤓

[@laketaylora]

I've made snap judgments before about people in my life, and been wrong as wrong can be. So I can put myself into the shoes of a lot of the guys he served with. Desmond Doss is the ultimate example of why we should always be careful about judging others right away. They may not be the ones with the problem.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

So glad we have Desmond’s story, the Band of Brothers series…those men of the Greatest Generation will not be forgotten. Next for y’all has to be “Unbroken”, another true story from the Pacific theater in WWII. It’s covers an Army Air Corps veteran Louie Zamporini….an amazing man.

[@susanliltz3875]

Oh no!! Other movies the guys wrote songs for their girls and you asked David how come he hadn’t written a song for you and Now you asked him how come he doesn’t look at you like he looks at her !!! Oh David!!!!

[@popculturallychallenged]

😂

[@brandondodd3133]

Desmond das was credited with saving over 130 people throughout the war he was in more battles than just hacksaw ridge. You guys should watch the medal of honor recipient from WW2 and it tells Desmonds whole story it's really inspiring

[@sreejithm1880]

Army men's doing all ways for his country and his fellow soldiers all ways respect and salute Great man's ❤

[@stephensoistman8430]

Fantastic reaction! I’m so glad you both finally watched this incredible movie!

[@popculturallychallenged]

Thank you!! 😁

[@nickschnider9191]

Everyone is surprised by vince vaugn in this role. I think they forget he was norman bates in the 1998 version of "psycho"

[@mikealvarez2322]

Where Desmond get the strength and energy to do what he did. First of all he was a vegetarian, which means he didn't have the extra energy from protein. Second, he was suffering from tuberculosis, which he contracted during the war, probably in the Battle for Guam. Let's look at what Desmond actually accomplished under the circumstances. He lowered, carried, dragged, assisted at least 75 men. Assuming each man weighs a minimum of 150 lbs. let's do the math. 75 X 150= 11,250 lbs. Anyone that has done any roofing work knows how tiring carrying 75 bundles can be. Now go to Isaiah 40:31.

[@josepho7083]

Dont forget David, check out The Fat Electrian 77th. Really puts this unit into prospective. Langue is involed but incredible story telling. Also go down the rabbit hole of TFE.

[@saaamember97]

I can attest to the quickness and efficacy of Morphine. Back in the 90's, I decided to have a vasectomy. Everything was hunky-dory for a few days afterward, until I started to get "lightning bolts" of pain in the scrotum. Each time it struck, it doubled me over in pain. I went to the Emergency Room on the nearest Air Force base, and they immediately gave me a dose of Morphine. The relief was so quick, that it took full effect, even before they removed the needle! I can now see why the military uses it for catastrophic injuries like sucking chest wounds, and lost limbs. I was in an immediate state of relaxation and painlessness.

[@popculturallychallenged]

Oh wow! Thanks for the info!

[@brandondodd3133]

Desmond das was credited with saving over 130 people throughout the war he was in more battles than just hacksaw ridge

[@popculturallychallenged]

Thank you for the insight….that’s amazing. - Toni 🤓

[@mikealvarez2322]

If forgot to add that the Battle for Okinawa there were about 13,000 Americans killed. Hacksaw ridge saw 2500 of those deaths.

[@philipstoddard1502]

So glad that Toni could tough it out through the rough stretches. It really is an amazing story and an amazing depiction. Mel Gibson really doesn't get enough credit as a director.

[@JACK-O-MAN]

See the 55 day of Peking movie is a classic and true story of history

[@PowerDiva]

Andrew Garfield was nominated for an Oscar for this film (he lost to Casey Affleck). He also has a second Oscar nomination for the movie Tick Tick Boom. He lost that year to Will Smith - though considering what happened at the Oscars that year, I am sure even people who voted for Will Smith probably wish they'd voted for Andrew Garfield instead. Garfield is actually a really great actor with a lot of great performances under his belt. I would suggest you check out The Eyes of Tammy Faye - he plays Jim Bakker in that movie, another transformative role where you wouldn't even recognize him. Jessica Chastain plays Tammy Faye Bakker and she did win an Oscar for that performance. I'd be excited to see you guys react to that film, because not a lot of people really do.

[@heffatheanimal2200]

He's a really good actor, but he's also getting better with age and experience. It also make me lol that a film about such an incredible pacifist american legend stars a brit actor and a supporting cast of mostly australian actors

[@PowerDiva]

@@heffatheanimal2200 yes, I remember being shocked when I first saw an interview with Luke Bracey (Smitty) and his strong Australian accent.

[@heffatheanimal2200]

@@PowerDiva lol, yeah it's wild when ya hear a completely different accent in the interviews. I kept spotting all the aussie actors and was confused why there was so many. Then I spotted some familiar locations from NSW and it clicked. Go with the local talent I guess

[@williambranch4283]

The Pacific is a rougher series than Band of Brothers, but not as condensed violence as Hacksaw Ridge.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

28:25 "Oh crap!" -David ooh, switching it up!

[@jasonreynolds5633]

This movie, We Were Soldiers, and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage are the three best war movies I have ever seen

[@thetr00per30]

It is important to note that their father was a Marine who fought at the Battle of Balleau Wood in WW1. The Battle was famous for its brutality. The Marines were outnumbered and fought through enormous losses. The more losses they suffered the more determined they were not retreat and to fight on. The Germans were stunned by their ferocity their refusal to withdraw. Fighting was hand to hand at times.

[@tomhoffman4330]

Y'all know I'm NOT a Fan of War Movies🤔but even I have got to Respect this Story!👍I didn't know How or "If" You Both would make it through this one, but I am equally Impressed👏this is absolutely one of Your BEST Reactions EVER, and I Proudly "Thank" You-Both for sharing it with Us...💝

[@firemedic5100]

This is the citation for his Medal of Honor. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions on Guam and in the Philippines prior to this battle on Okinawa. This is what a hero looks like.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

11:30 "OHHH SHHHIT!" -David 😲

[@xtrmfc]

You need to react to “ The Fat Electrician “ and his stories, one of the stories is about the Unstoppable 77th Infantry Division nicknamed “The Old Bastards” Desmond Doss was in the 77th Infantry Division… Well worth the reaction ..

[@utalomAlibbantakat]

next time I'll send you an app with which you can count how many times one of you says "shit" during the movie 😉 (I was just kidding of course :-) )

[@YoureMrLebowski]

42:21 "wow."

[@popculturallychallenged]

That was crazy! 😳

[@yrualeg1]

Desmond's brother Harold was in the Navy not the Army like the Movie and survived the war with no injuries

[@popculturallychallenged]

Thanks!

[@YoureMrLebowski]

18:37 nice edit

[@popculturallychallenged]

Thanks!

[@davecsa7286]

It is truly an amazing story, we can only wish there were more like Desmond out there. Great review guys and very surprised that Toni wanted to see it. There is another true war movie about the battle of La Drang that you might want to see, it is in Vietnam between the US Calvary and the NVA, the story revolves around Lt. Col. Harold G. Moore Jr and how he handled the battle. The movie title is "We were soldiers"

[@xexasperon]

this movie is not the outlier for Garfield`s carreer, Spiderman is rather the outlier considering the types of movies Andrew does. Definitely watch "Tick Tick Boom" and other recommendations would be "Breathe" and "Silence"

[@rafal.oszczedlowski]

Your Mom seems to be very emotional

[@josephdoyle9865]

You both seem just so damn nice. A like and a comment in the hope that you get a tissue sponsorship that makes your life easier ❤️

[@popculturallychallenged]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@YoureMrLebowski]

23:11 threw the blanket so high she uncovered herself! 🤣🤣🤣

[@popculturallychallenged]

😂

[@LpMcQuack]

I really enjoyed yalls reaction. Top notch as always. 👏 👏