I commanded a squadron in Okinawa in 2007 and have visited Hacksaw Ridge. Doss saved over 100 on the ridge, the officer writing him up for his medal thought no one would believe it so he picked 75 saved so his medal wouldn't get rejected for being embellished.
@robertlombardo843710 ай бұрын
I heard it was also Private Doss' doing as well. When they gave him the figure of 150 men saved, he said, in typical modest fashion "Couldn't have been more than 50!" 😂😂😂
@micheletrainor16017 ай бұрын
Yes he saved over 100 men from the ridge but Desmond Doss was already a seasoned soldier and was twice decorated with the bronze star for lives he saved in previous battles in the Pacific. So in total he saved over 300 men in WW2. His autobiography is just incredible as there is so much more to his story a absolute legend.
@jonmajarucon5111 ай бұрын
"Smitty" was a character that portrayed Desmonds closest friend. He was a Catholic but actually defended Desmond throughout Boot camp. He died in Desmonds arms and his death really traumatized Desmond. Desmond was truly an Angel.
@Subxenox153 ай бұрын
This is why people are so fascinated by "reaction" channels. We crave to see other people feel their emotions and not be afraid to show them. We are so shut off from them recently, other than pride, greed and hatred...Seeing laughter, joy, and the true raw emotion of someone being brought to tears by something as profound as Desmond Doss' story....It really is an incredible thing. Thank you for your video, Madison
@chuckhilleshiem659611 ай бұрын
I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam ) You can not bossibly know the good you have just done. Thank you for this and God bless you
@garylogan364011 ай бұрын
A bit of historical context, Desmond's unit had already seen combat before Hacksaw, in fact Desmond had already received 2 Bronze Stars for Valor and 2 Purple Hearts before landing on Okinawa where he was awarded the Medal of Honor and a 3rd Purple Heart. They condensed things for cinematic reasons, but Desmond had earned the respect and admiration of his unit long before Hacksaw. Also, the reason Desmond went back up was not just for the morale of the men, he was one of the few medics left in the area and he was needed. Another good Mel Gibson movie is We Were Soldiers, about the first real pitched battle between the Americans and the North Vietnamese in the Ia Drang valley in 1965.
@richardcobb428711 ай бұрын
Every chance I get, I say that Hugo Weaving deserved the Best Supporting Actor award as Desmond's father. SUPERB performance, in my opinion.
@skylinerunner169511 ай бұрын
Agreed
@BryanPAllen11 ай бұрын
Concur
@gregzaffuto450711 ай бұрын
Desmond and his wife relocated to Rising Fawn, GA to a farm in his post war years and he farmed in that community. He was malnourished his whole time in the Army because he was vegetarian, and at Hacksaw he was suffering from wounds received in prior campaigns. When he was being carried off the field from Hacksaw, he saw another soldier who was in worse shape and he gave up his litter to the man and he crawled over 300 yards to the medical tent. He spent much time in a VA hospital from getting pneumonia while serving and his leg injury never fully recovered. Some of the drama in the first part was Hollywood enhanced for the story, but they really played down the level of his sacrifices for the movie because Mel Gibson thought no one would really believe some of it was true. He spent some time after the war doing civic duty in speaking to veterans and to prospective Army Medical Corp trainees about his experience. There is a KZbin video of an early 60s TV show called "This is Your Life" where they surprise the honorees by bringing them on stage in front of the TV cameras and tell their story... and bring up people in their past to reconnect with them and validate the stories. A short glimpse of the show was on the end of the movie where Captain Glover came out on stage to shake his hand and then they showed an interview with him years later talking about the irony of Desmond saving his life. You should look for the full length video on YT as it shows his wife Dorothy and his kids, and talks about his love of farming and his community... and the sponsors of the show give him a few gifts to make his farming life easier.
@fn11155711 ай бұрын
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”.
@shainewhite278111 ай бұрын
Nominated for 6 Oscars including Best Picture but won for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Editing.
@BryanPAllen11 ай бұрын
Should have won them all !
@MattW3035611 ай бұрын
Few things they don't cover about Desmond Doss in the movie, being that he was a Seventh Day Adventist, he spent his Saturdays not working and mostly in prayer. This made the men in his unit during training very unhappy, but what they didn't see was on Sunday when they were off base with liberty, he was pulling not only guard duty, but also cleaning the barracks and latreine. When they went back up the hill, Doss was injured in a night battle while with another soldier when a Japanese type-97 grenade was thrown into his vicinity he reacted by stepping on it. The explosion caused injuries to both of his legs, he tended to himself then continured to treat others, and tending to himself when needed, he would continue to do this for five hours. Eventually a medic and litter bearers got to him, Doss saw a soldier who was wounded during a tank battle and got off the litter so that wounded soldier to lowered down the cliffs first.
@RoadDoug11 ай бұрын
I think if you don’t cry, you’re not human. Great actors throughout. Another great film by Mel Gibson. Love you and your reactions Madison.
@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.11 ай бұрын
A great emotional reaction, Madison. Films like this and 'Saving Private Ryan' are important so we never lose sight of the realities of war, I think that the further we are from WW1 and WW2 it can be easy to forget the sacrifice of the people who served, and the true cost of war which is often death, disfigurement and mental anguish and trauma all done hopefully bring peace and justice.
@philisett188811 ай бұрын
Thank you, Madison, for your authentic reaction to this film and for making the decision to "let the tears flow." This film gets and convicts me every time I view it. I also appreciated you sharing your faith perspectives.
@rafapopawski255911 ай бұрын
I watched it. And I've watched several reaction videos now, and some scenes are so powerful they make me cry every time. This is such an amazing story, worth knowing and sharing with others. Have a blessed day Madison.
@petequesada293611 ай бұрын
Madison, how could you not cry. I've seen this movie several times and I still get moist eyes. What a true hero.
@rte463411 ай бұрын
What? She said she has never cried as much.
@TheTurinturumbar9 ай бұрын
@@rte4634meaning of course you'll cry, how could you not?
@Lue_Jonin10 ай бұрын
A film, especially one based on true accounts, doesn't get any better. As a veteran of two branches of the military , I served in the medical fields in both. Desmond Doss' story was known to me before I enlisted back in 1981. His story was an inspiration to every medic I knew.
@colonel600711 ай бұрын
Code Talkers is another wonderful movie that I don't think anyone else has done.
@steveg593311 ай бұрын
I was a US Navy Hospital Corpsman, counterpart to Doss' medic. Served 86-96 8 of those were with the Marines. His story was well known to me. One of my duty stations was Okinawa. I have stood on Hacksaw. The significance of that still causes me chills. Let me point out that escarpment was 400 feet high. They climbed that under fire. The movie is very truncated. By the time of Okinawa, Doss had twice been awarded for bravery under fire. He had earned the trust of his men. Hacksaw for Doss was a 5-6 days, not over a night or two as shown. Interviewed after the war Japanese soldiers knew he was there, yet multiple soldiers reported when they tried to shoot him they would miss or their weapon malfunctioned. As for the Medal of Honor citation 75 was a compromise. Doss believed he saved no more than 25 Brass said 100. Much later Battalion records showed 140-150 were rescued by Doss. As for Hacksaw Ridge , today it is a Peace Park dedicated to Doss. As for tears, there is no shame in them. I'm 57 and I tear up every single time
@simongeoghegan984211 ай бұрын
Madison don't worry about crying it's not a sign of weakness but humanity.💓👍
@BryanPAllen11 ай бұрын
Yes
@michaelm694811 ай бұрын
I mentioned in the premiere, "A Man for All Seasons" (1966), multiple Oscar winner, as a magnificent film dealing with issues of Faith, and holding to convictions when all are against you. It may not be right for your channel-central to it is the Roman Catholic/ Protestant struggle during the Reformation. But as a film it is of the very highest quality, in acting, direction etc. It is a must watch as an example of how cinema can engage the most difficult questions. A private watch is highly recommended, if not chosen for the channel.
@skylinerunner169511 ай бұрын
Great recommendation. Fine performances, too, from the entire cast, especially Robert Shaw and a very young John Hurt.
@michaelstach574411 ай бұрын
Also Chariots of Fire! They used to give best picture Oscars to good movies
Desmond's father mentioned Belleau Woods to the secretary, which may have been the reason why she talked to the General. The battle at Belleau Woods was one of the bloodiest battles of WWI. On one of his friends' tombstone, it states he died at Belleau Woods. The father was awarded the Silver Star, maybe for his fighting at Belleau Woods. It is the 3rd highest award bestowed in the military, given for gallantry in action in a battle lasting a few days.
@mack788211 ай бұрын
A tough movie that tells a story of faith and duty and honor. Having a great uncle who died in WW1 and an uncle who died in WW2 and a father who was wounded serving in Korea makes it important to me that we honor the sacrifices these men gave for us. Should we ever forget we will suffer the loss of the precious freedoms that they preserved. I am old now and I fear for my children and their children. My hope for the future now rests on my faith that through Christ the ultimate victory is already won. But that does not mean that the horrors of this world may not visit us or our children. Thank you for watching and God be with you and yours.
@Elephant2024-wi2li5 ай бұрын
A few years ago in a restaurant, I struck up a conversation with a guy who said he was a World War II medic. I recommended this movie to him. Hope that he saw it and enjoyed it. Regardless, it was one of those moments in life where you are so overwhelmed by a person's background and achievements. Shook his hand and said thank you.
@armourofgod631011 ай бұрын
I appreciate you not being like the other channel swearing and all. You are a breath of fresh air:)
@mikejaqua460411 ай бұрын
Allowing your emotions to show is wonderful. Never hide them here. They're a big part of reacting to films because movies are intended to bring out emotions. Awards were mentioned by someone here. In total, this movie received 85 nominations and won 25. From associations and guilds around the world, Andrew Garfield won a total of 8 awards for this movie. As a sort of aside - you mentioned the Biblical commandment, "You shall not kill." The Hebrew word used there is indeed "murder." It's unfortunate that the word is usually rendered (incorrectly) as "kill." Of course there is is plenty of debate about when a killing is murder vs justifiable. Hacksaw Ridge is one of my top 5 movies of all time. It's a work of art.
@gdiaz882711 ай бұрын
This is the best reaction I have seen from you Madison, it was emotional and well thought out. I also appreciate that u did not deny your Christianity and see the beauty in it. Peace be with u sister. See you next time have a great week.
@MadisonKThames11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate that❤️
@catherinelw936511 ай бұрын
No shame in crying; this brings me to tears every time I watch it. Very heartfelt reaction, much appreciated.
@lidlett988311 ай бұрын
There's so much to say about this movie. Among the things this movie suffers from time compression. The reality is by the time of Okinawa. Desmond Doss is platoon knew full well of his heroics. As Okinawa was his third beach landing. Two things that are desperately of note. Is is Captain told the Army he saved over 100 lives that day. While investigating it Doss was asked how many he lowered down. Being humble is he was the estimated about 50. So the US Army split the difference. Finally Mel Gibson watered-down Doss's actions. After being wounded in the leg. The stretcher crew fell under heavy fire. Doss seeing a wounded soldier. Rolled off his stretcher. Drug himself out in the open.and started taking care of his wounded comrade. Doss refused to get back on the stretcher until the other soldier was first carried to the evacuation point. When asked why He didn't put it in the film. Mel Gibson replied. "The audience wouldn't believe it, they would think it was all just Hollywood Make-Believe"
@skyhawksailor873611 ай бұрын
Your reaction was so beautiful to watch, Thank You for such a great commentary after. Your emotion is even felt by me, I have this type of emotion every time I watch this movie or the Spielberg/Hanks mini-series The Pacific My Dad enlisted in the Navy for six years to become a Navy Corpsman (Navy/Marine Corps equivalent of an Army Medic) in September 1941. He was sent to Boot Camp and his Corpsman school in San Diego. He reported the to Corpsman school on 6 December 1941, the day after he graduated Boot Camp. Upon completion of Corpsman school he was sent to Naval Hospital Pearl Harbor. Because of his enlistment was till 1947 he was also in the first Occupation Marine Corps in mainland Japan. Growing up we only ever heard of his service in Pearl Harbor and being in the Occupation of Japan. It was not till years after his death, when my oldest Brother went and got a copy of his service record did we learn he was with the Marines in the Battle of Okinawa. I also know while he was in the Navy he found God and after his enlistment he used his GI Bill, to go to collage to become a Christian Preacher. Before we learned of all of Dad's service, several times I did my two weeks at Okinawa and learned what the Marines and Soldiers fought against to take Okinawa. I was also able to tour the cave network the Japanese built to defend Okinawa.
@mikealvarez232211 ай бұрын
If you think the battle scenes were brutal, the real event was worse. These men fought in conditions we can only vaguely imagine. I've heard war veterans talk about the stench of death. It's a smell they can never forget. We should all cry with them and their families.
@RedSinter10 ай бұрын
Desmond according to official records saved 150 soldiers, but he refused that number because it was too ostentatious in his mind so they settled on 75. They also left a lot of the insane risks he took to save his fellow soldiers. They also left out the more insane things he did because no one would believe it.
@Flastew11 ай бұрын
I really like this movie, especially how they included the interview with the person who the movie is about. Your honest and heartfelt reaction make this reaction so much more beautiful. Thank you for stating your faith not many people are brave enough to admit it. Thanks for reacting to this movie, Mel did a great job with this one. Hope your book sales are still doing great.
@jackmessick286911 ай бұрын
I am glad Mel Gibson directed and refused to compromise on Desmond's faith as it was a big part of Doss' life.
@Archangel-009211 ай бұрын
Aww Madison, I didn’t know you were a believer. I am as well. Blessed to have another sister in Christ and I loved your reaction. I am a empath so I cried with you. I am sure you will also read in the comments about Desmond doing even crazier things, but they didn’t put it into the film. Reason being because people wouldn’t think it would even be real/possible even though it was documented. Take care fam 🤗❤️💙
@thehandyman229611 ай бұрын
You are the first one to mention “ God and faith “ which is something that nowadays is like “ prohibited “ but I can see that you gave the best, honest review to this movie. God Bless You. ❣️
@steelers6titles11 ай бұрын
Okinawa was the single bloodiest battle of the entire war. An invasion of the home islands would have been even worse. Harry Truman is on record as saying that the decision to use the atomic bomb was not something over which he was torn. He made it clear that he was not about to tell the families of U. S. servicemen that America had a weapon which would have ended the conflict, but didn't use it.
@rafapopawski255911 ай бұрын
It was a war crime. No other words for it. Saying things only to make yourself feel better is one of the thing people with guilt do.
@SoldierPoet11 ай бұрын
@@rafapopawski2559Well, that's you're opinion and it's not a very popular one with most Americans. The Japanese attacked America first and they reaped what they sowed. How about the bombing of Pearl harbor? I wonder if you feel that was a war crime also?
@mikealvarez232211 ай бұрын
@@rafapopawski2559Look at the civilian deaths on Okinawa and Siapan then imagine the body count , Japanese civilian and military, and US, with a full invasion of the Japanese mainland. The body count would have been in the millions instead of a couple of hundred thousand. Imperial Japan, not the Japanese culture of today, was brutal and responsible for the deaths of over 30 million people. If you had been President what would you have done? What would people say about your decision? Most liberals I know make the same claim you do. The only problem with liberal ideas is they fall apart when logic is applied. Truman did the right thing.
@rafapopawski255911 ай бұрын
@@SoldierPoet US did sign at the time the Geneva convention which defined what a war crime even is. Dropping a nuke was meant to struck fear leading to surrender, at the cost of lives of CIVILIANS. The goal was not to drop it on some military fortifications or training camps with just army being the target with some civilians dying in the process as as side effect. It was meant to be aimed at mostly civilians. There is no denying that. THAT makes it a war crime. Diverting subject into any other events (like pearl harbor) is just proving my point - telling yourself things just to feel better about this. Dropping those bombs was EVIL. Anyone at any point in the future doing the same is in my book EVIL as well. Japanese did even more atrocious war crimes then Germans or Russians (some nazis wrote in their journal that they considered japanese more cruel and violent to occupied people then the nazis themselves, and that's quite something), but it does not make something Not being what it is. Call it as it is. Im not afraid, why are you?
@rafapopawski255911 ай бұрын
@@mikealvarez2322 Too many things to address here one by one mate. At least not in few minutes I have at this moment of time. I'm not saying Imperial Japan was the nice guys. So dont imply that I did. But those bombs did not drop at those who did those deaths you mentioned. It dropped mostly on ordinary people - civilians. Possibly suffering under the tyrannical reign of an Emperor that got their country into war. That makes it a war crime. The fact their country did more of them, make no change to the fact a war crime is a war crime. Bringing liberals into that makes no sense either. Like none whatsoever. And on the subject, it's Americans who twisted the meaning of the word liberal. Not at all someone who would support socialism or communism... But I guess USA is good at that, go play football with your hands.
@crossfire145310 ай бұрын
Such a hero. RIP Desmond.
@NadeemShekh-uy9zn11 ай бұрын
One of the best war movies ever made man
@christiansabotta636811 ай бұрын
So glad you are reacting to this! My favorite war movie! So inspired by it I actually went to visit Desmond's grave last year.
@johncourtright163211 ай бұрын
Excellent reaction and commentary Madison. Hacksaw Ridge is a powerful film and the impact of seeing someone hold true to their convictions in the face of such persecution is truly inspiring. An amazing performance by Andrew Garfield and wonderful direction by Mel Gibson. I particularly appreciated your discussion about how a Christian's strongly-held belief doesn't necessarily mean they think they're better than anyone else. They just believe differently, and those beliefs inform their choices and actions. Keep doing what you do sister!
@MrLovegrove11 ай бұрын
I've read that the army estimated that he saved over 100 at Hacksaw Ridge. Doss himself felt it was less than 50. Though as you saw, he is officially credited with 75. Although he saved many more in his service leading up to Okinawa. I knew from your intro that this was going to be very difficult for you, but also that you would love it. It is an incredible movie that I think everyone should see. I treasured the first scenes with Vince Vaughn as the sergeant and your reaction. Knowing it was the calm before the storm as it were. Your smile and laugh were wonderful, and I knew you would need them to get through the intensity of the battle scenes. Thank you for another great video. Hopefully, tomorrow's film Friday will have more of your smiles and less of your tears.
@martinbraun121111 ай бұрын
🖖😌 (Happy "Star Trek"- Day)
@Ed51351311 ай бұрын
Live long and prosper
@micheletrainor160111 ай бұрын
It might interest you to know that Desmond Doss had tuberculosis at the time of hacksaw ridge ( diagnosed while in tge hospital after being imjured) so he had to stiffle his coughing so as not to give away his location while finding injured soldiers. It took 9hours to find his bible and his brothers in arms would not rest till they found it another few battalions joined in the search because of what he did for them all. If there is one autobiography I highly recommend its this man's as its truly an amazing story.
@skylinerunner169511 ай бұрын
That's some great extra info, and it's a pity the bible search couldn't be worked into the film, as it would have been a touching scene.
@micheletrainor160111 ай бұрын
@@skylinerunner1695 there is so much much more stuff left from out . Mel Gibson said if they put in everything he did up there and exactly what happened to him up there too nobody would have believed a single of word of any of his story as its so mind blowing. Truly miraculous. Well worth the read or listen on audio books. I can't recommend it enough as this is a tiny drop of his story.
@Divamarja_CA11 ай бұрын
You could go back to a movie based on a true story of another pacifist in wartime, Sergeant York (1942). You’ve got the Code going on so it’s not gory, and Gary Cooper won the Best Actor Oscar.
@OcotilloTom11 ай бұрын
Good job hanging in there Madison. Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired 0331, Infantry machine guns Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 Bronze Star Purple heart
@skylinerunner169511 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service and valour, sir.
@user-qp1hh3se3o11 ай бұрын
Excellent movie choice and reaction. While this is a great movie, it is also a sad reminder that there are only around 100,000 American WWII Veterans still alive. The greatest men of the greatest generation. We should honor those Vets still with us and pray for those WWII Vets, like my father, who have gone to their eternal rest.
@mikealvarez232211 ай бұрын
There have been many "Greatest Generation." Throughout our history men and women have risen to defend our way of life. They have sacrificed all and we owe to them to protect what they fought and suffered for.
@shaulkramer742511 ай бұрын
Every time I watch the scene where Desmond asks God "Where do you want me?"... and the answer comes with a call for help.
@JoeBLOWFHB11 ай бұрын
There is one thing the movie got wrong the men under Desmond's care already knew he wasn't a coward as he had already been awarded two Bronze star with "V" device for valor under fire months before Hacksaw. He also did a lot of stuff not shown in the movie but listed in his MoH citation. Desmond Doss Medal of Honor citation "He was a company aidman when the 1st Battalion assaulted a jagged escarpment 400 feet high. As our troops gained the summit, a heavy concentration of artillery, mortar, and machine-gun fire crashed into them, inflicting approximately 75 casualties and driving the others back. Pfc. Doss refused to seek cover and remained in the fire-swept area with the many stricken, carrying them one by one to the edge of the escarpment and there lowering them on a rope-supported litter down the face of a cliff to friendly hands. On 2 May, he exposed himself to heavy rifle and mortar fire in rescuing a wounded man 200 yards forward of the lines on the same escarpment; and two days later he treated four men who had been cut down while assaulting a strongly defended cave, advancing through a shower of grenades to within eight yards of enemy forces in a cave's mouth, where he dressed his comrades' wounds before making four separate trips under fire to evacuate them to safety. On 5 May, he unhesitatingly braved enemy shelling and small-arms fire to assist an artillery officer. He applied bandages, moved his patient to a spot that offered protection from small-arms fire, and, while artillery and mortar shells fell close by, painstakingly administered plasma. Later that day, when an American was severely wounded by fire from a cave, Pfc. Doss crawled to him where he had fallen 25 feet from the enemy position, rendered aid, and carried him 100 yards to safety while continually exposed to enemy fire. On 21 May, in a night attack on high ground near Shuri, he remained in exposed territory while the rest of his company took cover, fearlessly risking the chance that he would be mistaken for an infiltrating Japanese and giving aid to the injured until he was himself seriously wounded in the legs by the explosion of a grenade. Rather than call another aidman from cover, he cared for his own injuries and waited five hours before litter bearers reached him and started carrying him to cover. The trio was caught in an enemy tank attack and Pfc. Doss, seeing a more critically wounded man nearby, crawled off the litter and directed the bearers to give their first attention to the other man. Awaiting the litter bearers' return, he was again struck, this time suffering a compound fracture of one arm. With magnificent fortitude he bound a rifle stock to his shattered arm as a splint and then crawled 300 yards over rough terrain to the aid station. Through his outstanding bravery and unflinching determination in the face of desperately dangerous conditions Pfc. Doss saved the lives of many soldiers. His name became a symbol throughout the 77th Infantry Division for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty.” Look up "Desmond Doss This is Your Life" here on YT to meet Desmond his family and some of the men he saved. Above all you get to see how truly humble he was.
@hartspot00911 ай бұрын
Hugo Weaving deserves an Oscar
@rs-ye7kw11 ай бұрын
This may be the wrong time to suggest this after such a powerful movie as "Hacksaw Ridge" but I know you loved "12 Angry Men" and are a huge western fan so I think you would like a film that is kind of an amalgamation of the two. 1943's "The Ox-bow Incident" with Henry Fonda would be right up your alley. Hope you find time for it.
@skylinerunner169511 ай бұрын
great recommendation and a great movie. Henry Fonda witnessed a mob lynching of an African American when he was a child, which shocked and outraged him to his core, and later motivated him to take the roles in Ox-bow and 12 Angry Men
@jackmessick286911 ай бұрын
Ox Bow Incident is AWESOME. But a hard film.
@jeffburnham661111 ай бұрын
Although this movie only shows the events on Okinawa from April 29th to May 21st 1945, Doss had already proven himself in combat as a medic in battles at Leyte and Guam, prior to the assault on Hacksaw Ridge. This fact is tragically omitted making the viewer believe this was his first time in combat, and the rest of his company including his Commanding Officer doubting his resolve, is really absurd. It is true though, that the Japanese did target medics during the war. Their doctrine held the belief that by taking out a medic meant other soldiers couldn't be saved, and less likely to be tended to and potentially having to face them again.
@jessestanley169011 ай бұрын
It was perfect parenting because that environment created a strong man willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
@ChicagoDB11 ай бұрын
@Madison Thames - just figured I’d get things rolling for “Memorial Day”…i have a film for you that all my fellow veterans and military families love [at least those who’ve seen it] - and it’s become my viewing tradition every year now. “Taking Chance” starring Kevin Bacon… He plays a Marine Colonel who volunteers for “Escort Duty”…escorting the body of a fallen Marine home to family. It is only about 90 mins long and a tremendous film. Everyone should watch it…it’s a very moving film.
@skylinerunner169511 ай бұрын
Great recommendation. A film that shows it's procedural story simply and honestly. Every time the Colonel gave a slow salute of respect to the fallen soldier, my throat would tighten with profound respect for every man and woman who serves and has served, and gratitude that my brother survived his tours to Afghanistan and Oman.
@colonel600711 ай бұрын
I love "Taking Chance"!! The respect and honor that they show to our fallen soldiers is phenomenal, and the least that they deserve. Well worth the watch!
@jeffhardytributes112510 ай бұрын
The crazy thing about this story was they had to water it down bc it was so crazy that they thought ppl wouldn't believe it and would think it was over exaggerated for hollywood now thats how u know he was a hero
@yaimavol11 ай бұрын
This was a very authentic review. God Bless Madison!
@philpascali407011 ай бұрын
you're a kind soul and war is hell on earth , so sad we still can't leave in peace as humans on one planet
@susanliltz387511 ай бұрын
Vince Vaughn is the name of the actor you were thinking of, The sergeant!
@gregall217811 ай бұрын
If you haven't seen it, The Best Years Of Our Lives could be a nice Veteran's Day reaction 🙂
@LukeLovesRose8 ай бұрын
To me, Hacksaw Ridge is the greatest WW2 movie ever made. Its not fictional propaganda like Saving Private Ryan. Its about a real person under extraordinary circumstances. The story of Desmond Doss is so beautiful and inspirational, its almost a crime that weve never heard about him until now. Leave it to the devout Catholic, Mel Gibson to bring Desmond Doss to the big screen and make him an even bigger legend. Hacksaw Ridge also features the best performances of Andrew Garfield and Vince Vaughns careers.
@mikealvarez23228 ай бұрын
If you read about Desmond's actions that earned him 2 bronze stars in the Battles for Guam and Leyte in the Philippines you would have to say God's protection was with Desmond. For example, a Japanese sniper had a clear easy shot at Desmond on 3 different occasions and all 3 times his gun jammed. He finally gave trying to shoot the medic figuring the gods did not want him dead. (This story was from a Japanese sniper that survived the war and Desmond was the only medic on the battlefield.) On another occasion a wounded man was calling for in an area where machine guns had interlocking fire. The commanding officer ordered his men to stay down until he could get artillery to take out the machine guns. Desmond disobeyed orders and went out to help the wounded man. Bullets were flying all around him but he was not hit, as he dragged the wounded man to safety.
@ChicagoDB11 ай бұрын
Just as a side note…and I’m a Catholic…the proper translation of the Commandment from Hebrew, is indeed actually: “Thou shalt not Murder” But it is reasonable that many consider all “killing” to be “murder”… My understanding is that most Seventh Day Adventists do avoid/refraining meat for that very reason…so many, like Desmond, are vegetarians. I’m curious as to what the fried food on the dinner table was…perhaps fried okra.
@skylinerunner169511 ай бұрын
Beautiful and heartfelt reaction to an amazing true story, and a great outro, as usual.
@colonel600711 ай бұрын
In Hebrew, there are two different words, one means kill, one means murder. The commandment actually reads "you shall not murder", for there are times when it is necessary to kill, according to lawful requirements but murder is the act of an individual who is taking the place of the lawful authorities.
@Mdrobile10 ай бұрын
Supposedly they lowered the numbers because the military didnt think the public would believe how many he saved .. it ws supposedly over 110 but 75 was still so amazing
@MrYoup1111 ай бұрын
A good war movie for you 41:18 would be the classic, Bridge on the River Kwai. It doesn't have the extreme gore. of modern war movies, but is still good. Alec Guinness in an earlier role than his Obi-wan "Old Ben" Kenobi in the original Star Wars.
@kevinmoore29296 ай бұрын
Army Veteran here. Minor correction on your comment about following orders. Members of the military are expected to follow all LAWFUL orders. Technically, Desmond's chain of command gave him an unlawful order once they knew he was a confirmed pacifist. The head of court martial could have charged THEM with issuing him with an unlawful order even with them dropping the charge against Desmond. If you're a Concentous Objector in today's military, you HAVE to make it CLEARLY understood when you sign your contract because some recruiters will try to hem you up so they can meet their quotas.
@craigmorris408311 ай бұрын
I'm glad you were here for me..i got little teary myself, eh :)
@BDogg202310 ай бұрын
I never watched this movie until today, a month after your reaction. Didn’t watch any reactions to this movie either. Was under the impression it was just another violent war movie, and I think I was confusing it with We Were Soldiers, which I also haven’t seen. I just didn’t want to watch another war movie. Well, anyway, I wanted something new, and was running out of options, so I gave it a shot. I need to remember to give Mel Gibson more credit. Wow. What a powerful movie. An instant fav. And I came back to KZbin to start watching reactions, and yours was the first I wanted to watch. I knew you’d be really into it. I’m not a religious man now, but I was raised in the church, and Doss’ convictions were very relatable.
@rayvanhorn153411 ай бұрын
Beautiful reaction Madison to a phenomenal story. I wish we could have more true stories from the Greatest Generation but happy we have some to film such as this. Loved your commentary, by far the best of any I’ve seen. Yes this is absolutely about conviction & if you are grounded in faith that conviction can withstand anything. Excellent casting in this as well as the cinematography. *if I may, I must suggest another true story brought to the screen; “Unbroken” which is the story of Louie Zamporini, an Army Air Corp flyer who was captured in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Again, beautiful commentary Madison, thank you & God bless.
@robertlombardo843710 ай бұрын
I don't know too much about you Madison. But I feel like I Iearned a couple of things about you that make me very happy. I'm always pleased to meet another Christian. I'm glad you enjoyed this story of one of our nation and faith's great heroes. Andrew Garfield was the perfect pick to play such a man.
@lockaby111 ай бұрын
This is a good movie that makes it look so real
@robertwalker745411 ай бұрын
Desmond Doss was in service from 1943-1945, this was not his first taste in combat, it was his last but still
@pencilnecked157911 ай бұрын
The Western front of WWII was relatively "civilized" warfare while the Eastern front of the European theater (Soviets vs Germany) and the Pacific Theater were horrendous wars of annihilation where the cuffs were taken off and a win at any costs attitude was adopted by each opposing side. Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast did great series on the Eastern front of WWII entitled "Ghosts of the Ostfront" that was 3-4 parts that is tougher to find for free since its older and a 6 part, 20+ hour series on what led to Japan's attempt at becoming an empire and covers a fair bit of the Pacific Theater as well that is still free to download and up on KZbin on his channel.
@steelers6titles11 ай бұрын
Germany was a signatory to the Geneva Convention accords; Japan was not.
@tonysmith550411 ай бұрын
Desmond was not up there alone rescuing all those men… GOD ALMIGHTY was giving him all that he needed 🙏❤️🙏.. don’t feel bad for crying I myself get tears knowing the truth… I watched the behind the scenes and did research on Desmond’s military service after I watched years ago.. Gibson actually held back some because they thought it would be to unbelievable.. after Doss was wounded he would not be taken away from helping… never feel bad for crying it proves that you have a good heart and a beautiful soul ❤️❤️
@mikealvarez232211 ай бұрын
The reason Okinawa was so violent was that Japan knew the war was lost. They wanted to inflict as many casualties on the US as possible. They also wanted as much time as they could get to prepare the home front for the expected invasion. The militarist wanted to keep their emperor as their God. What most people don't know is Imperial Japan, like Nazi Germany, believed they were destined to rule the world. In their eyes the Japanese were superior to all other races and therefore all other races were to serve them. Japanese soldiers were taught to have no pity on anyone that was not of their race. It explains how Japanese soldiers could throw Chinese babies in the air and catch them on their bayonets. Read on the atrociousities committed by Imperial Japan. That culture was a culture of death. Today's Japan is completely different, thanks to the Unconditional Surrender imposed on them in 1945.
@stevesparks200111 ай бұрын
Madison, I think you would really enjoy Quigley Down Under! I would love to see your reaction! I would call it a western.
@joecarter141411 ай бұрын
He didn’t realize he had lost his bible until he was in the hospital. When they found out the entire platoon went back up and found it.
@troublesomebirdsong11 ай бұрын
The fact that the only American actor in this entire film is Vince Vaughn always gets me. The film was made in Australia with a cast made up of Australians pretending to be American, and Andrew Garfield who of course is British.
@ziusthefirst538711 ай бұрын
Yes to everything you said. Loved you reaction, my tears were shedding along with yours.
@mrcapra11 ай бұрын
Great review. I know it was difficult to watch. You might want to watch a similar movie, Sergeant York 1941 about a conscientious objector in WWI. Gary Cooper won best actor Oscar.
@Ed51351311 ай бұрын
This movie gets me every time
@user-jm4nh4by2c11 ай бұрын
75 and more and they never really truly knew how many and he saved but it was a lot
@JC-ke7mj11 ай бұрын
Great movie! Great reaction! Thank you Madison!
@christophercombs350111 ай бұрын
Madison I liked your insight about the respect Mel Gibson gave to Christianity and the deep faith of Desmond Dawes. Contrast "Hacksaw Ridge" with another movie about the World War II experiences of a man of faith, "Unbroken". Director Angelina Jolie, either ignored or diminished the Christian faith of Louis Zamperini and its direct contribution to his unwavering mental strength. I don't know if it was the fact that Jolie is not as talented of a director as Gibson or her ambivalence toward Christianity resulted in the how Zamperini's faith was handled, but whatever the reason, not respectfully addressing Zamperini's faith weakened what is an amazing story of the triumph of the will and the power of forgiveness.
@arthurrubiera802911 ай бұрын
Madison, just for the record in a word for word translation of both the old and New Testament, NOWHERE does it say thou shall not kill. What it does say is Thou shall not commit murder!!! That is one of the many misconceptions that were taught to the general public by certain religious.
@bghoody566511 ай бұрын
I forgot how good Vince Vaughn is in this. Great reaction, Madison - thanks for sharing.
@davidward973711 ай бұрын
Madison you also watched "Glory" which is another war movie. I'm thinking with your name you should watch "Splash" Hacksaw is a great movie and the state I'm from Virginia. Desmond Doss I got to meet in real life as a kid in the 90s amazing humble man and very kind.
@iKvetch55811 ай бұрын
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, 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. I strongly recommend checking out History vs Hollywood for after you watch movies based on real history. They are usually the best place to get solid information about historical inaccuracies in a very easy to understand format, when they have an article posted about the film in question.👍
@BryanPAllen11 ай бұрын
@madison k. Thames There is an excellent documentary about Desmond’s life, he’s in it and so are several of the actual people portrayed in the film. It’s a must watch.
@BryanPAllen11 ай бұрын
If the link got deleted here’s the exact title. The Story of Desmond Doss, “The Conscientious Objector “.
@dearjoan11 ай бұрын
I love this movie. Desmond Doss was an amazing man who deserved to have his story told! Whatever you think of Mel Gibson, he is a fantastic director. Andrew Garfield was nominated for an Oscar for this. His most powerful role, maybe, yes. But he crushes all his roles in my opinion. Watch Tick, Tick...Boom! (he received another Oscar nomination for that one & was totally robbed), Silence or The Social Network. Many debated about the last 2 that he should have received Oscar nominations as well. He just commits. Kinda like Desmond, but less heroic :)
@leejensen477811 ай бұрын
Love your reactions and after thoughts, Madison.
@jamesnorthup771711 ай бұрын
Best war movie ever! Another movie that has a Christian character that isn't made fun of is Faster with the Rock it's a minor character near the end but handled well. Also a fun revenge action movie
@samuel1012511 ай бұрын
We Were Soldiers and Greyhound.
@johnzavala33311 ай бұрын
Fantastic movie! Fantastic reaction! Keep up the good work, Maddie! 😊🍿💕
@MadisonKThames11 ай бұрын
Thank you, John!❤
@christophercombs350111 ай бұрын
I liked Madison's insight about the respect Mel Gibson gave to Christianity and the deep faith of Desmond Dawes. Contrast "Hacksaw Ridge" with another movie about the World War II experiences of a man of faith, "Unbroken". Director Angelina Jolie, either ignored or diminished the Christian faith of Louis Zamperini and its direct contribution to his unwavering mental strength. I don't know if it was the fact that Jolie is not as talented of a director as Gibson or her ambivalence toward Christianity resulted in the how Zamperini's faith was handled, but whatever the reason, not respectfully addressing Zamperini's faith weakened what is an amazing story of the triumph of the will and the power of forgiveness.
@rbodee11 ай бұрын
Some believe Doss saved more, around 100 people. Mel Gibson had to tone down his heroics because the public wouldn't believe it. He helped save the injured in many battles.
@ChicagoDB11 ай бұрын
Desmond was actually even one of the men who had climbed up to place the cargo nets used to get up and down.
@skylinerunner169511 ай бұрын
true, and he did a lot more that the movie couldn't show as the audience would start to think it was made up
@LexyThomas13411 ай бұрын
Andrew Garfield, the 40 year old teenager haha I swear he never ages
@chrispinkney818211 ай бұрын
Thanks ...
@dudieb11 ай бұрын
I cry everytime. Anyone who doesn’t isn’t being emotionally honest. The thing that always strikes me is if they had court matialed Desmond 75 men would have not had a chance. I am like you I have a really hard time watching the gore but I try to remenber that at least I didn’t have to see it first hand like my father did.
@actaeon29911 ай бұрын
It's just my opinion, but... there is no need to apologize for any reaction that is not disrespectful. And crying is not disrespectful. To know, that this is not just a movie, but rather a story of real life people and events, well it's powerful has heck. There are some inaccuracies in the movie. You can look them up on the internet. But they are not anything that takes away from the movie itself. When people wonder if there are any heroes left today... There are. They remain hidden, unseen by the crowd. Until it's their time. And when it happens, it should be brought out for all to see. Not for the hero. The hero doesn't do it for the adulation. But rather, for people to see. And perhaps to put that motion into their own being.