My opinions on Hacksaw Ridge differ from the majority consensus. I really liked the first third of the movie where it was just about a guy's determination to provide a service to his country whilst not trying to engage in bloodshed in the process. It's super cheesy, but it feels earnest and charming. The rest of the movie has elements of that, but it kinda just becomes a really long winded action scene that feels like it goes on for too long. Really did not like how the rest of the movie was paced. I get that it was supposed to emulate the long and arduous nature of war, but it becomes really unpleasant to watch after a while. Mel Gibson knows how to shoot action really well and I appreciate that the movie is super violent, but it was a real struggle for me to finish the movie when I last watched it. 5/10 I guess.
American Beauty
