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Mel Gibson resurgent?
Posted on 9/4/16 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 9/4/16 at 2:04 pm
His new war film, Hacksaw Ridge, about conscientious objector Desmond Doss has premiered in Venice to rave reviews. Many are calling it a serious awards contender as well as Gibson's attempt at atonement for his past transgressions.
For those who don't know the story, Desmond Doss was a pacifist from Virginia whose religious beliefs forbade him from even touching a rifle. He became an Army medic whose bravery in the face of the enemy during the Battle of Okinawa earned him the Medal of Honor - without ever firing a bullet.
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For those who don't know the story, Desmond Doss was a pacifist from Virginia whose religious beliefs forbade him from even touching a rifle. He became an Army medic whose bravery in the face of the enemy during the Battle of Okinawa earned him the Medal of Honor - without ever firing a bullet.
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Posted on 9/4/16 at 2:07 pm to RollTide1987
It looks cool, will definitely check it out.
Not sure if I'd call it a resurgent since it says "Made by the director of Braveheart" (or something to that effect). They know his name still carries some bad weight around.
Not sure if I'd call it a resurgent since it says "Made by the director of Braveheart" (or something to that effect). They know his name still carries some bad weight around.
Posted on 9/4/16 at 2:10 pm to RollTide1987
Looks great to me!
Posted on 9/4/16 at 2:24 pm to dualed
He also announced he's directing a "Passion of the Christ" sequal entitled "The Resurrection".
He hasn't directed anything since Apocaplyto in 2006.
He hasn't directed anything since Apocaplyto in 2006.
Posted on 9/4/16 at 3:14 pm to RollTide1987
My only question is, why is Vince Vaughn the only American in this story about American heroes?
Posted on 9/4/16 at 3:17 pm to RollTide1987
I watched one of his new movies the other day called Blood Father. Pretty damn good. There was an obvious Mad Max homage scene that was glorious.
Posted on 9/4/16 at 3:30 pm to Pectus
Because it was filmed in Australia.
Posted on 9/4/16 at 3:41 pm to RollTide1987
Second screening just got through. It received a 10 minute standing ovation from the press and other attendees.
Posted on 9/4/16 at 3:45 pm to RollTide1987
OK. Cool!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Posted on 9/4/16 at 4:18 pm to RollTide1987
Doss was a badass
Posted on 9/4/16 at 5:07 pm to RollTide1987
I will check it out. He was good in Blood Father.
Posted on 9/4/16 at 6:43 pm to Pectus
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My only question is, why is Vince Vaughn the only American in this story about American heroes?
It's a movie, not a documentary. I couldn't care less where they are from if they can act the part
Posted on 9/4/16 at 7:33 pm to RollTide1987
Mel Gibsons Hollywood blacklisting is one of the dumbest things ever. I have no doubt that the reviews for this movie will be impacted simply bc it is Gibson.
From what I've read, he is generally well liked and respected by his peers.
From what I've read, he is generally well liked and respected by his peers.
This post was edited on 9/4/16 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 9/4/16 at 7:41 pm to GetCocky11
His black listing said a lot about hollywood
Posted on 9/4/16 at 7:56 pm to jmarto1
Indeed.
Sad that a movie about one of the great American war heroes is full of Australians bc "omg Mel". I am really looking forward to seeing it, though.
Sad that a movie about one of the great American war heroes is full of Australians bc "omg Mel". I am really looking forward to seeing it, though.
Posted on 9/4/16 at 9:08 pm to Marciano1
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He hasn't directed anything since Apocaplyto in 2006.
That movie never loses it's power and impact.
I wish Gibson had done a trilogy of the Spanish Conquistadors...and the beginning of Part 2 is the ending of Apocalypto.
Or more Pre-Columbian stories - there's nothing really out there.
Posted on 9/4/16 at 9:10 pm to RollTide1987
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as well as Gibson's attempt at atonement for his past transgressions.
Why is this movie atonement?
Posted on 9/5/16 at 6:08 am to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
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I wish Gibson had done a trilogy of the Spanish Conquistadors...and the beginning of Part 2 is the ending of Apocalypto
I've been begging for a movie like this for years. It's the type of movie I most want to see right now, especially after reading on the subject. It's amazing how Conquistadors were able to dominate tens of thousands with just dozens of men and, especially, a few dozen horses. They tore up some great cultures. And Apocalypto was sheer brilliance.
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Posted on 9/5/16 at 6:41 am to 911Moto
Spielberg has been attempting to do a movie about Cortes and his conquest of the Aztecs for the last couple of years. It is coming steadily closer to fruition with Javier Bardem on tap to play the famed Spanish conquistador.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 6:55 am to RollTide1987
The Fountain already went there. 
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