Hacksaw ridge news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about Hacksaw Ridge:

Awards and Recognition

• Hacksaw Ridge won six Academy Awards at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Mel Gibson), and Best Film Editing. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter, February 2017)
• The film was also nominated for 12 Golden Globe Awards and won two, including Best Director (Mel Gibson) and Best Original Score (Roger Deakins). (Source: Variety, January 2017)

Box Office Performance

• Hacksaw Ridge grossed over $67 million in its opening weekend in the United States, making it the highest-grossing R-rated war film of all time. (Source: Box Office Mojo, November 2016)
• The film went on to gross over $180 million worldwide. (Source: Box Office Mojo, February 2017)

Criticisms and Controversies

• The film was criticized for its depiction of Japanese soldiers and its portrayal of the Battle of Okinawa. Some critics argued that the film perpetuated negative stereotypes about Japanese people and downplayed the atrocities committed by American soldiers during the war. (Source: The New York Times, November 2016)
• Mel Gibson faced criticism for his past anti-Semitic remarks and his controversial behavior, which some argued made him an inappropriate choice to direct a film about a war hero. (Source: The Guardian, November 2016)

Impact and Legacy

• Hacksaw Ridge has been credited with raising awareness about the life and legacy of Desmond Doss, the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. (Source: The Washington Post, November 2016)
• The film has also been praised for its portrayal of faith and its impact on the characters. (Source: Christianity Today, November 2016)

Upcoming Projects

• Mel Gibson is set to direct a sequel to Hacksaw Ridge, which will focus on the life of Desmond Doss after the war. (Source: Variety, February 2017)
• Andrew Garfield, who played Desmond Doss in Hacksaw Ridge, is set to star in a new film about the life of Christopher Nolan, the director of Interstellar and Inception. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter, March 2017)