The upcoming film, Hacksaw Ridge, tells the story of Desmond Doss.  Doss was an army medic who, during World War II, refused to carry a weapon because of his religious beliefs.  Considering that we currently live in warlike times and even so-called liberals are currently making excuses for all sorts of war mongering, Hacksaw Ridge seems like it could have the potential to be an important film.  It’s due to be release at the height of awards season.

Add to that, it stars Andrew Garfield, who is one of those actors who seems to be destined for an Oscar nomination at some point in his life.  (He might get one this year for his role in Martin Scorsese’s Silence.)  Vince Vaughn, a good actor who could really use a good role at this point in his career, is also in this film.

However, the film is also directed by Mel Gibson and that’s the big question mark, isn’t it?  He’s not a bad director and this seems like his type of subject matter but he’s still Mel Gibson.  Will the same film industry that embraced convicted child molester Victor Salva continue to view Mel Gibson as being a pariah?

We’ll get a chance to see if Hacksaw Ridge lives up to its Oscar contender potential on November 24th!

Here’s the trailer!