Mel Gibson has stated the faith-oriented basis of his new film Hacksaw Ridge by explicitly comparing the Christian-inspired bravery of conscientious objector Desmond Doss with the kind of comic-book characters previously played by his lead actor Andrew Garfield.
Speaking to journalists at the Venice film film as Hacksaw Ridge received its world premiere, Gibson said: “Desmond attributed his actions to a power greater than himself, and the difference between a real superhero and a comic-book superhero is that real superheroes didn’t wear any Spandex.”
It sounds mercenary to say that about battle; but if you are not able to follow the strategies, somehow [the audience] become less involved.”
It’s all about screen direction and knowing who the players are; you have to approach it almost as a sporting event.