Rave reviews: Mel Gibson's new film Hacksaw Ridge has staunchest critics singing its praises
He hasn't directed a film since Apocalypto in 2006.
But it seems Mel Gibson's upcoming blockbuster Hacksaw Ridge will be well worth the wait.
Filmed in Sydney last year, the Braveheart star's latest movie has even the staunchest of critics raving.
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'It's perfect': Mel Gibson's new film Hacksaw Ridge has even the staunchest of critics raving
The Guardian’s Andrew Pulver says Hacksaw Ridge 'couldn’t be more perfect'.
'As repellent a figure as many may still find Gibson, I have to report he’s absolutely hit Hacksaw Ridge out of the park,' the film editor wrote.
Premiere: Mel hugs a man during the red carpet for his new blockbuster
True story: Hacksaw Ridge is based on conscientious objector Desmond Doss, who saved 75 men in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa in World War II without firing a gun
'Gibson is a man looking for redemption, and in this redemptive vision he may just have found it.'
The Daily Telegraph in Britain echoed the views of critics the world over.
'Hacksaw Ridge is a fantastically moving and bruising war film that hits you like a raw topside of beef in the face – a kind of primary-coloured Guernica that flourishes on a big screen with a crowd.'
Star-studded: The film's cast includes Hugo Weaving, Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington and Luke Bracey
Stars: Hugo Weaving and Vince Vaughn attend the premiere during the Venice Film Festival on Sunday
The Hollywood Reporter says in Mel's latest film he 'proves himself a muscular storyteller who knows exactly how to raise a pulse, heighten emotion and build intensity to explosive peaks'.
Hacksaw Ridge is based on the true story of conscientious objector Desmond Doss, who saved 75 men in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa in World War II - without ever firing a gun.
It's star-studded cast includes Hugo Weaving, Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington and Luke Bracey.
No shots fired: Desmond Doss saved 75 men in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa in World War II
Red carpet: Mel signs autographs as he arrives for the premiere in Venice on Sunday
Coming soon: Hacksaw Ridge will hit cinemas across Australia and New Zealand November 4
'It's about a man who wouldn't touch a weapon and wanted to be part of saving lives in the worst place on earth,' director Mel said at last year.
'I mean Okinawa was a horrific place... there were over 300,000 casualties, mostly civilian.'
Hacksaw Ridge will hit cinemas across Australia and New Zealand on November 4.
Making a break for it? The actor and director was seen leaving his hotel the next day, boarding one of the city's famous water taxis
Silver fox: The Lethal Weapon star sported a busy silver beard
All aboard? The star was accompanied by an entourage as he left the hotel, - presumably heading off to promote his latest endeavour
A-OK? The star appeared to be in high spirits as he left the building
Ready to roll? Joining him was leading man, Andrew Garfield
Slick rick: Andrew cut a suave figure in a slick blue suit
Deep in conversation: The actor was in a deep conversation with two female companions as the group pulled off
Cool as a cucumber: He sported a pair of dark shades to keep his Hollywood credentials up
Ciao! The British star gave fans a wave from the back of the boat
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