12 Strong (2018)
A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.
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The film grips you from the opening and doesn't let go until the awesome final showdown. Anyone who has had to endure the agony of 9/11 will understand the importance of this film. I'm not familiar with the war that followed, which the film is about, so naturally I can't comment on the authenticity, but from an entertainment perspective this was tense and exciting. The actors were very good and credible, the action scenes were jaw-dropping, and the music was also highly effective. The photography and cinematography is great, with some stunning aerial shots. The characters are very likable, making me root for all of them. This is an awesome action adventure with a magnificent climax.
If you came here looking to find some gripping, well thought out war story, you came to the wrong place.Sure, it was probably exaggerated. Yes, we don't know exactly how it went down. But the fact is that the TRUE STORY is that 12 men came in, got their job done, and all of them got out. So yea, the soldiers are going to look like they're immortal/invincible. But that's because they all survived.It's a simple story. Team had a mission and executed. What else did you expect from a war biopic??Now if you call this American propaganda, then maybe you just don't like the truth. Yes, it is an unbelievable feat. But it really happened. Does it make America the world's savior? No.. it just tells the story of 12 brave men who accomplished their mission. Lord knows we aren't saviors, given the fact that we're still there today.
To summarize most simplistically ... Lots of shooting. All da good guys live & all da bad guys die.
Just like Rambo III but with extra hollywood cheesyness :/