12 Strong
12 Strong

12 Strong

2018Movie130 minEnglish

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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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users75%
Director: Nicolai FuglsigGenres: Action, Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

Following the September 11th attacks, a team of U.S. Special Forces soldiers, led by Captain Mitch Nelson, is the first to be deployed into Afghanistan. They must navigate treacherous terrain and unite with Afghan fighters to track down the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Facing overwhelming odds, these soldiers must rely on their training and courage to complete their dangerous mission.

Critical Reception

12 Strong received mixed reviews from critics, who often praised its action sequences and performances but criticized its predictable plot and lack of depth. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating its portrayal of heroism and patriotism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action sequences and committed performances, particularly from Chris Hemsworth.
  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative and underdeveloped characters.
  • Seen by some as a straightforward, patriotic war film that honors the soldiers' bravery.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's action and its portrayal of American soldiers' bravery in a difficult conflict. Many found it to be an engaging and satisfying war movie, though some noted it didn't offer significant new insights into the events.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of the first U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) sent into Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks, known as 'Task Force Dagger'.

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3 reviews
tmdb28039023

tmdb28039023

It’s a bitter irony that 12 Strong was released only three years before Kabul fell faster than Kevin Spacey’s career. Then again, this movie has as much to do with the war in Afghanistan as the Arab uprising has to do with Lawrence of Arabi...
AstroNoud

AstroNoud

In every aspect a decent war film with a story worth telling. Too bad the cast doesn’t get to shine enough, but the technical aspect, the score and the fact that it's based on a true story still make ‘12 Strong’ worth a watch or two. 8/1...
Gimly

Gimly

Not really my sort of thing, but I can't go so far as to say that it's "bad". It's a little formulaic and it's a lot American patriotic (ironic given that the star is Australian), but it's... I guess "professional" is the word that best sui...