12 Strong (2018)
12 Strong is a war drama film directed by Nicolai Fuglsig, based on the true story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks. The movie stars Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, and Michael Peña, and is adapted from Doug Stanton's non-fiction book Horse Soldiers.
Set in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, the film follows Captain Mitch Nelson (Chris Hemsworth) and his team of U.S. Army Green Berets, who are tasked with a dangerous mission to assist the Northern Alliance in taking down the Taliban regime. Deployed to the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, the soldiers must adapt to unfamiliar and harsh terrain, relying on local warlord General Dostum (Navid Negahban) and his fighters.
The team's mission is to capture the strategically important city of Mazar-i-Sharif. However, they face overwhelming odds, including a vastly outnumbered enemy, limited resources, and the challenges of fighting a modern war on horseback—something the soldiers have never been trained for. Despite these obstacles, the soldiers and their Afghan allies engage in a series of intense battles, showcasing their courage, resilience, and the bonds formed in the face of adversity.
12 Strong is praised for its gripping portrayal of real-life heroism, intense battle scenes, and strong performances, particularly from Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon. The film emphasizes the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers, as well as the complexities of the alliances formed in war. It offers a powerful and emotional depiction of one of the first major American military responses to the 9/11 attacks, celebrating the determination and strength of the men who took on an impossible mission.

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