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Scene-itJan 30, 2018

I must say I had low expectations about this film, and yes it has a few minor cheese moments, but over all I have to say I liked it. It's was actually very entertaining, how can you not find fighters on horse back calling in air strikes fromI must say I had low expectations about this film, and yes it has a few minor cheese moments, but over all I have to say I liked it. It's was actually very entertaining, how can you not find fighters on horse back calling in air strikes from B-52s, attacking tanks, and rocket launchers kind of cool. Lots of great action scenes and a good story. Well worth the price of admission.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Apr 17, 2018

If you like military historicals, then this is fine. I had two problems to note: the first is that they've got Rob Riggle (better known for comedic roles) playing the serious role of Col. Bowers. If he's trying to break into action/drama,If you like military historicals, then this is fine. I had two problems to note: the first is that they've got Rob Riggle (better known for comedic roles) playing the serious role of Col. Bowers. If he's trying to break into action/drama, fine, but this wasn't the film to do that, IMHO. Second, a film of 2 hrs doesn't do justice to material like this. This story should be a mini-series at least. There's a LOT going on in the month following 9/11 and squeezing into 2 hrs gives important events short shrift. Outside of those two things, the film was decent enough, full of good ole American bravado which may have been over-dramatized but whatever, it's entertaining and educational enough.… Expand

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CarFan1999Mar 6, 2018

The execution is great here. We learn about these people, their personalities, and throughout the movie, see them evolve. The action scenes are done really well. There are many battle scenes and the camerawork puts you right into the action.The execution is great here. We learn about these people, their personalities, and throughout the movie, see them evolve. The action scenes are done really well. There are many battle scenes and the camerawork puts you right into the action. It's exciting and makes you really respect these soldiers. They rode on horseback against tanks and other high-end weapons, not to mention that they were often outnumbered. My only issues with this movie is that the pacing is a little uneven in areas, dialogue was hard to hear at times due to somewhat subpar sound mixing, and in general this movie doesn't stand out much from other war movies. Mind you though, these are only minor issues. 12 Strong is a mostly good war movie with good acting, fantastic action, and a story that makes you really respect these men.… Expand

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UltimatmovieguyJan 27, 2018

With countless movies about the tragedy that left America in shock and anger, 12 Strong follows a different story than most with the first attacking line against Osama Bin Laden. The A list cast consisting of Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon,With countless movies about the tragedy that left America in shock and anger, 12 Strong follows a different story than most with the first attacking line against Osama Bin Laden. The A list cast consisting of Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, And Michael Pena along with others add a good and familiar face to this gritty war drama. Everyone giving good performances across the board even the minor characters and generic soldiers shown throughout the movie as well. The overall story is clear cut and set up within the first 20 minutes and holds strongly throughout. With some Cliches scattered throughout the film that could be clouded over since it is based off of true events. Some of the scenes did feel discriminating with its depictions of americans and the towns and locations throughout. Shockingly there weren’t that many action/war as shown in the trailers and promotions for the film but the biggest battle is definitely the most intense with it’s feeling of threat and danger most for our cast. But the big battle did have continuity errors throughout with recycled shots of headshots, missile firing and people coming in and out of cover shooting. Overall the movie did well with it’s first time director and seeing Hemsworth get back into the uniform and Pena to be himself with his comical side that gave the audience a breath of fresh air in between tense scenes. The movie did pull of tension a lot better than most war movies especially ones that have come out in the past decade possibly and it’s non-complicated story made it fun and interesting to allow the story to be driven mainly by the characters after the introduction.… Expand

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Popcorn55Feb 11, 2018

Horsies galloping. Guns shooting. Pew-pew-pew! Bombs falling - kshhh! Bang! Barooom! Grizzled warlords talking, hard-bitten wise talk but we not care at all about that. Grizzled warriors fighting, bad guys all in black. That's how weHorsies galloping. Guns shooting. Pew-pew-pew! Bombs falling - kshhh! Bang! Barooom! Grizzled warlords talking, hard-bitten wise talk but we not care at all about that. Grizzled warriors fighting, bad guys all in black. That's how we know they bad guys, all black clothes. More horsies! Rockets firing off like in Star Wars - ksshh! kshhh! BAM! Well anyhow... it was entertaining. That's all I ask of any film.… Expand

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CoKronakanFeb 17, 2019

This movie was a glorified american army covert operation which was dramatized due to the Hollywood effect. But despite this it was a good movie with really good acting even in the more tension full scenes and the emotional ones to. TheThis movie was a glorified american army covert operation which was dramatized due to the Hollywood effect. But despite this it was a good movie with really good acting even in the more tension full scenes and the emotional ones to. The directing style and the way the scenes where shot was decent as well. The only thing that was average was the writing of the whole movie and the character development. All 11 other soldiers where just some faces in the first half of the movie, because there was no immersion creating scene with them, or no screen time what so ever in order for the viewers to connect with the characters. The visuals though where rather good looking and pretty realistic too. There is also a life lesson hidden in there somewhere in the shallow plot of the movie, which is disguised with honor. Overall it is a good movie but barely making it as one.… Expand

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ahmedaiman9999Apr 19, 2018

Awesome performances from all the cast; Hemsworth had a great chemistry maybe with every actor in the movie, Peña every joke he delivered hit the mark, But it's Navid Negahban as General Dostum who is the scene stealer for me, such a goodAwesome performances from all the cast; Hemsworth had a great chemistry maybe with every actor in the movie, Peña every joke he delivered hit the mark, But it's Navid Negahban as General Dostum who is the scene stealer for me, such a good actor and a very attractive character.

There are a lot of very strong moments that really surprised me, but unfortunately not all of them are edited well which shift the tone pf the movie here and there.

Good and intense action set pieces and extremely beautiful cinematography.

The major issue I have is the dialogue; it's very very very clichéd and corny specially when it comes to the dramatic dialogue that almost ruined the whole first act, but also after that there are many well-worn rude jokes and cheesy soldiers' talk that I couldn't bear.

Also, the antagonist lacks depth; a couple of scenes to show that it's a ruthless character aren't enough to make it a compelling and strong one.

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MichaelA91May 11, 2018

A solid movie presenting historical truth in an actually entertaining manner. Extremely worth watching as the subject matter is more relevant today than it's ever been.

I was pleasantly surprised by Chris Hemsworth's performance, I've neverA solid movie presenting historical truth in an actually entertaining manner. Extremely worth watching as the subject matter is more relevant today than it's ever been.

I was pleasantly surprised by Chris Hemsworth's performance, I've never been a fan of his until seeing him in this movie, this being said, a few of the secondary characters and most extras give pretty weak performances and while I wouldn't say they had any comically bad scenes, I did feel let down by how some parts were played.

If you're watching this because you want a war movie full of explosions and rambo shooting everyone then this one isn't for you, the action scenes are much more grounded than in most action movies and the pressure in them feels more genuine. You won't enjoy this movie much if you're the kind of person who pretends to be an ostrich and sticks his head in the sand pretending the real world doesn't exist, but if you're a realist you'll love this movie.… Expand

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ANARCHYLUISJun 22, 2018

A FASCINATING STORY SET UPON THE EVENTS OF THE FIRST MEN OF THE ARMY GREEN BERETS TO FIGHT BACK AFTER THE ATTACKS OF 9/11, WHICH WE NOW KNOW ISRAEL COMMITTED. NONETHELESS, THE STORY OF HEROISM, HONOR, AND TRUTH IS ONE TO REMEMBER. DEALINGA FASCINATING STORY SET UPON THE EVENTS OF THE FIRST MEN OF THE ARMY GREEN BERETS TO FIGHT BACK AFTER THE ATTACKS OF 9/11, WHICH WE NOW KNOW ISRAEL COMMITTED. NONETHELESS, THE STORY OF HEROISM, HONOR, AND TRUTH IS ONE TO REMEMBER. DEALING DEATH TO ENEMIES CONSISTING OF WAHHABI AND SHARIA COMPLIANT TERRORISTS THAT BEAT WOMEN AND RAPE CHILDREN. DON'T LISTEN TO THE LIBTARDS WITH THESE BAD REVIEWS. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND WATCH THIS. YOU WONT REGRET THE FILM ABOUT THE HONORABLE SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN THAT SPEARHEADED THE DEFENSE OF OUR NATION AFTER THE LARGEST ATTACK ON U.S. SOIL.
THOSE DISLIKING THE FILM ARE HONETLY COMMUNISTS STILL LIVING IN MOMMIES BASEMENT.… Expand

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LamontRaymondJan 19, 2018

It's clearly not the best war movie ever made, but it's such an incredible true story that you feel pumped up and inspired leaving the theater. If that's the feeling you're looking for, you'll get it here.

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qJan 31, 2018

"12 Strong" is a perfectly respectable work of its genre. It dramatizes and helps Americans to understand the actual conditions under which 21st Century soldiers must operate in the brutal terrain of Afghanistan and the peculiar"12 Strong" is a perfectly respectable work of its genre. It dramatizes and helps Americans to understand the actual conditions under which 21st Century soldiers must operate in the brutal terrain of Afghanistan and the peculiar juxtaposition of the modern and the ancient that pervades every encounter with both combatants and innocent citizens. It is full of f-bombs. Apparently military people of all ranks and backgrounds routinely punctuate their sentences with mindless obscenities, even when they are nowhere near the heat of battle. I suspect critics, who tend to be mincing metrosexuals who would struggle to pass the physical to get into the military, tend to devalue such movies because seeing "12 Strong" might actually evoke feelings of patriotism or pride among audience members. The movie is well worth seeing, if only for its historical value.… Expand

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SID15762Apr 8, 2018

one of the best movies i have ever seen and one of the most heroic acts by the US MILITARY....

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JPG127Jan 20, 2018

This was a great war movie. This is not Oscar bait or a politicized hit piece. 12 Strong stays on focus and tells the story as was, not the ones the critics wanted it to be.

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bigscreen454Jan 20, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of those feel-good true-life movies where everyone that goes to war comes home safe and happy just in time for Christmas. Throw a shrimp on the barbie and throw this dvd in of “12 Strong” and enjoy yourself a day of happy endings. “12 Strong” is definitely a good name for the movie, it was definitely not “12 Weak.” In fact there was nothing weak about the movie. The 12 brave soldiers kicked butt! From Special Effects explosions to the setting of the tone of the film with the soundtrack it really delivered an experience of ‘heroism’. I can understand why there is a monument made for these soldiers that stands at the bottom of the World Trade Center to let terrorists know that a man truly can kick a lot of ass, and return home on his horse victorious. Chris Hemsworth did an excellent job.… Expand

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binkybrutus8Feb 2, 2018

Great movie. Saw it 3x. Action packed from beginning to end. This movie should be at least 85 % positive here. Ratings here absolutely not realistic. It was well done. You see how difficult it is to pull things together there. HighlyGreat movie. Saw it 3x. Action packed from beginning to end. This movie should be at least 85 % positive here. Ratings here absolutely not realistic. It was well done. You see how difficult it is to pull things together there. Highly recommend!! If you like hero and action with great music score and so on...then see it.

It is a dangerous mission and believable and anyone who states it is over the top in how they treat women then they do not know much. The scene in this movie was more merciful then what they normally would do. There was even more harsh scenes which was not included I am sure. We need more real men like this not those who sit behind a computer to criticize and state there is too much of this macho stuff. There are not enough men like this and we need more not less. This was our first blow back for the killings of Americans on 9/11 and it was good.… Expand

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reallyadrielJan 28, 2018

Soooo, the 12 Strong movie.

Did the director add a black guy to the movie not to be racist or to make more revenue? I say this because at the end of the movie they showed a picture of all of them and there was not 1 black guy. ThisSoooo, the 12 Strong movie.

Did the director add a black guy to the movie not to be racist or to make more revenue?

I say this because at the end of the movie they showed a picture of all of them and there was not 1 black guy.

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jacob4Jan 21, 2018

An epic story of bravery and courage that changed America forever, 12 Strong will probably go down as a cult-classic war film. The action is intense and awesome, the characters are interesting, and the story has a motivating and touchingAn epic story of bravery and courage that changed America forever, 12 Strong will probably go down as a cult-classic war film. The action is intense and awesome, the characters are interesting, and the story has a motivating and touching message of courage and heart. It's a story that must be witnessed after being hidden then revealed all these years.… Expand

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AngryIgorJan 22, 2018

amazing movie about bravery and courage + action is epic and fire fights are good. Once again do not listen to the so called pro-reviewers... they are mostly lef*ies who have zero respect to soldiers and war heroes... anyway amazing movie

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3ebfan511Sep 23, 2018

A better than expected modern war film..as the commercials made it seem it would be the same kindof dumb patriotic fare that most US war films suffer from. It does have a little of that, but less than I expected, as it actually does show theA better than expected modern war film..as the commercials made it seem it would be the same kindof dumb patriotic fare that most US war films suffer from. It does have a little of that, but less than I expected, as it actually does show the afghan side of the conflict and spends considerable time developing the afghan leaders character, which was probably the strength of the film. Pretty solid modern war film, and better than I thought it would be.… Expand

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rybacksnAug 20, 2022

Good movie, based on a true story. It seemed very real and was unexpectedly good.

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MaxPayneIsGodFeb 21, 2021

12 Strong is a slightly above average action movie made just a little bit better because it is based on a true story.
Nothing really stands out, but it is a story that needed to be told

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harvdog03Oct 30, 2018

Really strong war film. I really like war films and this one had me on the edge of my seat a view times. Also its just a great story based on true life events.

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mavir08Sep 4, 2019

Phim rất xúc động, nói về 12 chiến binh người Mỹ âm thầm tiến vào vùng nội chiến của Afghanistan để dẹp loạn để giảm thương vong tối đa. Họ đã hỗ trợ một đội quân để tiến lên ngôi vương của quốc gia, họ là 12 người lính tiên phong và phải đốiPhim rất xúc động, nói về 12 chiến binh người Mỹ âm thầm tiến vào vùng nội chiến của Afghanistan để dẹp loạn để giảm thương vong tối đa. Họ đã hỗ trợ một đội quân để tiến lên ngôi vương của quốc gia, họ là 12 người lính tiên phong và phải đối chọi 2 đội quân rất hùng mạnh, tuy 12 người lính của chúng ta có máy bay thả bom để đối chọi với các đội quân đó cũng như có sự giúp đỡ của một đội quân họ yểm trợ ở trong cuộc nội chiến đó nhưng những mâu thuẫn giữa hai bên cũng như khó khăn về mặt địa lý, về mặt thông tin nên máy bay thả bom không phải lúc nào cũng có mặt. Nhưng cuối cùng bằng niềm tin, lòng quả cảm và bản lĩnh của những người lính họ đã hoàn thành nhiệm vụ mà không mất một ai. Được biết dù lập đại công nhưng họ không được tuyên dương trước người dân nhưng sau này họ được dựng tượng, một bức tượng một người lính cưỡi ngựa cầm súng chiến đấu.… Expand

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ThejodjeremieOct 22, 2020

The movie starts off a little slow but definitely picks big at certain parts and I really enjoyed it. The action and visuals look great and the acting is awesome.

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