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Rating: Null/10 (26 January 2018)

26 January 2018
Film of Choice at The Plaza Dorchester This Morning - 12 Strong. This is the true story of the first special forces unit inserted deep into enemy territory in Afghanistan after the events of 9-11. Forced to work with an Afghan Warlord who is part of the Northern Alliance, Captain Mitch Nelson leads his team into hell. Superbly shot this film tells us of the soldiers on horses who fight against tanks and rocket launchers in a desperate tale of defence, attack and revenge. Once again I'm drawn into thinking about the role the horse plays in societies around the world and through the ages. This wasn't War Horse, these horses didn't even have names, but you have to admire the way they gallop headlong down mountains on the roughest terrain into battles not of their making, yet time and time again they give their all. A superb cast led by Chris Hemsworth as Mitch, this is not a story of any one hero, this is a team of 12 who went into combat determined to return home together. This kind of action film is the best, because it's based on a true story it makes you think more about the images you see on the screen. War is cold, dirty, painful, emotional and gut wrenching and yet it goes on every day. Well done to all involved in this film for not making it bland and mushy.