Doctor Omega
Member: Rank 10
12 Strong
Director: Nicolai Fuglsig (“Exfil”)
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Pena, Elsa Pataky, Trevante Rhodes
Details: Based on Doug Stanton’s non-fiction book “Horse Soldiers,” the Bruckheimer-produced tale is one of this year’s attempts at an inspirational modern war drama following in the footsteps of the likes of “American Sniper,” “Lone Survivor” and “Unbroken” and is mainly of note for filming in New Mexico as opposed to anywhere near the Middle East.
The cast includes Thor himself Chris Hemsworth (and wife Elsa Pataky), “Moonlight” breakout Trevante Rhodes, funnyman Rob Riggle and the always great Michael Shannon, William Fichtner and Michael Pena. The story deals with Task Force Dagger, a team of CIA paramilitary officers and US Special Forces sent to Afghanistan immediately in the wake of the 9-11 attacks. They join with the local Northern Alliance to help conduct unconventional warfare against Taliban forces.