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12 Strong (out Mar 8) is based on the true story of U.S. Special Forces who risked their lives to perform a critical mission in Afghanistan in late 2001. The dialogue doesn't feel authentic in places but it's hard to be too critical given it pays tribute to the real life heroes. Grade: B.