The 12th Man
IFC Midnight | Release Date: May 4, 2018
7.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Ratings
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BitashJun 10, 2018
I'm not really into war movies and the movie having subtitles did not particularly make it appealing to me but I gave it a try and I am so glad I did. It is a suspenseful exciting true story that left me wanting to see where it goes. This isI'm not really into war movies and the movie having subtitles did not particularly make it appealing to me but I gave it a try and I am so glad I did. It is a suspenseful exciting true story that left me wanting to see where it goes. This is a story about courage, hope, perseverience which was conveyed so well through the actors and outstanding directing. An absolute must see, way way better than I ever imagined. The characters are very believable, at no point do I even think they are acting. I believed dry scene. Well done.… Expand
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adrenilinmattMay 16, 2019
Absolutely harrowing depiction of a special group of human beings journey to get one important man across some terrible terrain in nazj occupied lands. At times excruciating to watch, but so good. Slow pace, but if you have any patience, itAbsolutely harrowing depiction of a special group of human beings journey to get one important man across some terrible terrain in nazj occupied lands. At times excruciating to watch, but so good. Slow pace, but if you have any patience, it pays off big. 10/10… Expand
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muldjordJan 7, 2021
A chilling (quite literally), dramatic and also sweet movie about Jan Baalsrud and the patriots who helped him survive his trip across the Sweden border during WW2.

You really root for this guy through all of his / their ordeals. It actuallyA chilling (quite literally), dramatic and also sweet movie about Jan Baalsrud and the patriots who helped him survive his trip across the Sweden border during WW2.

You really root for this guy through all of his / their ordeals. It actually has some comedic moments as well, which helps to break up the misery throughout. There is not one boring minute in this film.

It is extremely well done too. The acting is top-notch from everyone. The set pieces are, naturally, stunning! The northern Norway with the icy hills and mountains are a thing of legends. And this movie uses those backdrops in the best possible ways.

There really isn't a single thing in this movie I didn't like. Maybe except for the very last part of the movie. It does go a tiny bit overboard at the very end with the fantastical dramatization. But nothing that made me appreciate the movie and the story any less.… Expand
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JLuis_001Jan 12, 2021
I didn't think it was an incompetent drama, but it abuses its duration because its own story lent itself to something more vital or more active, because the tension of survival exists, and that helps a lot so that your interest doesn'tI didn't think it was an incompetent drama, but it abuses its duration because its own story lent itself to something more vital or more active, because the tension of survival exists, and that helps a lot so that your interest doesn't decline, but I do think it lacked more intensity.… Expand
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bataguilaNov 22, 2018
Es una historia de supervivencia. Como everest, north face, náufrago, caballo de guerra, Unbreakble. Moby Dick, Kon tiki (del mismo escritor) Esperaba más pq es de nazis. Pero se enfocan más en sobrevivir a base de esfuerzo físico superandoEs una historia de supervivencia. Como everest, north face, náufrago, caballo de guerra, Unbreakble. Moby Dick, Kon tiki (del mismo escritor) Esperaba más pq es de nazis. Pero se enfocan más en sobrevivir a base de esfuerzo físico superando la naturaleza. La "fotografía" es maravillosa, sientes la nieve y el frío. El problema la historia se repite mucho. Saca muchos personajes. Y todos son una raza looser a comparación de Alemania. Y se tienen q unir para hacer algo hasta cierto punto X, por una misión que fracaso al segundo 1.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 22, 2021
This struck me as a bit of a combination in terms of the plot and setting/circumstances of both The Revenant and The Book Thief (and also slightly of another perhaps less well known film called 'Another Mothers Son'). Its undoubtedly a bleakThis struck me as a bit of a combination in terms of the plot and setting/circumstances of both The Revenant and The Book Thief (and also slightly of another perhaps less well known film called 'Another Mothers Son'). Its undoubtedly a bleak watch - at times there's not much dialogue (which, for me, were subtitles given its partly in Norwegian, German and Saami, although there is some English, I wouldn't say its the main language spoken throughout, I consider this more of a world cinema title) and often we can hear the obvious extreme discomfort of the titular character, having to try to cope with their injuries while evading re-capture, by befriending locals. For a fair number of scenes, there is quite dark (if much at all) lighting, so we can't always make out everything going on (for example, in scenes set at night) but then for some that may be a bit of a blessing if you wouldn't like to be subject to every detail. I'd certainly say that this is an effectively atmospheric film regardless.

However, lighting aside - it does feature some scenes depicting bloody injuries, although I wouldn't say its over the top in terms of extreme graphic detail but if your particularly squeamish about seeing or hearing people in distress with bloody injuries, then you may well prefer to not watch this, of course. I certainly thought it was an interesting story - I like seeing how people with very few options deal with being in the place, with the people, they find themself surrounded by and what happens to them. Of course the fact its based on a true story made it even more compelling for me and I also liked some of the landscape shots/cinematography.

Overall, yes I would recommend this film.… Expand
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CLeCromDec 25, 2020
A hellish ice trip in a very (too?) Patriotic Norway, a ruthless hunt for ice with an unbearable scene. And it's real !!!
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