“12 Strong,” directed by Nicolai Fuglsig, is a riveting war drama inspired by the remarkable true story of the first Special Forces unit deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. Chris Hemsworth leads the cast as Captain Mitch Nelson, who is charged with the daunting task of leading his team through treacherous, mountainous terrain to forge an alliance with an Afghan warlord in a high-stakes operation against the Taliban. The film immerses viewers in the brutal realities of combat, underscoring the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood, the sheer determination, and the adaptability required to navigate overwhelming odds in unfamiliar territory.