The 12th Man (2017) Den 12. mann
The 12th Man (2017)
BDRip 1080p | MKV | 1920x1080 | x264 @ 5760 Kbps | 135 min | 5,87 Gb
Audio: Norwegian AC3 5.1 @ 448 Kbps | Subtitles: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
BDRip 1080p | MKV | 1920x1080 | x264 @ 5760 Kbps | 135 min | 5,87 Gb
Audio: Norwegian AC3 5.1 @ 448 Kbps | Subtitles: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Director: Harald Zwart
Writer: Petter Skavlan (as Alex Boe)
Stars: Thomas Gullestad, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Marie Blokhus
True World War II story about Jan Baalsrud, one of the 12 saboteurs sent in 1943 from England to the Nazi occupied Northern Norway. After their boat is sunk by the Germans, Jan goes on the run towards the neutral Sweden. However, the brutal weather conditions turn out to possibly be an even greater foe than the Nazi patrols.
IMDB - 5 wins
'The 12th Man' is a gripping, heart wrenching survival story, based on fact. Due to the film being so well made, and brilliant acting by Thomas Gullestad, this was a very difficult watch.
The cinematography is stunning with breathtakingly beautiful scenery. As the film progresses, it almost becomes torture for the viewer, too. Torture from having to endure (and experience) what Jan Baalsrud (Gullestad) went through. Through Gullestad's incredible acting, I felt every inch of agony and pain of his character. It is also beautifully inspirational to see how helpful people can be in desperate times, risking their own lives in the process. Be warned, some scenes are cringe worthy due to their graphic nature.
The film's run time did feel a bit too long, but nevertheless effective in conveying what Baalsrud was going through, having to overcome obstacle upon obstacle over a 2-month period. 'The 12th Man' is an excellent production and fascinating tale, but indeed a difficult watch.
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The 12th Man (2017) Den 12. mann
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