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Review: '12 Strong' stirs unexpected emotions by giving a face to non-American characters
“12 Strong” is an American war drama that’s based on the book “Horse Soldiers”, which tells the tale of a group of American soldiers sent to Afghanistan right after the 9/11 attacks. It’s not executed in the way you might think, and the balanced depiction of non-American characters is rather impressive. There are some cliches, such as battle-hardened characters who secretly harbour great loss, or mindlessly devout warlords who espouse extreme views.
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Review: 'Collateral Beauty' feels like an expensive student film
“Collateral Beauty” is a semi-romance drama with an ensemble cast. It stars Will Smith (Howard Inlet), Edward Norton (Whit Yardshaw), Keira Knightley (Amy/Love), Michael Pena (Simon Scott), Naomie Harris (Madeleine), Jacob Latimore (Raffi/Time), Kate Winslet (Claire Wilson), and Helen Mirren (Brigitte/Death).
