Based on a true story, 11 REBELS is the story of group of criminals sent by an unaffiliated region sending a group of criminals/rebels to hold a fortress on an important trade route. If they can hold it they will be freed. They do such a good job that they become a problem and the political fortunes turn against them.
Everything concerning the rebels and the action is absolute gangbusters. The characters are wonderful and the action is rousing. They will move you and they will be what you remember. (The bridge haunts me). The action is so good that it makes the film worth seeing.
The problem with the film is that the intrigue around the actual battles is convoluted. It's not the filmmakers fault. I'm assuming they assumed their audience would have some idea behind the history of the period, but being a dopey American I had a hard time following it. I did read up on the war and it helped over all but the details still were lost on me.
Ultimately it doesn't make a difference. We are going into the film for the fights and they shine.
See for the battles and the characters.
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