13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a 2016 American action thriller film directed by Michael Bay and written by Chuck Hogan. The film is based on the 2013 non-fiction book of the same name by Mitchell Zuckoff, which tells the story of the 2012 Benghazi attack.
Plot
The film follows a team of six members of a security team, former Navy SEALs and CIA contractors, who are sent to Benghazi, Libya to protect the CIA annex. The team, led by Tyrone "Rone" Woods (John Krasinski), is tasked with providing security for the CIA agents in the area.
On the night of September 11, 2012, the team receives a distress call from the U.S. diplomatic compound, which is under attack by Islamic militants. The team, knowing that they are not equipped to handle the situation, decides to take matters into their own hands and fight off the attackers.
Cast
- John Krasinski as Jack Silva
- James Badge Dale as Tyrone "Rone" Woods
- Pablo Schreiber as Kris "Tanto" Paronto
- David Denman as Boon
- Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen
- Max Martini as Mark "Oz" Geist
- Toby Stephens as Glen "Bub" Doherty
- Alexia Barlier as Sona Jillani
Critical Response
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's action sequences and the performances of the cast. On IMDb, the film has a rating of 7.5/10, based on over 100,000 user reviews.
Box Office
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $69 million worldwide on a budget of $50 million.
Awards and Nominations
- Teen Choice Awards (2016): Nominated for Choice Movie: Action
- People's Choice Awards (2017): Nominated for Favorite Action Movie
Trivia
- The film was shot in Malta and Morocco.
- The film's script was written in just six weeks.
- The film's cast underwent extensive training to prepare for their roles, including learning how to handle firearms and performing their own stunts.
Conclusion
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a gripping and intense action thriller that tells the true story of the heroic actions of a team of security contractors during the 2012 Benghazi attack. With its strong performances, impressive action sequences, and gripping storyline, the film is a must-watch for fans of the action genre.
