13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Overview
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a 2016 American biographical war film directed by Michael Bay and written by Chuck Hogan. The film is based on the 2013 book "13 Hours" by Mitchell Zuckoff, which tells the story of the 2012 Benghazi attack.
Plot
The film follows the story of a team of six members of the Annex Security Team, who are hired to protect the CIA outpost in Benghazi, Libya. The team, led by Tyrone "Rone" Woods (John Krasinski), consists of former military operatives with extensive combat experience.
On the night of September 11, 2012, the team receives a distress call from the nearby diplomatic compound, which is under attack by a group of Islamist militants. The team, along with a group of CIA agents, must fight to survive the night and protect the compound from the attackers.
As the attack intensifies, the team faces numerous challenges, including inadequate support from the CIA and the U.S. government. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the team members use their skills and training to fend off the attackers, but not without sustaining heavy casualties.
Cast
- John Krasinski as Jack Silva (based on Tyrone "Rone" Woods)
- James Badge Dale as Tyrone "Rone" Woods
- Pablo Schreiber as Kris "Tanto" Paronto
- Max Martini as Mark "Oz" Geist
- Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen
- Matt Letscher as Jody
- Toby Stephens as Glen "Bub" Doherty
- David Denman as Dave "Boon" Benton
- Demetrius Grosse as Dave Ubben
- Freddie Stroma as Brit Vayner
Reception
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi received generally positive reviews from critics, with an approval rating of 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was praised for its intense and suspenseful action sequences, as well as its portrayal of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers involved in the Benghazi attack.
However, the film was also criticized for its perceived political bias and its depiction of the CIA and the U.S. government as incompetent and uncaring. Some critics also felt that the film's focus on action and suspense came at the expense of character development and nuance.
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