13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a 2016 American biographical war thriller film directed by Michael Bay. 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 the story of a team of six members of the Annex Security Team, who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, against an attack by Islamic militants on the evening of September 11, 2012. The team, consisting of former Navy SEALs and CIA contractors, includes Jack Silva (John Krasinski), Tyrone Woods (James Dale), Rone Woods (Toby Stephens), Mark Boal (David Denman), Oz (Max Martini), and Kris (Dominic Fumusa).
Cast
- John Krasinski as Jack Silva
- James Badge Dale as Tyrone Woods
- Max Martini as Mark Ozgec
- Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen
- Pablo Schreiber as Kris "Tanto" Paronto
- David Denman as Boon
- Toby Stephens as Glen "Bub" Doherty
Awards and Nominations
- Academy Awards (2017): Nominated for Best Sound Mixing
- Critics' Choice Awards (2017): Nominated for Best Action Movie
- Visual Effects Society Awards (2017): Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
Reception
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's action sequences and performances, while others criticized its storytelling and politics. The film holds a 51% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 192 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10.
IMDB User Reviews
- "This movie is a gripping and intense portrayal of a real-life event that is both tragic and heroic." - 9/10
- "The action scenes are intense and well-done, but the rest of the movie is a mess." - 6/10
- "I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. This movie is a must-see." - 9/10
Overall
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is an action-packed thriller that tells a powerful and emotional true story. While it may have received mixed reviews, the film's intense action sequences and strong performances make it a compelling watch.
