13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 51%
Available on Netflix
A Thrilling War Drama Based on a True Story
Directed by Michael Bay, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a war drama film based on the 2014 non-fiction book of the same name by Mitchell Zuckoff. The movie tells the story of the 2012 Benghazi attack, which resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens.
The True Story Behind the Film
On September 11, 2012, a group of Islamist militants attacked the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. The attack resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Stevens, Information Officer Sean Smith, and two CIA contractors, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. The film is based on the true story of the six members of the CIA's Global Response Staff (GRS) who fought to protect the compound and its occupants during the attack.
The Cast and Crew
The film features an ensemble cast, including:
- John Krasinski as Jack Silva, a former Navy SEAL and member of the GRS team
- James Badge Dale as Tyrone "Rone" Woods, a former Navy SEAL and member of the GRS team
- Pablo Schreiber as Kris "Tanto" Paronto, a former Army Ranger and member of the GRS team
- Max Martini as Mark "Oz" Geist, a former Marine and member of the GRS team
- Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen, a former Marine and member of the GRS team
- Matt Letscher as Jody Vennett, a CIA station chief
The film was directed by Michael Bay, who is known for his high-octane action sequences and patriotic themes. The screenplay was written by Chuck Hogan, based on the book by Mitchell Zuckoff.
Reception and Criticism
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi received mixed reviews from critics, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 51%. While some praised the film's intense action sequences and the performance of the cast, others criticized its lack of character development and overly simplistic portrayal of the events.
Watch it on Netflix
If you're a fan of war dramas and true stories, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is definitely worth checking out. With its intense action sequences and patriotic themes, it's a thrilling ride from start to finish. Stream it now on Netflix.
