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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

Name: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Director: Michael Bay
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Released: January 15, 2016
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 48

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Movie Details & Credits

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: January 15, 2016

Starring: Alexia Barlier, David Costabile, David Denman, James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini, Pablo Schreiber, Toby Stephens

Summary: An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

Director: Michael Bay

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, War

Rating: R

Runtime: 144 min

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55	#55 Most Discussed Movie of 2016
47	#47 Most Shared Movie of 2016

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New York Daily News - Joe Dziemianowicz

Jan 13, 2016

Sure, Bay indulges some signature cinematic fetishes. But he shows restraint with the slowed-down, sexed-up shots. War is gritty here, not glamorous. Result: characters, stakes and emotions feel authentic — all the more so thanks to terrific actors including James Badge Dale and Pablo Schreiber as actual ex-military men and family men who battled terrorists. Read full review

The Seattle Times - Soren Andersen

Jan 14, 2016

The movie’s main drawback is that its main characters are surprisingly ill-defined.... It’s a frustrating flaw in an otherwise engrossing picture. Read full review

Chicago Tribune - Michael Phillips

Jan 14, 2016

Some of this is slick and enjoyable in what I'd characterize as the wrong way, the painlessly bloody, box-office-friendly way. Read full review

The Playlist - Russ Fischer

Jan 13, 2016

Bay's overwrought tendencies simultaneously lead to the film's most compelling sequences of tense, bloody battle even as they forestall the more nuanced storytelling that would be crucial to truly unpacking the attacks. Bay may see the film as a cry of truth; muffled by his own predilections it's only a whisper. Read full review

Tampa Bay Times - Steve Persall

Jan 21, 2016

13 Hours is another flag-wrapped paean to true-life Alamo heroism in the vein of Lone Survivor, hoping for ticket sales like American Sniper. Neither of those movies carry the political burden of 13 Hours, and Bay isn't one to channel it. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Mick LaSalle

Jan 14, 2016

It’s long, downright dispiriting, enjoyable only sometimes, and yet there’s a feeling of authenticity. It’s neither bad nor good, but interesting. It might improve with age. Read full review

Consequence of Sound - Blake Goble

Jan 13, 2016

Shots are short, oddly made, and shoddily smashed together. There’s no spatial continuity, let alone consistency in time of day, or even a care for any kind of visual coherence. 13 Hours is just chaos. It’s unwatchable, unlikable, and unworthy of respect. Read full review

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Tom1000

Jan 18, 2016

A really good, gripping war movie that doesn't glorify war. It does point out the many unanswered questions about this preventable tragedy: where was the President; where was the Secretary of State; was there no planning; where was the support force?

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dsa

Jan 25, 2016

I love how these men are real people and heroes not comic book characters or video games. I hope young Americans aspire to have this kind of heart. The film was excellent in capturing the intensity of the those hours under attack and the commitment these heroes have to saving others. TheI love how these men are real people and heroes not comic book characters or video games. I hope young Americans aspire to have this kind of heart. The film was excellent in capturing the intensity of the those hours under attack and the commitment these heroes have to saving others. The facts laid out by their story is eye opening.… Expand

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StrongHarm

Jan 15, 2016

I was pleased that this was about people and not politics. There were a lot of gratuitous explosions (M.Bay.. right?) but the substance of the story was the people. Great film and a true story that begged to be told. I was also surprised by how well John Krasinski did in this film.. loveI was pleased that this was about people and not politics. There were a lot of gratuitous explosions (M.Bay.. right?) but the substance of the story was the people. Great film and a true story that begged to be told. I was also surprised by how well John Krasinski did in this film.. love Jim and The Office, but had a hard time picturing him as an ex-SEAL.. but he clearly knocks it out of the park (and never gave the camera a flat stare).… Expand

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Ralfbergs

Sep 19, 2016

I thought this was a really good movie - I usually don't like movies surrounding more recent wars, but this was interesting and gave insight to how it was on actual site when all those mad things connected with terrorism and changes in Libya started to happen. I think it was an intense,I thought this was a really good movie - I usually don't like movies surrounding more recent wars, but this was interesting and gave insight to how it was on actual site when all those mad things connected with terrorism and changes in Libya started to happen. I think it was an intense, unpredictable watch and it is based on real life events.… Expand

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smiyamot

Nov 16, 2016

I remember the news reports when Benghazi happened, the military saying they were too far away to help, no support from Secretary of State (Hillary) or the Pres. Kinda reminds me of Vietnam stories, inept leadership. Boots on the ground are left on their own.

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TVJerry

Jan 22, 2016

This fact-based telling of the attack on 2 U.S. compounds in the titular city gives director Michael Bay a chance to use his big-budget action chops in a “war” picture. Even though the scope is smaller, It’s still bears his high-end Hollywood signature with a grand scale and trademarkThis fact-based telling of the attack on 2 U.S. compounds in the titular city gives director Michael Bay a chance to use his big-budget action chops in a “war” picture. Even though the scope is smaller, It’s still bears his high-end Hollywood signature with a grand scale and trademark cinematic flourishes. The story starts by attempting to create personalities for the security team, but even with snappy macho posturing, it takes too long and never establishes much individuality. The Embassy takeover is confusing, which may be intentional, but doesn’t make for good storytelling. The second confrontation carries more weight and provides the film’s most effective firepower. After the dust settles, this 2.5 hour ordeal comes to an end several times. The paranoia and brutality of the clashes are effectively staged, but the overall effect is too unfocused and less powerful than it might have been.… Expand

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leSange

Jun 6, 2016

Not even better than last 3 part of Call of Duty. But main idea the same, 8 peoples kills over 1000 Libyans. Also, Thanks CIA and U.S. gov, but we know truth about Libya, ISIS and how Democracy come to North Africa and made this country warring ruined ISIS stronghold.

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