13 Hours (2016) is an underrated movie people do not talk about, and that should change especially considering when writing this on 09/05/2021. This is a timely article.
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It had been a few years since John Krasinski's last episode of The Office, and he still needed a breakthrough role in movies. Some people might say that film was A Quiet Place (2018). However, I think it happened in 2016 with 13 Hours.
The film struggled at the box office and received mixed critic reviews. The consensus said, "it didn't boast an impact" which is just silly, and you will hear why throughout.
By the way, Roy (David Denman) from The Office, is a co-star of Krasinski. I am glad to see Jim and Roy settle their differences.
Another actor to mention is James Badge Dale. WWII nerds may recognize him as Robert Leckie from HBO's The Pacific. (Read that review here.)
When telling a true story, the serious situations should be serious, and the funny moments should be funny. The point is to not mock the tragedy. 13 Hours tows that line perfectly.
The firefights are intense. The initial infiltration of the Ambassador's residence is nerve-racking. I felt like I could not breathe. The camera angles are low and a little shaky. It is night, and the lights are dim. There is no music playing. It is expertly represented.
It is hard to imagine being in that situation. I respect the soldiers and people in these situations knowing I would not be able to perform as they do.
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