Thirteen Lives

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Marc M I thought this was well done in every way. A very gripping film. It really gave me a new appreciation for the effort that went into trying to save these boys. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/02/22 Full Review Hart A Exciting start to finish. like true stories and this one was done excellent much in part to the great directing by Ron Howard. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/22 Full Review Michael Excellent film, providing depth to a real story with star studded performance! Another great work by director Ron Howard. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/22 Full Review Ralph R Thirteen Lives is a deeply moving film that highlights the incredible true story of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand. Directed by Ron Howard, the movie focuses on the global effort and teamwork that led to the miraculous rescue of a young soccer team and their coach. The performances by Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton are excellent, portraying the bravery and skill of the divers who risked everything to save the boys. The film is technically outstanding, with gripping underwater scenes and a realistic portrayal of the challenging conditions faced by the rescuers. Howard’s direction keeps the focus on the human element, showing the immense sacrifices and collaboration that made the rescue possible. However, I couldn’t help but feel like something was missing. The movie spends so much time on the rescuers’ perspective that it doesn’t dive deeply into the emotional experiences of the boys and their coach. This lack of focus on their side of the story left me feeling that a key part of the event’s impact was underexplored. Despite this, Thirteen Lives is still a powerful film that captures the resilience and determination of everyone involved in the rescue. It’s a testament to what humanity can achieve when people come together in the face of impossible odds. While it might not fully explore every emotional angle, it’s a well-made and inspiring story that’s worth watching. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Mizan R Absolutely loved this inspiring movie.. as always Ron Howard delivers! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Jonathan K The incredible power of the human spirit and determination and coming together on full display. It's hard to believe it's a true telling of the story, it seems almost fantastical the way they accomplished the rescue (I look forward to watching the documentary to learn more). The movie couldn't really capture -- and didn't seem concerned with capturing -- the actual intensity on the body and mind of each 6-7 hour dive through a submerged cave. I can't fathom the physical and psychological experience. They could have made this a psychological thriller if they wanted to go there, but instead the swims/dives themselves were presented almost as an afterthought, too rote for the divers, whereas I'm imagining it was at or near the limit of human ability. Or maybe it wasn't. Perhaps the documentary will reveal better. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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