Solid packed full of action movie

Rating: 8/10 (11 April 2020)

The contractors in "13 Hours" are mercenaries, a bunch of battle-hardened ex-Navy SEALs, Marines and Rangers hired to provide "babysitters" for the CIA operatives who go into Benghazi to gather intelligence. The movie is like a throwback to the best of 90s action, but as a Michael Bay film, it's runs a bit long (144 min.) and would have benefited from a bit of trimming. Still the battle sequences are well depicted while performances are decent, especially J. Krasinski as a contractor taking the gig because his family needs the money. Ultimately, movie have a likable cast and blistering action scenes, although a few special effects might have been over the top. Highly recommended for any action moviegoer, one of Bay's best to date.
Rating: 7+/8-