Five Thirteen
Five Thirteen

Five Thirteen

2014Movie105 minEnglish

In this tension-packed thriller, brothers Mike and Tre set out in search of better lives, trying to leave their demons behind for good. After being released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, Mike's only care in the world is to protect his young daughter from an unforgiving ex. But the justice that awaits him on the streets is far worse than anything Mike had experienced in prison. His older brother Tre begrudgingly agrees to one last "delivery", attempting to free Mike and his new girlfriend from the grips of the criminal underworld. What transpires is a wild misadventure where multiple lives unknowingly intersect, and where decisions are made that will haunt everyone forever

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Kadeem HardisonGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A struggling single father, desperate for money, takes on a job as a getaway driver for a heist. However, the job quickly spirals out of control, forcing him to confront the dangerous consequences of his choices. He finds himself entangled in a web of crime and betrayal, with his family's safety hanging in the balance.

Critical Reception

Five Thirteen received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging its gritty portrayal of urban struggles while others criticized its predictable plot and uneven pacing. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its attempt at a character-driven crime drama and others finding it underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw, unflinching look at poverty and desperation.
  • Criticized for a narrative that often feels cliché and lacks originality.
  • Performance by Kadeem Hardison was noted as a highlight, though often not enough to salvage the film.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is limited, but reviews suggest a split opinion. Some viewers appreciated the film's attempt to tackle difficult social issues and the performances, while others found the story to be uninspired and the execution lacking.

Fun Fact

Kadeem Hardison, who directed and starred in the film, also wrote the screenplay.

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