13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

On September 11, 2012, at the 20th anniversary of Al-Qaeda's founding, a Libyan Islamic extremist group attacks the U.S. compound in Benghazi. Six security team members, former military operators, risk their lives to defend the Americans in the compound and rescue those trapped inside. The film chronicles the harrowing 13-hour battle that ensued.

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised its intense action sequences and faithful depiction of the events. However, some critics found the film's narrative pacing uneven and its political undertones to be heavy-handed, while audiences responded more favorably to its depiction of bravery and sacrifice.

• Praised for its visceral and suspenseful action sequences.

• Commended for its depiction of the bravery of the security team.

• Criticized by some for a lack of deeper character development and a formulaic approach.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's realistic portrayal of the battle and the courage of the security personnel, with many highlighting the intense and well-executed action. Some viewers found the political context less emphasized than the human element of survival and heroism.

Director Michael Bay stated he was inspired to make the film after reading the 2014 book "13 Hours" by Mitchell Zuckoff and meeting with the surviving members of the security team.