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13

2010Movie91 minEnglish

A naive young man assumes a dead man's identity and finds himself embroiled in an underground world of power, violence, and chance where men gamble behind closed doors on the lives of other men.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users48%
Director: Gela BabluaniGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young, debt-ridden man answers a Craigslist ad for a job, only to find himself caught in a deadly, underground world of illegal gambling and human hunting. As he navigates the perilous tournament, he must fight for survival against other desperate contestants, all while uncovering the dark secrets of the organization running the games.

Critical Reception

13 received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the film to be a pale imitation of the original French film '13 Tzameti' and criticizing its lack of originality and underdeveloped plot. While some performances, particularly Sam Riley's, were noted, the overall reception highlighted a failure to capture the tension and impact of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the remake to be a less compelling and less original version of the French film.
  • The film was criticized for its predictable plot and inability to build suspense effectively.
  • While performances were noted, they weren't enough to salvage the overall weak narrative.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed with "13," with many finding it to be a pointless remake that failed to live up to the original. Common complaints include a derivative plot, a lack of tension, and a general sense that the film was a missed opportunity.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2005 French film '13 Tzameti', which was also directed by Gela Babluani.

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