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Thirteen Lives

Imagine Entertainment

Storyteller Productions

Magnolia Mae Films

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Bron Studios

Living Films

United Kingdom

United States of America

English

ภาษาไทย

Viggo Mortensen

Colin Farrell

Joel Edgerton

Tom Bateman

Paul Gleeson

Teeradon Supapunpinyo

Girati Sugiyama

Pasakorn Hoyhon

Tanatat Srita

Kaokuson Sorapap

Nophand Boonyai

Sukniran Sukcharoen

Ensai O'Haire

Thanthapthai Chanin

Achi Jinapanyo

Thanaphat Thopiata

Phitakphong Boonnet

Joe Chuensawan

Nawanut Kaeomueangsi

Thitiphat Bheganan

Neungruthai Bungngern-Wynne

Teerawat Mulvilai

Pattrakorn Tungsupakul

Sahajak Boonthanakit

Shakriya Tarinyawat

Mayuree Ruanpom

Theerapat Sajakul

Sukollawat Kanarot

Thira Chutikul

Blake McFarlane

Helen Cassidy

Terdphong U-Kham

Vithaya Pansringarm

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Josh Helman

Zahra Newman

Peter Knight

Chatchawan Kamonsakpitak

Thinatya Popanum

Popetorn Soonthornyanakij

Natvara Hongsuwan

Jonathan Fang

Bernard Sam

Gerwin Widjaja

Kevin Spink

Christopher Story

Watcharaphong Korayutpiphat

Wirot Nilphongamphai

U Gambira

Waraporn Khamsingha

Pratuang Boontang

Nitipoom Khachatphai

Thatpong Hiruntanakitjakul

Nick Lawler

Luisa Prosser

Artin John

Sen Shao

Paula Garcia

Jane Bychkova

Vincent B. Gorce

Rapeeporn Sophonthammakij

Suphajon Klinsuwan

Sayombhu Mukdeeprom

Molly Hughes

Don MacPherson

William Nicholson

Nikki Barrett

James Wilcox

Emma Rudkin

Tess Schofield

Jay Corry

Rachel van Baarle

Carolyn Marks Blackwood

Aaron L. Gilbert

Laura Egan

Sarawut Chincharoen

Jamie Whitfield

Laura Ockenden

Harrison Trubie

Jason Cloth

Boontawee 'Tor' Taweepasas

Jon Kuyper

Yvette Millist

Michael Fentum

Joel Hodgkinson

Michael Solinger

Rebecca Keros

Woodrow Travers

Samantha Dabrowski

Michael Miller

Charles Croughwell

Graeme Callander

Oliver Tarney

Jacqui Deacon

Oliver Ferris

Brian Cox

Mandy Mamlet

William M. Connor

Peta Logan

Adam Mendez

Chris Navarro

Bruce Bright

Brandt Gordon

Lisa Brennan

Vic Kaspar

Michael Lesslie

Rick Findlater

Denise Goudy

Alex Boyesen

Andrea King

Emma George

Antony McMullen

Katrina Anger

Teri Fairhurst

Mark Appleby

Ben Smithers

Kara Moolman

Chris Egan

Marie Savare

Sophie Thorpe

Karl Shefelman

Seth Jackson

Rachael Tate

Sue Harding

Quinton Wallace

Bethany Stoke

Suzy Whitefield

Benjamin Wallfisch

Adam Howell

Ron Howard

P.J. van Sandwijk

Karen Lunder

Gabrielle Tana

Brian Grazer

Marco Calabrese

Andrew Rowlands

Jason Ellson

Manuel São Bento

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"Thirteen Lives follows the usual formulas of works based on true events, but Ron Howard's honest, non-Hollywoodized direction allows him to efficiently tell one of the most remarkable survival stories of the last decade.

The entire cast is extraordinary, but it's Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell who mainly guide the film through all the relevant, claustrophobic plot points in a somewhat heavy viewing runtime-wise. Interesting for viewers with little to no knowledge of what happened, but the question remains as to whether it adds anything truly significant to the documentary The Rescue about the same 18 days of suffering, anxiety, and uncertainty.

Massive praise for the worthy amount of screentime of the Thai language."

Rating: B-

CinemaSerf

What's possibly most remarkable about this real life tale of courage and ingenuity is that a pretty A-list cast don't really overwhelm the story. Their contributions are solid and fairly undramatic as they allow the chronology to develop and the suspense and pressure to accumulate. It's history - so we know what happens, but somehow that lack of jeopardy doesn't really matter as we follow the efforts of an international team trying to rescue the twelve boys and their coach who have found themselves stuck underground, a few kilometres from the entrance, after heavy monsoon rains struck and flooded the tunnels. Now, of course, the first question might have been for the coach - didn't he look at the weather forecast first? However, now marooned quickly in their dark and claustrophobic environment, Ron Howard takes his time to demonstrate to us all just how this most innovative and challenging of evacuations was planned and executed - none of it without considerable risk to everyone involved. We are drawn into the scenarios, and I felt that I had skin in this game - the story has a palpable immersion (no pun intended) for the viewer. The cast gel well without any stand-out contributions or wordy dialogue, which I think well illustrates the strenuous pressures put on these men, essentially volunteers, by themselves, the families, the authorities and the relentless rain. The subterranean photography works really well in generating a feeling of peril and I certainly shared in that sense of relief at the end... A cinema watch is better, if you can - somehow the big screen demonstrates the small, tight spaces, better!

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.

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Viggo Mortensen

Colin Farrell

Joel Edgerton

Tom Bateman

Paul Gleeson

Teeradon Supapunpinyo

Girati Sugiyama

Pasakorn Hoyhon

Tanatat Srita

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