‘Thirteen Lives’ Fan Review: Viewers praise survival film, calling it a 'great story well told’

‘This is a touching story,’ said a fan giving thumbs up to the well-written survival drama film ‘Thirteen Lives’
Viggo Mortensen in a still from  the film'Thirteen Lives' (Amazon)
Viggo Mortensen in a still from the film'Thirteen Lives' (Amazon)

The much-awaited survival drama film ‘Thirteen Lives’ tells the true story of how a team of twelve guys and their soccer coach got stuck in the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai Province of Thailand. The world watched as a team of professional divers executed a daring plan to rescue them and now their story has been brought to life on-screen. The film has finally premiered on Amazon Prime Video.

The film revolves around a coach Ekkaphon Chanthawong (Teeradon Supapunpinyo) and his team of twelve young football players who decide to explore the famous Tham Luang in Thailand. Their excitement changes into a living nightmare when all of them suddenly end up trapped in the cave due to a rainstorm with a limited supply of breathable air and water in the cave. Directed by Ron Howard, this well-made survival film has some great performances by all its cast members and brilliant direction and cinematography by the director as well.

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The film also stars Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell as the two professional divers Richard Stanton and John Volanthen, respectively, who ultimately rescue these thirteen people by using their years of experience as expert divers.

Overall the film has a mix of amazing story-telling, superb performances by the Thai cast and the Hollywood actors. The film has ended up winning the hearts of global audiences and fans. After the film dropped on the streamer, many fans instantly took to Twitter and appreciated how the film has a balance of stellar performances and strong story-telling which made this real-life film an unmissable affair for them.

“It’s a beautiful thing when people come together to help each other. This is a touching story of human beings accomplishing the impossible for the sake of other’s lives,” said a fan “#ThirteenLives (2022) 9/10 Really well done. Ron Howard never fails. A great story well told. Must have been so hard to direct all the swimming but it was done so well. And great performances all around,” added another fan. “#ThirteenLives is really good  #AmazonPrimeVideo,” a fan noted. “What a brilliant brilliant film #ThirteenLives and what a rescue. Hats off to all volunteers and the thirteen boys. What a gripping example of humanity, courage, prayer and determination. #thirteenlivesmovie,” said a fan. “Highly recommend watching  “Thirteen Lives” on Amazon Prime. @RealRonHoward does an incredible directing job. The ingenuity and teamwork shown to rescue the young boys is amazing. #ThirteenLives,” a fan noted. “Ron Howard's new film #ThirteenLives spotlights an important truth—by working together we can overcome complex challenges and save lives,” another fan added.



 



 



 



 



 

‘Thirteen Lives’ is currently streaming globally on Amazon Prime Video

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