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The effects were good---but that was only a few minutes. Too much simpleton soap opera. The large cast of characters that is self-defeating TV quality script..
- stevendbeard
- Oct 31, 2021
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Just like all the other reviews say this movie is a typical gender X film. It has gay / lgbt/ abortion / womens body rights blah blah blah. This could have be a GOOD movie about a bunch of strangers coming together (this is what I thought it would be) but instead typical Hollywood disaster with political crap.
- john-b-hale
- Nov 1, 2021
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One time, I was in an NHS waiting room and to the pass the time I read a lengthy pamphlet about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It was considerably more exciting than this film.
- andyprendy-10806
- Feb 21, 2022
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This movie was plain awful. For those saying it was full of liberal talking points, that may be true. Here's the thing though, I'm as liberal as they come & this movie was horrendous. It doesn't matter if you lean left or right. Terrible is terrible. Terrible acting, terrible story, just all around terrible. While watching, it crossed my mind that this movie had to be some sort of money laundering scheme. One of the worst movies I've ever seen. Honestly.
- DrJellyfinger
- Feb 22, 2022
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Do not waste your time, there are plenty of good disaster films out there.
I was not invested in one single character in this film. So whether they lived or died did not bother me in the slightest.
This film is just weak in plot, full of political agenda, and the acting is mediocre to say the least.
I am a fan of Thora Birch, so I was looking forward to watching her in something new. But not even her presence could salvage this film.
The basic plot is that a tornado hits a small town wiping it out. It surrounds 4 families and their experience.
If you want to be preached to, go ahead and watch it Personally, I'd rather go and revisit Twister and at least know I was getting what I paid for.
I was not invested in one single character in this film. So whether they lived or died did not bother me in the slightest.
This film is just weak in plot, full of political agenda, and the acting is mediocre to say the least.
I am a fan of Thora Birch, so I was looking forward to watching her in something new. But not even her presence could salvage this film.
The basic plot is that a tornado hits a small town wiping it out. It surrounds 4 families and their experience.
If you want to be preached to, go ahead and watch it Personally, I'd rather go and revisit Twister and at least know I was getting what I paid for.
- destiny_west
- Oct 31, 2022
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Several families in a small town face danger and possible disaster when a thunderous tornado hits the area, each person has very limited time to react to the fast moving situation.
It's actually not bad, compared to some of the films I've suffered in recent times, it really isn't that bad. Despite its general casual pacing, there are some real moments of tension, with the real life terror coming from knowing that these things happen.
You have an hour of character development, so pacing could well be a huge issue for traditional fans of disaster movies. The first hour is slow, some of the characters you'll like, some you'll loathe, it's very soap opera, after an hour, you get the action, and the film moves from 1st, to 4th gear, it becomes altogether more appealing.
It's clearly a low budget film, but visually it's not without merit, it looks pretty decent I think.
Some of the acting is decent, some of it feels a bit Hallmark channel. You will see plenty of well known faces, including Peter Facinelli, in what is perhaps not his most challenging role.
I know this is going to get hated on, bits it really not bad, 6/10.
It's actually not bad, compared to some of the films I've suffered in recent times, it really isn't that bad. Despite its general casual pacing, there are some real moments of tension, with the real life terror coming from knowing that these things happen.
You have an hour of character development, so pacing could well be a huge issue for traditional fans of disaster movies. The first hour is slow, some of the characters you'll like, some you'll loathe, it's very soap opera, after an hour, you get the action, and the film moves from 1st, to 4th gear, it becomes altogether more appealing.
It's clearly a low budget film, but visually it's not without merit, it looks pretty decent I think.
Some of the acting is decent, some of it feels a bit Hallmark channel. You will see plenty of well known faces, including Peter Facinelli, in what is perhaps not his most challenging role.
I know this is going to get hated on, bits it really not bad, 6/10.
- Sleepin_Dragon
- Feb 22, 2022
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Sigh. I thought I was going to watch a disaster flick. Instead I watched what seems like a Hallmark movie with a tornado.
I can't understand who thought it would be a good idea to focus on 25 characters in eight different storylines. And to "explore" heavy themes like racism and abortion. A different theme in each of the eight storylines. None of which are relevant to the story. What a waste. (1 viewing, 3/23/2022)
I can't understand who thought it would be a good idea to focus on 25 characters in eight different storylines. And to "explore" heavy themes like racism and abortion. A different theme in each of the eight storylines. None of which are relevant to the story. What a waste. (1 viewing, 3/23/2022)
I'm a storm chaser so I was really eager to see that movie when I first saw the trailer. I can say that everything weather related in that movie was spot on and very realistic.
As for the plot, « cliche » is the best word that comes to my mind to describe it. Too many sub-stories to really make you care about the characters. At first when I saw the trailer, I really thought that the main focus was on weather but it's not. But overall I have to give the passage note.
As for the plot, « cliche » is the best word that comes to my mind to describe it. Too many sub-stories to really make you care about the characters. At first when I saw the trailer, I really thought that the main focus was on weather but it's not. But overall I have to give the passage note.
- hailstorm-91343
- Nov 6, 2021
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I bought this movie on Vudu as a fan of similar films (Twister, Volcano) and actors in the project (Amy Smart, Trace Adkins). Wasted money. The director adds social commentary to the backdrop of severe weather. LGBT issues, racial inequality, abortion issues, and white people behaving badly appear to be the primary focus of the film, instead of the ability and courage of humanity to cope with extreme weather and survive the aftermath. A homosexual male couple face the difficulties involved in combining out to conservative parents. Racial slurs and mistreatment of Hispanic illegals by white people included to "shock" viewers. We even get the opportunity to experience the debate concerning abortion. A verifiable mess with minimal resolution does not make an enjoyable film.
- koinonia_92-1
- Jan 16, 2022
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13 Minutes is an excellent portrayal of life in small town, mid west America. It illustrates a day in the life of four families and how they deal with the events of everyday life - including the weather. The movie cleverly demonstrates how life mirrors the weather. Things can be calm and uneventful but when a crisis hits it can tear things apart. It also demonstrates how people deal with life in the same way as they deal with the weather . Some completely ignore warnings, it will never happen to me. Some people assume someone else will take care of it. Some just don't know what to do. And others take it seriously and prepare accordingly.
For maximum enjoyment look at the deeper meaning in the movie. It is thought provoking - where would you fit ?
For maximum enjoyment look at the deeper meaning in the movie. It is thought provoking - where would you fit ?
- rnfrfqgtnr
- Nov 8, 2021
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Really don't understand how this movie has such a low score - may be people feel the setup is too slow and/or long but I enjoyed it. I felt the movie makes you care about the characters (diverse, complicated, and nuancedd as they are, which is good!) before, during, and after the storm. The CGI coulda been better, but the disaster was compelling enough to compensate and felt impactfully real to the characters.
Overall better than it should be.
Overall better than it should be.
- prscooby1214
- Nov 19, 2021
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So the first 54 mins was just like background noise.... sooo boring!!
From 55mins it starts to get your attention, and then nope its just rubbish
my verdict one of the worst films i have ever seen.
From 55mins it starts to get your attention, and then nope its just rubbish
my verdict one of the worst films i have ever seen.
- frosty-44431
- Feb 21, 2022
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The casting Director actually got some name actors in this, but too bad they didn't get a decent script or spend some money on special effects. I watched the first 30 minutes and fast forwarded to the horrible special effects of the tornado so I just stopped then.
- edblackham
- Jul 1, 2022
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...Drawn out, stupid storyline, about 30 seconds of tornado action. Don't be drawn in by the fact this was from the makers of deep water horizon. I feel robbed of 2 hours.
- hello-18052
- Dec 3, 2021
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- nebilcs-168-165298
- Feb 22, 2022
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Please do not listen to all the bad reviews. This is a great movie about a tornado and how people in a town come together at the end. Amy smart and Atkins were great. A must see. Just watch and you will like.
- coreytegley
- Nov 20, 2021
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I was wondering how is possible to make movie so awful,having a bunch of real great actors?
Don't waste your time, not worth 5 minutes watch.
There is no even 150 characters to describe it.
Very boring.
Don't waste your time, not worth 5 minutes watch.
There is no even 150 characters to describe it.
Very boring.
- ingamazonaite
- Feb 20, 2022
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Me being a storm spotter, I've always wanted a tornado film that depicted the weather realistically and not just for show... this film does exactly that. This is hands down the most realistic one to date and wasn't at all like 'Into The Storm' for example, where the weather was simply made to look cool and do cool things.
With that said, we only get one shot of the tornado throughout the whole movie. That one shot however, is the most ominous and chilling I've seen in a tornado flick... but you are still left wanting to see more. On the plus side, there were quite a few scenes that took place inside the tornado and those were great.
The first act of the film is drawn out due to the sheer number of characters that have to be introduced and developed. The film could have benefited from having a third of those characters removed, as you are left wondering when the actual weather part of the movie is going to start.
During the aftermath of the storm, you gain a real understanding of just how destructive these forces of nature can be and how crucial it is to heed the warnings and take cover when severe weather is imminent. This movie needed to be made for that sole purpose.
Is it worth the watch? Hell yeah! Is it better than 'Twister'?... I think we all know what the answer to that question will always be ;)
With that said, we only get one shot of the tornado throughout the whole movie. That one shot however, is the most ominous and chilling I've seen in a tornado flick... but you are still left wanting to see more. On the plus side, there were quite a few scenes that took place inside the tornado and those were great.
The first act of the film is drawn out due to the sheer number of characters that have to be introduced and developed. The film could have benefited from having a third of those characters removed, as you are left wondering when the actual weather part of the movie is going to start.
During the aftermath of the storm, you gain a real understanding of just how destructive these forces of nature can be and how crucial it is to heed the warnings and take cover when severe weather is imminent. This movie needed to be made for that sole purpose.
Is it worth the watch? Hell yeah! Is it better than 'Twister'?... I think we all know what the answer to that question will always be ;)
- joshbontront
- Nov 8, 2021
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The movie starts presenting normal people, living the normal life of inhabitants of the areas in the US where tornadoes can come and change your present and future. We learn about several characters, their stories, interactions, and then a tornado comes. This doesn't have scenes inside the storm like Twister, but close enough to give us an idea of how it is to be beating up by a tornado.
Why the very low ratings here? Because some people think problems like intolerance, lgbt issues, human rights, etc should be made political and not shown in a movie with another point of view from theirs. This page fell into some right-wing webpage and the flock came diligently to berate the movie and give it ridiculous low ratings, just that. Look at the clicks in "was this review helpful", they are joyfully yessing at each other. Pathetic.
If you come from another country with a broader perspective of life, do yourself a favor and watch the movie just expecting to learn about some personal stories and drama, with a big devastating storm in the middle, and you'll find it good enough to entertain you for an hour and a half. Not a masterpiece, but not as bad a some commenters make it to be.
Why the very low ratings here? Because some people think problems like intolerance, lgbt issues, human rights, etc should be made political and not shown in a movie with another point of view from theirs. This page fell into some right-wing webpage and the flock came diligently to berate the movie and give it ridiculous low ratings, just that. Look at the clicks in "was this review helpful", they are joyfully yessing at each other. Pathetic.
If you come from another country with a broader perspective of life, do yourself a favor and watch the movie just expecting to learn about some personal stories and drama, with a big devastating storm in the middle, and you'll find it good enough to entertain you for an hour and a half. Not a masterpiece, but not as bad a some commenters make it to be.
If you're expecting 'Twister 2.0', then please give '13 Minutes' a pass and look elsewhere.
After watching the trailer, I was expecting a movie about tornadoes!!..not an 'edge of you seat' experience, but something along the lines of 'Night of the Twisters'..
'13 Minutes' is NOT a tornado movie, it's a suspense/drama..full of PC storylines, that happens to include a tornado at the end of Act II.
So, if you're just looking for an average movie to pass the evening, then '13 Minutes' might be for you..but if you're looking for a suspense-filled twister flick, you'll be disappointed.
After watching the trailer, I was expecting a movie about tornadoes!!..not an 'edge of you seat' experience, but something along the lines of 'Night of the Twisters'..
'13 Minutes' is NOT a tornado movie, it's a suspense/drama..full of PC storylines, that happens to include a tornado at the end of Act II.
So, if you're just looking for an average movie to pass the evening, then '13 Minutes' might be for you..but if you're looking for a suspense-filled twister flick, you'll be disappointed.
The essence of this disaster movie is the same as all other. Get the audience emotionally attached to the characters, have a disaster, then pick straws to see who survives. Problem is there have been a few Tornado movies in the last few years, all of which have been equal to or better than this one. The acting is okay, but it's too drawn out and you end up not caring who's pushing up the daisies.
- Sergiodave
- Oct 31, 2021
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This is by far the worst movie I have ever watched. I know this sounds like hyperbole but please believe me. I beg you. The poor attempt to intertwine 7 (or more, who cares) terribly written and irrelevant sub plots into a movie that features less than 5 minutes of tornado goodness was pitiful and embarrassing. I don't understand how anyone could make a movie this bad without trying.
Also, it wouldn't end. It just kept going and going and it managed to get worse.
You would need to give me a significant reward to even consider rewatching this trash.
PS: It's pathetic attempt to include LGBTQIA+ community neither impressed or broke boundaries. If anything it made things worse. I hope the director takes a long hard look in the mirror.
Also, it wouldn't end. It just kept going and going and it managed to get worse.
You would need to give me a significant reward to even consider rewatching this trash.
PS: It's pathetic attempt to include LGBTQIA+ community neither impressed or broke boundaries. If anything it made things worse. I hope the director takes a long hard look in the mirror.