Review of Thirteen (2003) by Andrew L — 28 Jan 2014
Almost every single time this movie approached presenting the concept of the loss of teenage innocence in a competent manner it turned right around and shot itself in the foot. One minute a character's actions appear legitimate and then the next feel contrived.
One line may have sounded genuine and then followed up with one that was completely unrealistic. This movie would do this over and over and over again down to every last component. I can't say I hated it, but the flashes of potential consistently bothered me throughout.
If anything, the first 10 seconds are worth watching. The opening shot definitely pulled me in. That is until the rest of the movie threw me out.
This review of Thirteen (2003) was written by Andrew L on 28 Jan 2014.
Thirteen has generally received positive reviews.
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