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Review of Thirteen Lives: The best movie of 2022 is Ron Howard’s breath-taking masterpiece

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Review of Thirteen Lives: The best movie of 2022 is Ron Howard’s breath-taking masterpiece

Ron Howard is an expert at creating dramas about survival. Anyone who has seen Apollo 13 will recall how masterfully and terrifyingly he rendered the situation’s hopelessness and claustrophobia. Well, believe it or not, he does it again in Thirteen Lives, and in my opinion, he does it even better this time. The ferocity of water has taken the place of space’s vacuum, but the same tension, thrill, and tense anxiety are still present. The seasoned director demonstrates unequivocally that good movies can be made without big budgets, special effects, or superheroes. One need only provide a good plot and a formidable cast to produce a masterpiece, which Thirteen Lives truly is.

The 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, in which 12 kids and their football coach were imprisoned for three weeks in a flooded cave in Thailand, served as the inspiration for the movie Thirteen Lives. The children were trapped for days despite the Thai military’s best efforts, and it took the efforts of experienced cave divers from the UK and Australia to finally reach and save them. The movie, which debuts on Friday, August 5, on Amazon Prime Video, retells the tale of this extraordinary rescue from the viewpoints of the divers, the kids and their families, and the helpless local authorities.

I’ll admit that when I first heard about the movie, I had some reservations. It is very simple to turn a movie about a tragedy in the Third World into a “white saviour” story by casting white actors in it. But Ron Howard skillfully stays away from that. He emphasises the importance of local government and residents while treating the narrative and the nation with the utmost sincerity and respect. The story involves four regular men who helped a community save its children, not four white men showing some Thai people how to do their jobs.

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The only thing that might work against it is that it runs for almost two hours and a half, which is about 15 to 20 minutes too long. Even though it takes more time to fit in so many scenes and stories, a little bit more suspense would have been added to the movie.

Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen as divers The focus of the movie is on Richard Stanton and John Volanthen. The two divers were instrumental in the rescue because they found the children and, together with Richard Harris (Joel Edgerton), came up with a plan to get them out. More impressive than any prosthetic-laden performance they have given is the two actors’ transformation into these skilled cave divers, who carry the entire movie on their shoulders.

The Thai actors, however, are the show’s real stars in my opinion. Governor Narongsak Osatanakorn, played by Sahajak Boonthanakit, and General Anupong Paochinda, played by Vithaya Pansringarm, steal the show. Despite their differences, these two men must cooperate to protect the children. The villagers in the area and the families of the children all put in strong performances as the supporting cast.

The fact that nearly half of the movie is in Thai presents a significant challenge for the director, who neither speaks nor understands a word of it. Nevertheless, he was able to accurately capture minor details like the dialect, demonstrating his attention to detail and dedication to realism.

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Fourteen Lives

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Cast includes Tom Bateman, Sukollawat Kanarot, Viggo Mortensen, Joel Edgerton, Colin Farrell, and Sahajak Boonthanakit.

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Before the T20 World Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal said, “Pakistan has a good squad, however…”

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Before the T20 World Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal said, “Pakistan has a good squad, however…”

Team India has already started preparing for the T20 World Cup, which starts on October 16, after finishing the T20 International matches against South Africa. The Men in Blue played a warm-up game against Western Australia and will play one more game before opening their campaign on October 23 against Pakistan in Melbourne.

The same thing was done by Team India in the last competition, which resulted in a difficult 10-wicket loss for the Men in Blue to Babar Azam and his team. Although Pakistan boasts of an equally outstanding line-up group, the fans are expecting for a change in fate with a new captain and coach.

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Yuzvendra Chahal, who will participate in his maiden T20 World Cup match, discussed the contest and noted that having already faced Pakistan, he won’t feel much pressure. The spinner said in an exclusive interview with Dainik Jagran that when you’ve faced a specific opponent before, you don’t worry as much the second time around.

Prior to the match versus Pakistan, the media and internet have created a lot of excitement. However, for those of us who play cricket, this is just another game, and the pressure increases if we feel it. I use the internet pretty frequently, but I don’t allow myself to be disturbed by what is said online.

He also praised Pakistan as a strong squad, but he added that the team’s primary emphasis is on its performance. “Pakistan is a good team, but the only thing that matters is how we play. Everything depends on how you play on game day, therefore that is the most crucial factor, he continued.

Team India’s total in the match against Pakistan last year was 151/7 after 20 overs. With the exception of Virat Kohli, the Pakistani pace attack, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, destroyed the top order. In response, Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan successfully defended the goal with 13 extra balls. Since then, India and Pakistan have faced off twice, with each team earning a victory. This time around, it’s still unclear if Afridi would participate in the competition.

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As the anticipation for the T20 World Cup builds, Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared his thoughts on Pakistan’s team, sparking conversations among fans and cricket enthusiasts. Speaking candidly in an interview, Chahal acknowledged Pakistan’s strong squad, saying, “Pakistan has a good squad, however, the game depends on how you perform on the day.”

Chahal emphasized that while talent and team composition matter, cricket is unpredictable, and key matches often hinge on who handles pressure better. He noted that Pakistan has several match-winners, but consistency and execution will play a crucial role in their campaign. “It’s not just about individual brilliance,” he said, “but how the entire team comes together in crunch situations.”

The spinner also spoke about India’s preparations for the tournament, highlighting the team’s focus on building momentum and working on strategies tailored to different opponents. He expressed confidence in India’s squad, saying they have a balanced team capable of adapting to varying conditions. “We’ve learned from past games and are working to minimize errors,” he added.

Chahal’s remarks reflect the mutual respect between cricketing nations while acknowledging the high stakes of the World Cup. His level-headed approach underscores the importance of staying focused amidst the hype surrounding marquee clashes like India vs. Pakistan. Fans eagerly await the electrifying encounters ahead, hoping for thrilling performances and Rizwan successfully defended the goal to unforgettable moments.

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