In 13 Minutes, the day starts out as usual for residents in the small Heartland town of Minninnewah. It's springtime and big storms are typically no cause for concern - until the largest tornado on record threatens to ravage the town, leaving the inhabitants with only thirteen minutes to find shelter, search for their loved ones, and fight for their lives. In the wake of total devastation, four families must overcome their differences and find strength in themselves and each other in order to survive.
Oliver Hirschbiegel had to do something to stop the rot. After the watchable Five Minutes of Heaven, the truly awful Diana followed and threatened to derail his career. The director returns to familiar territory here and while 13 Minutes doesn’t have the same fascination or insight of his Downfall, Christian Friedal’s performance keeps interest levels high.
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