Based on a true story. Which most people already know the Movie version. Movie wise, Bay nails action sequences like always. The storyline, which I believe Bay based off the heroes versions (compared to the Govt accounts and excuses - good work Bay). Also pays respect to those brave heroes.
For those who truly want to dig deeper on this tragic event, and hear from "Oz", but also information not in the movie. Take the time to listen to the SRS Podcasts on Spotify.
He has a number of Podcast interviews with the heroes and a former CIA Targeter, who has even written a book about this attack and what her investigation found out.
Sarahs Podcasts are phenomenal, not just about this, but alleged confirmed intell of what the world picture looks like now in regards to current/future conflicts. Big eye opener. I listened to the SRS Spotify Pods in this order:
Shawn Ryan Show (SRS) Spotify episode numbers that will blow your mind about this incident:
Episode#74 (Mark "Oz" Geist)
Episode#81 (CIA Targeting Officer - Sarah Adams Aka "Superbad")
Episode#116(CIA Targeting Officer - Sarah Adams Aka "Superbad")
Overall I rated 5 stars for the Movie, so that people would read my review, and if they were interested, hear perspectives from those on the ground, and in the years since, what they now know about that night.
Including how BO (President) was allegedly visiting Beyonce and Jay Z whilst the attacks in Benghazi and the Annex were taking place (Sarah Adams Episodes are a big eye opener to not only this incident, but whats going on now and what the predictions are. Listen to the SRS podcasts in the above order if you are keen to get first hand accounts, and also what is known now.
"Tanto" also has a number of Podcasts he has appeared on as well.
Final word. Michael Bay is great with action films, and I feel he nails the action scenes, but also does his best to honour the fallen. A grade cast with lots of big names.
A favourite movie of mine.
Listening to the above Podcasts, after watching the movie, speaking volumes to the heroism, but also the failings of the higher Ups during the incident and also what the fallout was, and how it was responded too. Plus a scary insight into what the current threats are in the world. "Superbad" Sarah Adams doesnt hold back.
If you read this far, thanks. Stay safe and God Bless.