Thirteen is a 2003 teen drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, written by Hardwicke and Nikki Reed, and starring Holly Hunter, Evan Rachel Wood, and Reed with Jeremy Sisto, Brady Corbet, Deborah Kara Unger, Kip Pardue, Sarah Clarke, D. W. Moffett, Vanessa Anne Hudgens (in her film debut), and Janicka Carey in supporting roles). The films plot follows Tracy, a seventh-grade student in Los Angeles who begins dabbling in substance abuse, self-harm, and other risky behaviors after befriending Evie, a popular but troubled classmate). The film is loosely based on Reeds life from ages 12 to 13).
Thirteen is a realistic and disturbing urban drama that portrays the lives of a select few teenagers who choose to take a certain path in life. The film deals with themes such as drug abuse, sex, petty crime, and troubled family relationships. The film has been praised for its convincing performances from its teenage stars and its portrayal of a parent who is clueless but not uncaring). However, some critics have criticized the film for being unrealistic and for portraying a small subset of teenagers.
In summary, Thirteen is a film about a teenage girl who begins to engage in risky behaviors after befriending a troubled classmate. The film deals with themes such as drug abuse, sex, and troubled family relationships.
