Thirteen (film)

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Thirteen

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke
Produced by Jeff Levy-Hinte
Michael London
Written by Catherine Hardwicke
Nikki Reed
Starring Evan Rachel Wood
Nikki Reed
Holly Hunter
Brady Corbet
Music by Mark Mothersbaugh
Distributed by Fox Searchlight
Release date(s) August 20, 2003
Running time 100 min.
Country Flag of the United States
Language English
Budget $1.5 million
Gross revenue $4,599,680
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Thirteen is a 2003 film co-written by Catherine Hardwicke (who also directed the film) and Nikki Reed. It is an autobiographical film based on Reed's experiences as a 13-year-old and those around her in the same age group, and their use of illicit drugs and sexual encounters. The film's script, written in six days, originally called for a comedic tone.[1]

The film caused controversy upon its release, dealing with topics such as underage sexual behavior (the teenagers involved in it are as young as 13-14) and drug and alcohol abuse. Many drew[citation needed] comparisons between this film and the equally controversial 1995 drama Kids, which explores similar issues such as drug abuse and sexuality in teenagers.

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[edit] Plot

At the age of 13, Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood) is a straight-A student and poet. Her personal life is troubled, however; she struggles with self esteem issues, she is torn between the relationship of her divorced parents and grappling with her mom's issues, and feels like a social outcast at school. Shortly after befriending Evie Zamora (Nikki Reed), the most popular and attractive girl at school, Tracy is led into a world of sex, drugs, and crime. She becomes a violent and self-destructive girl, losing her old friends and gaining a good reputation. The film follows her trying to deal with the emotional difficulties of teendom and the consequences of a self-destructive lifestyle.

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[edit] Critical reception

The film is currently rated as 81 percent "certified" fresh on the Tomatometer, including 89 percent fresh among cream of the crop critics.[2] Holly Hunter was nominated for 2003 Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Both Hunter and Evan Rachel Wood were nominated for Golden Globes the same year, respectively for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress in a Drama.

[edit] Soundtrack

The score was written by Mark Mothersbaugh.

Track listing

  1. "Mas" - Kinky
  2. "Super Bad Girl" - Iffy
  3. "The Equaliser" - Clinic
  4. "Ivanka" - Imperial Teen
  5. "(So I'll Sit Here) Waiting" - The Like
  6. "Make It With The Best" - Folk Implosion
  7. "Beso" - Carmen Rizzo
  8. "Killer Inside Me (Meat Beat Manifestation Mix)" - MC 900 Ft. Jesus
  9. "Explain It To Me" - Liz Phair
  10. "Lemon" - Katy Rose
  11. "Pay Attention To Me" - Orlando Brown
  12. "The Freshest" - The Freshmaka
  13. "Nicotine" - Anet
  14. "Bien Caliente (Edit)" - The Tormentos
  15. "Score: The Shoot Out" - Mark Mothersbaugh
  16. "Score: Hit Me" - Mark Mothersbaugh

[edit] Behind the scenes

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  • The movie was filmed in Venice, California.
  • The school in the movie is Portola Middle School in Tarzana, CA. Many of the extras were actual students.
  • Tracy was originally going to be played by Nikki Reed, but they felt that she was 'too much of a bad girl' to play the part.
  • During the belly piercing scene, Tracy asks "what the fuck did you do?" This line was not scripted. Wood exclaims this because, during filming, Reed had accidentally poked the top of Wood's belly button with the needle.
  • During the scene where the girls have spoons under their eyes, they speak Pidgin, which was not originally in the script. Tracy says "Why does my tongue ring hurt?" and Evie responds with "Maybe it's because you give too much head." In the audio commentary for the film, they refer to it as "gobbledygook", more commonly known as Gibberish.
  • Because of the film's low budget, the wardrobe worn in the movie by the girls is mostly their own clothes. As the movie progressed, the girls began dressing similarly without being told to.
  • Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed were both 14 during filming. (Wood turned 15 during the shoot.)
  • Although Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed are seen smoking, the cigarettes used were not real. They were made from catnip.
  • According to the commentary, Holly Hunter, Evan Rachel Wood, and Nikki Reed all spent the night in the house where The Freelands lived. Nikki and Evan dressed up in green and pink wigs, and pictures of them can be seen on the cork board in the kitchen.

[edit] References

  1. ^ thirteen, a screen commentary (DVD) by writers and starring actors
  2. ^ Thirteen - Movie Reviews, Trailers, Pictures - Rotten Tomatoes

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