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(drama, history, thriller)
In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the Soviet Union is in the process of placing nuclear weapons in Cuba. These weapons have the capability of wiping out most of the Eastern and Southern United States in minutes if they become operational. President John F. Kennedy and his advisors must come up with a plan of action against the Soviets. Kennedy is determined to show that he is strong enough to stand up to the threat, and the Pentagon advises U.S. military strikes against Cuba—which could lead the way to another U.S. invasion of the island. However, Kennedy is reluctant to follow through, because a U.S. invasion could cause the Soviets to retaliate in Europe. A nuclear showdown appears to be almost inevitable. Can it be prevented?
actors:
| Kevin Costner | as Special Assistant to the President Kenny O'Donnell |
| Bruce Greenwood | as President John F. Kennedy |
| Steven Culp | as Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy |
| Dylan Baker | as Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara |
| Michael Fairman | as US Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson |
| Henry Strozier | as Secretary of State Dean Rusk |
| Frank Wood | as National Security Advisor McGeorge Bundy |
| Kevin Conway | as Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Curtis LeMay |
| Tim Kelleher | as Special Counsel to the President Ted Sorensen |
| Len Cariou | as Foreign Policy Advisor Dean Acheson |
| Bill Smitrovich | as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor |
| Dakin Matthews | as Arthur Lundhal |
| Madison Mason | as Adm. George Anderson |
| Christopher Lawford | as Mission Flight Leader Cmdr. William B. Ecker |
| Ed Lauter | as Lt. Gen. Marshall Carter |
Roger Donaldson
rating:7.30
"Thirteen Days" is a powerful grip and film. Actually, I am not sure if
'powerful' is a word strong enough to describe it. I was immediately sucked
and, indeed, the only time the reality returned to me over the
the film was when my friend, who was asleep, suddenly jumped up a wide awake in
's roar aircraft ... When the film let out, everyone
yawning and stretching and somehow or another, complaining.
Not me, I was pumped and ready to go talk to someone, I did not care
that, for hours. Who cares if they were 'Thirteen Days' or
if Kevin Costner's accent was a bit annoying? Accepts,
the film was about as good as the movie appears. He is perfect (I think Bruce Greenwood
should at least get a Best Actor nomination, possibly Culp also
for Supporting Actor), and the script ... Man, did someone put some time
in that script! Not only is historically accurate (to the best of my knowledge
anyway) but it's the heart and warm and witty
was full of such "broad lines" that people will remember and repeat over and
again for many years to come.
My favorite part, however, is nothing but a photo of Kevin Costner coming home. The
leaves his car, and instead of going inside his house, and becomes
look at your street, your neighborhood, your world ... I hate to say I
over, but if you've seen the movie know what I'm talking about. The
emotion shown in that scene ... gives me chills just thinking about it
.
This film is intelligent and beautiful, and 'powerful'.
Believe me, if you see this film, you will not soon forget
...
Shown through the eyes of presidential assistant P. Kenneth O'Donnell (Kevin Costner
), we can see the inner workings of President John F. Kennedy (Bruce Greenwood
) and his closest advisers, as they try to find the best way to end
potentially devastating confrontation with the USSR
In October 1962, the U.S. . During a regular mission to photograph Cuba,
spotted the accumulation of a missile by the Russians. The missiles were
powerful enough to kill 80 million Americans with only 5 minutes of warning time.
President Kennedy had to decide quickly what steps to take. With his trusted assistant
Kenny O'Donnell and his brother Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy (Steven Culp
), and others, like Robert McNamara, Adlai Stevenson, McGeorge Bundy, Dean Acheson
, Dean Rusk, and many more, Kennedy
necessary to determine the best course of action. If he allowed the Russians aim of these missiles in
U.S., the United States was placed in a potentially deadly situation
. If Kennedy allowed the military to attack
missiles and destroy them, which makes Russia as an answer? If he waited too long,
Russia simply would attack the U.S.? Should the backing down and agreed to take
U.S. by missiles in Turkey, U.S. weak after seeing the rest of the world
? For this young President Kennedy had a lot of tough decisions to make
, in a short period of time, with the world hanging in the balance
.
I was not alive during the missile crisis in Cuba since it occurred, to see
Thirteen Days was like having a lesson in history at the same While
have great entertainment. Although I knew that do not end in World War III
, there was a lot of things I did not know. I will not go into any of the specific
, but I have never understood how close we came to destroy the planet
. The tensions of the time were carried out successfully by
director Roger Donaldson. You can see and feel the sweat in all the major players
as marked by every minute. Bruce Greenwood did a tremendous job as youth
President Kennedy, showing how Kennedy was strong enough to stay on his
morals and values, even though most of his trusted advisers urged him to go
to war. At the same time, Greenwood was able to portray someone like Kennedy
he needed help and was able to turn his brother for guidance.
Kevin Costner has done a good job as Kennedy's presidential assistant. I especially liked
his Boston accent. Costner was a strong personality that has worked well with
Greenwood and Steven Culp. I thought that the three of them were friends
for 15 years and relying on each other with their own lives. Another highlight
acting to me is Dylan Baker as Robert McNamara and Michael Fairman
as Adlai Stevenson.
Even running in nearly two and a half hours, I was always on the edge of my seat
, wondering what would happen next. As I said before,
was not even born yet, nor is it something that I have learned in school, so I had
no idea what was going to happen. It's nice to be able to obtain the deepest
the minds of these important people at this crucial moment. Of course,
I have no idea whether what was said during these meetings was actually said
real life, but I would like to believe that, at least, the outcome of the meetings
were true. I am a great fan of this kind of dramatic films based on
events in real life. While it is entertaining, they also have the ability to
teach you about history. Reading about these situations in the books
is not nearly as enjoyable as being able to see on the screen. I think
screenwriter David Self has done a great job of bringing these events in real life
to life on the big screen. He made history, but you did not talk too
or information. Along with Donaldson, he gave
what they need to know, and let the actors bring into action.
Above all, I thought Thirteen Days is a great movie. Thus acted, well directed
, well-written, pleasant musical score and very entertaining throughout.
And if something happens to learn along the way as I did then
even better.
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