13+Days+Movie+Review

13 Days is a movie detailing the events of the 13 day long Cuban Missile Crisis. It is told from the view point of the Special Assistant to the President, Kenny O’ Donnell (Kevin Costner). Each day is portrayed equally, and there’s no skipping ahead, like other shorter movies. Primary quotes are used amply, and I actually learned something from this movie. When we were discussing the eventual diplomatic standoff in the UN, between Adlai Stevenson, I knew who he was and about his statement about his ability to wait until hell freezes over. For example, when John and Bobby are having a private conversation, you don’t know what they’re saying. The actors playing John, Bobby, and Secretary of State Robert McNamara, are scary accurate. This movie doesn’t have any real action or love story, but it does have a fair share of drama and suspense. At 2 hours and 27 minutes, it’s a great movie if you have the time, but it might be too lengthy for the average 8th grade attention span.