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Title: Thirteen Days (2000)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Shawn Driscoll | ... | U-2 Pilot | |
| Kevin Costner | ... | Kenny O'Donnell | |
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Drake Cook | ... | Mark O'Donnell |
| Lucinda Jenney | ... | Helen O'Donnell | |
| Caitlin Wachs | ... | Kathy O'Donnell | |
| Jon Foster | ... | Kenny O'Donnell, Jr. | |
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Matthew Dunn | ... | Kevin O'Donnell |
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Kevin O'Donnell | ... | NPIC Photo Interpreter |
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Janet Coleman | ... | Evelyn Lincoln |
| Bruce Thomas | ... | Floyd | |
| Stephanie Romanov | ... | Jacqueline Kennedy | |
| Bruce Greenwood | ... | John F. Kennedy | |
| Frank Wood | ... | McGeorge Bundy | |
| Dakin Matthews | ... | Arthur Lundahl | |
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Liz Sinclair | ... | Kenny's Assistant #1 |
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? Written by <jgp3553@excite.com>
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"Thirteen Days" is a powerful and gripping movie. Actually, I'm not sure if 'powerful' is a strong enough word to describe it. I was immediately sucked in and, in fact, the only time reality came back to me during the entire movie was when my friend, who'd fallen asleep, suddenly jumped up wide awake at the roar of the jets... When the movie let out, everyone was yawning and stretching and in some way or another, complaining.
Not me, I was pumped up and ready to go talk about it to someone, I didn't care who, for hours and hours. Who cares if it was 'thirteen days long' or if Kevin Costner's accent was a little annoying? Admit it, the movie was about as good as movie's get. The acting was perfect (I believe Bruce Greenwood should at least get a Best Actor nomination, possibly Culp, too, for Supporting Actor), and the script... man, did somebody put some time into that script! Not only was it historically accurate (to the best of my knowledge anyway) but it was heart-warming and witty and was full of those "great lines" that people will memorize and repeat over and over for many years to come. My favorite part, however, is just a shot of Kevin Costner coming home. He gets out of his car, and instead of going inside his house, he turns and looks at his street, his neighborhood, his world... I hate saying more than I should, but if you've seen the movie you know what I'm talking about. The emotion that is shown in that scene... it gives me chills just thinking about it.
This film is intelligent, and beautiful, and 'powerful.' Believe me, if you see this movie, you'll not soon forget it...