An Overlooked, Oscar caliber GEM: What a crime!!

Rating: Null/10 (8 January 2003)

Poor Kevin.
You were on top in the early 90's. What the hell happened? With the exception on 3000 miles and the Postman, your movies are still good. But this one is one of your best. Put this film 10 years ago, it would have been a 100+ million dollar box office hit, and would have been an Oscar contender. But ever since the mid 90's, movie-goers/critics just haven't been in your corner, man. Sorry, but I'll still go and see your films.
13 Days is an excellent film with everything: Great sets, great acting, bogus special effects, and a great true story. People should be ashamed of themselves for ignoring this film. My friends and I were the only people in the theatre opening night, and we all enjoyed it. Just bad luck I guess. Bruce Greenwood should have won an Oscar for his portrayal of JFK. He was too much like the real thing. I actually thought he was the 35th President in a few scenes. My only complaint was Kev's fake Boston accent, but it wasn't too bad. It also is a little long, but then again nothing's perfect. I still loved it. I own the DVD and will enjoy it for years to come. You should do the same, go out and at least rent it. A great film to watch on the big screen though, you missed out guys, and so did the Oscars.
***1/2 out of ****