Fascinating for anyone who finds the Cold War interesting

Rating: 8/10 (31 March 2005)

For anyone who finds movies about the Cold War interesting, this movie is great for you. It manages to bring to life the 13 Days in 1962 when the Soviet Union and the U.S came very close to nuclear war. It does take certain liberties in telling the story, especially when it comes to U.S missiles in Turkey (I won't say how, but pay attention to Bobby Kennedy's meeting the Ambassador from the USSR near the end). Costner is great except for his unfortunate New England accent (didn't we learn anything from Robin hood: Prince of Thieves....). There is also several times when the film fades to black and white for no apparent reason. However, it is a good, interesting movie and to see it now that communism in Europe is dead reminds the newer generation just how close we came. rent it.