A good history lesson for those who missed it.

Rating: 6/10 (10 July 2001)

"Thirteen Days" is a journeyman docudrama which tells of the October 1962 Cuban missile crisis when, according to many, the world was as close to the brink of a nuclear holocaust as it's ever been. The film's flaws may also be its virtues as being fraught with over acting; meaningless family and other scenes designed to push emotional buttons; almost complete neglect of Johnson, Jackie, etc.; and unnecessary action sequence spice may all suffice to encourage viewing by younger audiences of which many may have never heard of the crisis. An entertaining Hollywoodish flick which may serve as a history lesson for some.