Kenneth O'Donnell was real, Costner did fine, well done

Rating: Null/10 (20 January 2007)

I was 12 when this all took place. It's an EXCELLENT retelling of the story, very gripping and edge of your seat.
I remember watching Kennedy's speech on TV, then going to a Boy Scout meeting and wondering when the bombs were going to start falling.
I am stunned by the number of people adding comments who seem to think Kenny O'Donnell was just a character made up for the movie. Do an online search, people. I am still a registered Democrat. The characterization of Adlai Stevenson was terrific. The UN scene, which was on TV was, in fact, even more dramatic in real life.It would be really nice if we had some Dems around today who actually would have some spine and realize that we are NOT the bad guys. Read JFK's inaugural address, you can find it online, too. Here's a brief quote. "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge -- and more."
That speech is why I am still a Democrat, and I have hopes, however faint, that somehow our leaders today will have the courage to WORK TOGETHER for the benefit of future generations instead of worrying about whose party is ahead in the polls today. We Americans are the good guys and our enemies are much more dangerous than the Soviet Union ever was. Please watch this movie and stop whining about whether Kevin Costner is a good or bad actor, and instead think about the importance of having leaders who care about the survival and success of liberty, at home and around the world. And take the time to consider the long-term consequences of their actions.