Thirteen Days (2000)

The critic finds it a riveting, intelligent political thriller and a powerful tribute to Washington’s leaders. They single out the performances, especially Bruce Greenwood’s portrayal of JFK, for praise.

Berry finds the historical drama fascinating and its performances compelling. She singles out Bruce Greenwood as mesmerising and Kevin Costner as superb.

The critic finds the docudrama gripping and intelligently re-enacted, while noting that it is shaped by Hollywood values rather than historical hindsight. They praise its tense portrayal of the crisis and the graphic re-creation of the aerial incidents, but fault its omission of Britain’s role.

French finds the film an engrossing, restrained docu-drama that presents the crisis without triumphalism. He praises its depiction of the Kennedy brothers’ response, while noting the absence of wider diplomatic efforts and women in positions of power.

McCarthy finds the film a solid, absorbing historical thriller, though its conventional presentation has the feel of a high-end television production. He praises the capable ensemble and the measured handling of tense political debates.

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The available page text does not reveal the critic’s overall verdict. Its description singles out the film’s narrow focus on Washington, especially Kenny O’Donnell’s perspective.

Phipps finds the film handsomely mounted and well acted but ultimately constrained by its narrow focus and weak point of view. He praises Bruce Greenwood and Steven Culp, while singling out Kevin Costner’s character as superfluous.

The critic pans the film as dull and poorly made. He singles out the unconvincing portrayals of the Kennedys and Costner’s weak Boston accent.