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Bob L Great movie, with great performances, with an edge of your seat build up of tension. Of course, as with current events, you don't get the true full picture, which would have made more of a morally challenging and arguably better movie. Missed is the fact that the US FIRST broke the agreement and moved missiles under Russia's nose into Turkey (in direct striking distance), with this being Russias response to that US move. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Mohamed Ali R The film presents a singular perspective, that of the Americans, regarding their efforts to safeguard their country from perceived Russian aggression. This narrative omits the fact that the United States was the first to install nuclear weapons in Turkey, in contravention of an agreement signed in 1959 to install nuclear missiles in NATO bases. Indeed, 15 missiles were installed in the town of Izmir between 1961 and 1963. The Russians also cite the United States bombing of Japan in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Second World War in August 1945 as a justification for their concerns. Moreover, Russia had come to the aid of its ally Cuba, which had been subjected to pressure from the USA following the revolution and the ascension of Fidel Castro to power. As indicated in the film, the Russians agreed to withdraw the missiles from Cuba after an agreement indicating that the USA would not attack Cuba and that the missiles installed in Turkey would be withdrawn without public announcement. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/04/24 Full Review Leaburn O A surprisingly good re-enactment of the missile crisis, only tainted by the ludicrous embellishment of phoning the spy plane pilot and the resulting displays of unnecessary patriotism. Overall excellent however. Watched this one on Prime. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/12/23 Full Review Alejandro E The biggest draw? It is how he spreads the tension that was experienced in those 13 days of yore, in which the threat of a nuclear war became palpable. One of Kevin Costner's most memorable roles. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/02/23 Full Review Sugah B Excellent film. A remarkable point in USA history and a huge wake-up call reminder that we must have a strong, vital leader at the helm 24/7. Vote as if your life and country depends upon it. Because it does. Also JFK was on a heavy amount of opioids for severe back pain, but he was no junkie! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/23 Full Review andy f An entertaining portrayal of the Cuban missile crisis that shows how many were probably saved from death by the obstinacy of the Kennedys. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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