13+Days+Movie+Review

13 Days

In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the Soviet Union is Putting MRBM's in Cuba. These weapons have the capability of wiping out most of the Eastern and Southern United States if they become operational. JFK and his advisors must come up with a plan of action against the Soviets. JFK is determined to show that he is strong enough to stand up to the Soviet Union, and the Pentagon advises U.S. military strikes against Cuba,which could lead the way to another U.S. invasion of the island. However, this does not go through because a peace agreement is called first.

This movie helped me understand more of the tension that was being built up in our government. It also helped me realize that we could not really do anything about the missiles there which could elevate the tension between he US and the USSR.

Over all, this was a good movie. Some parts were hard to follow, for example I did not understand the beginning very well, but then later on would make more sense. The movie really help me see what could have happened if the conflict would not have been resolved in a peaceful manner.