tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305571058310227787.post6203883673543199106..comments2024-03-28T11:09:49.882-04:00Comments on Great but Forgotten: Thirteen DaysChuck Rothmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10903706448043066253noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305571058310227787.post-53181412471253032762013-09-13T14:12:28.819-04:002013-09-13T14:12:28.819-04:00The basic problem with a movie like this is that, ...The basic problem with a movie like this is that, in order to make it somewhat entertaining for those who aren't that interested in history, they have to add fictive elements. But the inclusion of those elements tends to make the film less interesting for those who ARE interested in the history.<br /><br />There are other problems here as well. As you alluded to, Kenny O'Donnell wasn't an important enough historical figure or an interesting enough personality to justify his prominent role in this telling of the story. The role was obviously beefed up in order to add Kevin Costner's star power to the film. But it just doesn't work. They should have just had him play JFK instead (although Bruce Greenwood does a terrific job of that). <br /><br />Overall, not "great," but merely good. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com