Thirteen Days (Infinifilm Edition)

The "Infinifilm" label adorns the first released DVD, Thirteen Days, making it the perfect vehicle for the extensive extras loaded on this single disc. If you enable the Infinifilm feature, a pop-up window will appear every few minutes during the film. Selecting one of the options will whisk you away for a 30-second to three-minute feature on numerous topics relating to the onscreen action, including documentary footage of the actual events described in the film, cast and crew interviews, a making-of feature on the film, filmographies, deleted scenes, and historical biographies. All the special features are also available in their entirety in the Special Features area of the disc. Each segment is labeled with its length, and when the feature is done, you are automatically returned to the same point in the film, providing a nice way to take a second, more in-depth look at the movie.

One commentary track features the voices of historians, news broadcasters, and even Khrushchev's son, which also includes historic speeches. The other commentary track includes key filmmakers and insights from producer-actor Kevin Costner. The short deconstruction of the jet-flyover special effects is superb, as is the subtitle option that offers historical text about the onscreen action that can be engaged with or without the Infinifilm mode.

The Infinifilm feature allows viewers to delve deeper into the film, with pop-up windows providing access to a wealth of supplementary content. These include documentary footage, interviews, behind-the-scenes information, and historical context, all of which can be accessed without interrupting the main viewing experience. The commentary tracks further enhance the viewer's understanding, with one featuring diverse perspectives from experts and another providing insights from the filmmakers themselves.

The seamless integration of the Infinifilm feature and the comprehensive special features make Thirteen Days a standout release, offering a truly immersive and enriching viewing experience. The attention to detail and the thoughtful curation of the supplementary content elevate the film, ensuring that viewers can explore the historical events and cinematic artistry in greater depth. This DVD is a must-have for fans of the film and anyone interested in the nuances of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its cinematic representation.

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