LincolnMovie Reviews

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    Written November 18, 2012

    A New Birth of Freedom! Lincoln, an Excellent Film

    by Homer33

    "Lincoln" is an excellent films that exhibits all of those qualities of excellence requisite for drama delineated by Aristotle in his book, "Poetics".
    That is: 1. Excellent plot development; 2. Excellent Character Development; 3. Excellent moral development; 4. Spectacle; and 5. Good music.
    While being extremely entertaining, the film stimulates the intellect and the emotions.
    It reminds one of the sacrifices that Lincoln and others made in order to maintain our nation and government "of, by, and for the people."

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 17, 2012

    Oscar Worthy

    by MedRed

    A lot of effort goes into making a historically accurate movie interesting apart from the facts. Lincoln will pull on your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone. Daniel Day Lewis out does himself with a stellar portrayal of Abraham Lincoln.

    This move is but a sliver of time in Lincolns 2nd term as President. Lincoln captures the gray found between the proponents and opponents of the 13th amendment. This film succeeds in telling the story at the heart of a President consumed with the desire to do the right thing despite the monumental uphill struggle necessary to do so and the uncertainty of the outcome if successful..

    "Lincoln" honors one of the greatest Presidents in the history of the US. A man born into poverty, afflicted with depression, a witness to the untimely deaths of two of his young children, a man charged with the responsibility of the United States of America during the bloodiest period of its history, and a man ultimately assassinated. Bring on the Oscars!

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 29, 2012

    Lincoln

    by Sunday_Money

    Excellent movie, I just hate giving DemocRATs like Steven Spielberg any money, so I had to tell myself that my $10 went to a Republican that was in the movie, if there is such a thing in Hollywood.

    Daniel Day Lewis is a tremendous actor, I think he may win another Academy Award for this performance.

    • 8 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written November 18, 2012

    Over-hyped

    by Mikey401

    While the performances of Day-Lewis et al are terrific, the script is languid at best. The movie was overly long and pedantic at points. Preachy too (from a standard Hollywood perspective). Cinematography is just right with a sepia tone overlay that ties to the Matthew Brady photos of the era with which we are familiar. Given all the hype, I was disappointed.

    • 9 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written November 17, 2012

    Lincoln

    by Elayne Duke

    I agree completely with the review of " New York Snooper " , who has discerning judgement .
    The acting was second rate as was the entire production , scenically . It was cheaply
    presented , and ,sadly to say , portrays Spielberg as " burned out " . Regrettably he has
    passed his " prime " !
    Elayne Duke
    ReynoldsDuke@gmail.com

    P.S. I would like to refer the movie critics to the Raymomd Massey and Beulah Bondi
    film of LIncoln . Both superb examples of an actor and actress , in character , in a performance
    and scenic setting which transforms you and stays indelibly etched in your memory .
    The Art of Acting and film making lives with our current age of mediocrity , with movie
    goers and Newspaper critics floating along with the tide . Three cheers for the " New York
    Snooper " who ever you are . Keep sending out your reviews . You are a ray of Hope !

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  • So-so
    Written November 18, 2012

    Great acting, disappointing screenplay, overripe direction

    by pajer

    I was expecting a great movie. I was disappointed.

    The acting and costumes and sets are second to none.

    The screenplay and dialog is contrived, and lacking subtlety. Plot points that are perfectly clear by inference, are spelled out explicitly like a Law and Order episode where the characters pause to explain to the viewer what just happened. I note that the screenplay was written by the same guy who wrote "Angles in America", which I also thought was poorly done, so maybe he an I are just on different wavelengths. The plot is spiced-up with a sub-plot of "dirty tricksters", and dramatic scenes in the House of Representatives. I'd like to know the historical accuracy of those.

    It's directed with construction tools as opposed to cabinetmaker tools. Blunt. You *will* root for the "good guys". You *will* be manipulated, as in a romantic comedy.

    Near the end, there is a wonderful scene that should close the movie, but two pointless epilogues follow.

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 17, 2012

    Lincoln is a must see!

    by natco747

    Compelling movie and Oscar quality performances by Daniel Day Lewis as Lincoln and Billy Bob Thornton as Thadeus Stevens. Speilberg hits a home run for best director.

    • 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written November 24, 2012

    Boring.Slow,Long,Bad Acting

    by rvprentice

    Lincoln is the worst movie I have seen in years. Boring. Slow. Unimaginative and badly acted.

    The story line is weak, Spielberg's direction is poor. Many scenes are shot with no imagination at all, and would be more suited to an amateur stage play, not a Hollywood motion picture, at $11 a ticket..

    The Lincoln impersonation by Day Lewis is wooden and unbelievable.

    Sally Field overacts terribly, as does Jones.

    There is no attempt to tell the viewer who most of the characters are,

    There is almost no attempt to tell viewers the dates when events depicted are actually happening.

    Avoid this terrible movie at all costs.

    • 23 out of 39 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written November 26, 2012

    Excellent

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    This movie will be one of the great movies for years to come. Watch it or lose out. You will be sorry if you don't see it.

    • 7 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written December 29, 2012

    Disneyesque

    by geezerguy

    Fairly authentic characterization of Lincoln's times. Enjoyed seeing real debates; wish our legislators still conducted business that way. Glad my wife made me see it on the big screen. Powerful performances by skillful actors and actresses.

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 21, 2012

    Great movie!

    by AZSunshineInME

    This is a long movie, a lot of dialog but you are so into the movie you lose track of time. Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones and the rest of this star studded cast are amazing. I hope I get a chance to see it again before it is out of the theaters.

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  • Must Go!
    Written December 2, 2012

    Lincoln

    by zorro2007

    Lincoln the movie is incredible. You feel as if you get to know a Lincoln the man and Lincoln the man as depicted was a great man.

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 20, 2012

    Lincoln

    by Idabon

    This movie really speaks to our time and politics. It is so ironic how history repeats itself. The issues then were the Union itself and the end of slavery, two conflicting ideals and how Lincoln navigated both politically. Very fascinating. The acting was superb. Lewis will get his 3rd Oscar.

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  • So-so
    Written December 26, 2012

    Lots of liberties????

    by 070712315

    I read a lot of Presidential biographies and I gave this movie a so-so rating. Lincoln the character was done well, Sally Fields was outstanding and yes Mary Todd was considered a nut by historians, yet she showed the strength of our first Lady.

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 20, 2012

    Speilberg does it again

    by musthavpopcorn

    Just like Schindler's List....................You know the story - or so you think. Then you're so INTO the story you just go with it. DD Lewis and Sally Field at the top of their game!

    • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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JoshYates Just finished Lincoln...it was good, but really "heady." Worth Redbox, but you gotta be engaged to stay in the movie.

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RebeMecomber Saw Spielberg's "Lincoln." Daniel Day Lewis is brilliant. Outstanding cast, really.

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