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    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.

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    Written January 6, 2013

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    by jwdarracq

    I liked it - but thought it would be more....... Can't explain what was missing. Acting was good - no tears, but laughs. My husband had difficulty hearing the conversations - but I didn't.

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    Written January 2, 2013

    Need to see it!

    by strawlions

    The acting is superb, the characters are very believable, the art direction and cinematography are great! Its good and important film and Spielberg is undeniable master, but I felt that the story is told in not very engaging way. Sometimes it bored me, but there is magic on screen and it holds your attention. In his dramas Spielberg tends to be a bit too over dramatic and pompously patriotic and this directness often spoils for me an impression from his films. But I was very happy to see a full theater on the film where the message is more important than just a simple entertainment.
    And lastly I wanted to say Thank You to creators for shooting yet another movie on film - its a joy for my eyes!

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  • So-so
    Written December 17, 2012

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    by gregandandrea

    Historically this movie was great. It was very long and drawn out without very much dynamic transitions. I would like to have seen more drama vs. "story" telling. Needs to be seen but I probably wont watch it again.

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    Written November 17, 2012

    Lincoln

    by Barney38

    This movie will probably go down as one of the great movies of this century. I believe it will win for best movie of the year. As history it showed a Lincoln who was brave smart and understanding his time in history. Coming at this time of a historical election withe first African American president. It does what history do-- teach.

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  • So-so
    Written November 24, 2012

    Lincoln Too Lengthy

    by Doc105

    I am very interested in the Civil War era in this country, but this movie should have ended an hour before it did. The private moments between Lincoln and his Cabinet were well done, and Sally Fields as Mary Todd Lincoln and Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens, the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, turned in their usual stellar performances, but it barely made the extra hour worth sitting through. Probably worth a look, but if this is not a movie that you say to yourself afterward, "Where did the time go?" This is because everyone around me, including myself, was checking their watches every twenty minutes or so after the first hour and a half.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    Episode 5 of a Great 6 Part Miniseries

    by Elevensies

    Don't get me wrong - I loved the film and I think everyone should see it. Daniel Day Lewis is astonishing. Sally Fields is great. Many great supporting characters. My only real complaint is that the film focuses almost exclusively on January 1865 and the lead up to the passage of the 13th Amendment by the House of Representatives. There's maybe 15 minutes tacked onto the end dealing with the end of the Civil War and the death of Lincoln. I would have vastly preferred this film to have been the second to last episode in an HBO's-John-Adams-style miniseries, so we could see a little of how Lincoln became president and his first term in office and reelection and more of how he handled the Civil War, and another whole episode after this firm dealing with the end of his life. In that regard, I was very disappointed and really have to wonder whether a topic like this should ever be dealt with again in anything other than a fully fleshed out miniseries format.

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    Written November 20, 2012

    Lincoln Is A powerful Tribute and Testimony to Greatness

    by JeffSteph

    LINCOLN is a remarkable film. At times it almost made me want to believe is was a documentary. The 'realness' of Daniel Day Lewis in the title role, even Sally Field brought compassion, genuine character and heart I would hope for any film. For this one it's even more satisfying. Go see it on the big screen it's worth the historic perspective, brings a more believable view and helps to balance the political trials of today against yesteryear. Kudo's to Tony Kushner for a sensitive yet powerful screenplay adaptation.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    LINCOLN: FINE CINEMA, DUBIOUS POLITICS

    by richruben

    "Lincoln" is a great evocation of the capital's culture and politics at the end of the Civil War.
    Daniel Day-Lewis is superb as the president, but the real Oscar-winner is likely to be Sally Field, who manages to capture both the neurosthenia and dignity of Mary Todd Lincoln. Unfortunately, the politics portrayed here are far less complex than the characters of the protagonists. The Republican Radicals are presented as patriotic statesmen for betraying their commitments to social and political equality for Black Americans in order to secure a legal reform -- passage of the 13th Amendment. The ghastly century-long consequences of that betrayal, and of the sainted Abraham's unwillingness to actually liberate the South, are never made clear. As a result, the movie remains on the level of hagiography, and another chance to reconsider the hard questions of American history is lost.

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  • So-so
    Written November 18, 2012

    an okay movie ...

    by JWSofia

    The acting and character portrayal were excellent. The sets and scenes conveyed a strong sense of the historical time and place. But the weighty polical dialog was monotonous and inescapable for two and half hours focusing on a mere 6 months of Lincoln's life. Also, I personally don't find the backroom machinations of politicians particularly entertaining or enlightening. And this movie also puts a positive veneer (spin) on corrupt political manipulation ... if "the cause is just" ...

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 25, 2012

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    by renopie

    My rating for this movie is 5 (five) Stars!!!!! Oscar material!

    This is a powerful movie! The acting was just what I expected...quality, subperb! Loved the banter (just like today's fight D's against R's). I can't wait to purchase the DVD.

    Put this on your must see list.

    Sally Field is great! Whoever cast her choose the right actress. She's still got it!

    Hal Holbrook outstanding! Tommy Lee - Wonderful! Abe Licoln..heart warming.

    Mr. Steven you did it again.

    Cinematography made my stomach a little sick too real.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    Absolutely. Fantastic. Movie.

    by grameme

    Not enough words to describe how much I enjoyed this movie. Very powerful performances by the entire cast. This would be worthy of being shown in history classes across America. So proud my state was recognized in such a positive way. Will no doubt be awarded numerous times in many categories. Thank you, thank you Steven Spielberg!!!!!!

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    Written November 22, 2012

    Outstanding

    by MJOHara

    One of the best movies I've ever seen. This will garner plenty of awards. Not a single thing not to like... acting was superb, characters - simply great, story engaging (like all Lincoln-based movies are).

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    Written November 19, 2012

    Just Like Being There

    by OrangePurpleSteve

    Lincoln was done so well that it made me feel like I was there.
    Daniel Day Lewis was amazing.
    I believe there will be many Academy Award nominations for this film including Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field.

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  • Must Go!
    Written December 31, 2012

    Strong powerful movie

    by amelieartist

    It is hard to put into words how wonderful this movie is. In fact, one really does not feel like they are watching a movie, but rather, like they are in the room with Lincoln. Daniel Day Lewis is not just an actor playing Lincoln, he is Lincoln! Indeed, there was not a single weak actor in the film. One of the best films I have seen in a long time!

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