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    Written December 23, 2012

    Lincoln

    by davenscv

    Halfway thru the movie, iturned to my wife, and said "I am glad they invented electric lights." That being said, I thought the movie was great - storytelling at it's best. I will have to see it again.

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    Written November 19, 2012

    Lincoln

    by riotking1

    I really enjoyed the scenes where everyone would watch Lincoln with admiration and awe…probably because that is what I was doing also.
    In my opinion, Daniel Day Lewis did a terrific job portaying Lincoln.

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    Written January 22, 2013

    Long but Worth It!!!

    by kbaldwin6659

    I could not believe it was so good! At first it seemed to drag on but it started getting interesting with the vote of the Amendement coming up and then the ending came up so soon afterwards, I was a little shocked that it was already over! I did not even realize that two and a half hours went by the quick. Definetly a must-see if you like histroy; ESPECIALLY if you love Abraham Loncoln, his fight for slave abolishment and the machine that is our government back then!

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    Written December 2, 2012

    lincoln was wonderful in every way

    by bomberrwa

    The film was done extremely well- lighting, cinematography, acting and plot. It is not an action movie so you have to pay attention ! All roles were well played. It gives one a chance to immerse him or herself in the times and the character of Lincoln. DDL was fantastic showed all sides of this fascinating man.

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    Written November 19, 2012

    Lincoln

    by michael.t.bee

    ...from reviews and trailers I really was set to not like this movie. Thought two hours of conversations and dialog would just be a yawn fest. But, _well_ worth time and money. Quickly grabbed me and didn't t let go until the end. Performances were great. Not a super history buf but, from what I have read about the time -- they've done well with costume, character, and concerns of the day.

    The rapid change of scene and situation actually did well in advancing 'plot' if you-want to call it that it was rather more like being in a time machine.

    You _won't_ be bored!

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    Written November 19, 2012

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    by ladydoctor

    heavy on politics, and political strategy, shold've been named "passage of the 13th amendment", it's a whole lot about the amendment and not much about Lincoln at all. It's worthwhile to see, possessed a lot of unknown facts and was great for history, however, it got to be boring at times.

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    Written November 18, 2012

    ?America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.? Abraham Lincoln

    by hedgie

    Every man, woman and child in America should see LINCOLN. There cannot be one person among us who could not learn at least one thing about the extraordinary history of our country, character, faith, and love of humanity and family from our 16th president. Stephen Spielberg's storytelling inspires us as a nation to heal our wounds and move forward with hope and promise that America will indeed remain the land of the free and the home of the brave. I will be a better person and American by coming to know Abraham Lincoln, the man, through the glorious adaptation of Doris Kearns Goodwin's exquisite portrait -- and Daniel Day Lewis's perfectly crafted performance -- of an extraordinary leader who changed the 'course of human events' in these United States. Lincoln at once envelopes us with his warmth and compassion on the screen, and above all else, imbues us with his sense of honor and duty to preserve our individual and collective rights scripted by our forefathers. God bless America.

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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 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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    Written November 24, 2012

    Wow

    by crazygranma

    this is one of the best movies I've ever seen....Spielberg made the audience on with the movie, as though watching the events unfold as we stood on the sidelines.....i'd see it again. daniel day lewis and sally field should be shoo ins for the Academy Awards...but really the movie should take all categories ...nothing else could have made it any better.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    Lincoln

    by derdave1946

    Outstanding portrayal and performance by Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones. A stellar supporting cast! Don't miss this one! Probably Mr. Spielberg's best film in a decade.

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    Written November 10, 2012

    Brillian Daniel Day-Lewis

    by chasbeau

    WORTH SEEING: Daniel Day-Lewis is magnificent in Spielberg's Lincoln, which is very well made. Best decisions: it begins with the Gettysburg Address, and ends with the Second Inaugural, which is probably the greatest American political speech of all time.

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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 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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