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    Written November 26, 2012

    Lincoln Review

    by RobertH95687

    I really enjoyed this movie.

    I think it was an accurate portrail of President Lincoln & his Political & Personal Life.

    I really enjoyed Daniel Day Lewis's portrail of Mr Lincoln.

    I hope it gets several Academy Award Nominations.

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    Written November 27, 2012

    Great American Classic Movie

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    I thought the film was a good storyline of Lincoln's life and his initiative to pass the 13th amendment to end slavery. Sally Field played a good First Lady as Mary Lincoln and Joseph Gordon-Lewitt did a phenomenal job as Robert Lincoln. I think Spielberg did a great job depicting Lincoln's character. You can tell he was a laid back President who told funny stories yet very stern on his beliefs for equality for the country.

    Tommy Lee Jones did a good job too!

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    Written November 24, 2012

    Lincoln as the liberals see him

    by Andersonde7

    No movie could match the expectations we have for Abraham Lincoln. This movie had the Spielberg genius for the visual arts, and strong performances by Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, and David Straithorn. But in my opinion, its principal weakness was the screenplay by Tony Kushner. It was flawed by the "Hollywood liberal" distortion that the Civil War was all about the evil of slavery. It was not. Lincoln hated slavery, but his principal goal was the preservation of the Union. (He once said that if he could save the Union by making every State a slave State, he would do it.). By choosing the snippet of Lincoln's life that focused on the 13th Amendment, this movie became less than it could have been (even at 2.5 hr length). The disappointment might have been avoided by a different title, say, The 13th Amendment, rather than the name of our most beloved President. When you call your movie Lincoln, you are raising great expectations.

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    Written November 18, 2012

    LIncoln

    by rbetourne

    A terrific movie. Probably one of the best acted movies I have ever seen. Daniel Day-Lews simply was phenomenal. There were so many quality supporting players too. From the opening scene it just captures your attention and holds throughout to the end. It is one of those movies as I was watching it, I was saying to myself, "this is definitely one to add to the permanent DVD collection." Just a quality story and movie. I would recommend to anyone.

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    Written December 30, 2012

    Best Movie

    by sritch

    Not only is Lincoln the best movie of 2012, I am finding it hard to remember the last time I watched a movie as good--or important as this one. Important because it tells of a little known time in our nation's history, the passing of the 13th Amendment. I have just returned from watching it for the second time, and found it even more compelling this time--the settings the lighting, but oh my, the acting! I have spent many hours reading about Lincoln--the myths and the legends, but for the first time, I felt that Daniel Day-Lewis breathed life into this American icon.

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    Written November 18, 2012

    "Now he belongs to the ages." So does this great film.

    by halzmark11

    I think I have an idea of how the people who first saw Citizen Kane felt: film history had been made. So it is with Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, which IMO is a masterpiece and has Oscar written all over it. More importantly, it will undoubtedly live on in American classrooms for future generations as a lesson in how messy political intrigue can sometimes result in a great moment for mankind.

    Speilberg's meticulous attention to accuracy, detail and pacing serves the story well. Tony Kushner's layered screenplay made me feel like the proverbial fly on the wall as Lincoln cunningly jousted with political and personal demons simultaneously to legally abolish slavery before the war ended. The actors who portray Lincoln's family, colleagues and operatives are uniformly excellent, but special praise goes to Daniel Day-Lewis, who IS Lincoln. Fact: the film would have failed without him. Please mail him his Oscar now.

    In summary: See LIncoln. It is historic on many levels.

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  • I'll Pass
    Written December 9, 2012

    Lincoln the Great

    by Jambaya

    Lincoln was well written and extremely intelligent film. At times it would be nice to have had some action. However the actors were terrific and the story well developed. I see Daniel Day Lewis gathering another oscar. Kudos to Mr. Spielberg.

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    Written January 30, 2013

    Lincoln

    by lindahunt28

    Even though this is a long movie the time passes quickly as it is riveting! I want to see it again! Very well done and you feel like you are right there as all this great history is taking place! Linda

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    Written November 11, 2012

    Licoln

    by fredascott

    It's a fabulous story of the inner circle of Lincoln's cabinet & the House of Representatives who are stubbornly opposing his amendment to abolish slavery. You get the inner dialogue that he had with himself & all around him. It's sad, funny & not unlike what's happening right now.I loved the blue color of the whole movie. The screenplay is amazing & the actors did an incredible job.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    Fit for an 11 year old? The Reality of Politics and a Truly Great Man are well portrayed

    by Len G

    Lincoln is a great movie! Daniel Day Lewis plays Lincoln masterfully and all the other actors are also well played as they tell an important story of our history. Our only reservation is that the story is a very complex picture of political maneuvering and also of family conflict. Furthermore it is filled with blood and the ugliness of war. If our grandson age 11, can deal with the politicking and conflict, the reality of what politics and war are really like make this movie a must see. Certainly Lincoln emerges as an admirable man and the portrayals of all the parts are top notch. This is the way history really happens. It is not an array of facts, but a reality of complex and dirty interactions about ultimately very important issues of many lives.

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    Written November 19, 2012

    Lincoln a Must See

    by jbiddle

    The film was well done, a little slow in spots, and definitely for those who enjoy politics and history. The casting was well done with a realistic performance by Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln.

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    Written December 1, 2012

    Lincoln - Ahead of his time

    by jrrama

    Great depiction of the abolishment of slavery initiated by Lincoln. He had a great sense of how the equality for men and women and people of all races would benefit everyone.

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    Written December 31, 2012

    Must See Movie

    by Jlegassick

    This is a must see movie. DDL is absolutely amazing, and most of the surrounding cast is excellent as well as James Spader and Tommy Lee Jones. Great for a Dine-In Movie theater experience.

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    Written December 9, 2012

    Good FIlm

    by wsaavedra66

    I was surprised. I thought this would be the life story of Lincoln. Instead it was the events surrounding the Emancipation Proclamation. Perhaps there should be a subtitle so moviegoers are not misled. Either way, this was brilliant.

    I generally don't like star-studded casts. But this one worked. Period films always get my attention and tell the truth of an actor's ability. Like me, I'm sure there are moviegoers that were surprised by some of the events, comments, attitudes that took place and actually made it to the screen without being washed over or lied about; how refreshing for Hollywood to tell the truth (in the space of 2.5 hours).

    I also thought it was interesting that we did not see the assassination but rather heard it announced at the other theater. It was an artistic decision I'm sure. But a good one. It would have taken another entire film for that portion of the story to be told.

    Bravo to all the fine actors. I hope to see more American history on screen.

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    Written November 18, 2012

    Lincoln

    by adairpm

    This is an exceptional movie on many levels. The acting was superb, led by Day-Lewis in the performance of his career. Jones and Fields deserve best supporting Emmys, and it was great to see Holbrook again. The costumes and settings transported us back to that era, and the sometimes harsh dialogue illustrates the depth of division over slavery even within the remaining states of the Union. This is a must see for every American who loves the country and wants to understand our history. See it now, now now!

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