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    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!

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    Written November 27, 2012

    Lincoln

    by mortyf

    Words cannot describe the brilliance of Spielberg.
    This film goes beyond perfection.
    Extraordinarily entertaining; Daniel Day Lewis is superb and deserves the Oscar for best actor.
    Terrific supporting cast.
    Excellent costumes and the sets were a real treat.

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    Written November 25, 2012

    Daniel Day Lewis

    by janetborba

    Great movie. Understated for Spielberg, which he needed to do to make this film work. For me, Daniel Day Lewis even surpassed the rave reviews he's been getting. Must see performance

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  • So-so
    Written December 17, 2012

    Lincoln Grogs

    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 10, 2012

    Fabulous piece of history

    by Indie movie fan

    I am steeped in US History, and even I learned some new things about the 13th amendment.
    Fabulous acting, directing and of course writing. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Steven Speilberg are an amazing team.

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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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  • So-so
    Written December 16, 2012

    lincoln

    by mrmcduff2006

    good direction, too limited to small part of lincoln's life. some historical errors. scenes were in many cases too dark. dialog was too muted in some scenes. some events were not understood by general public and needed explanation. daniel lewis was outstanding and should get the academy award. picture probably will not since hollywood does not seem to like steven spielberg as evidenced by their selection of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE over SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.

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    Written November 25, 2012

    Lincoln's determination wins

    by Pett6Chris

    At last a brutally realistic portrayal of Civil War times on screen. The movie is long and wordy, not for action fans, but any American who wonders how a nation based on freedom and equality for all allowed slavery to persist for nearly 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. Lincoln's determination to end slavery in his second term as President drives the film. The masterful performances by the actors bring this long ago time to life. I highly recommend seeing "Lincoln".

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    Written November 16, 2012

    This Art Met History and Fiction Prevailed.....It's Entertaining None The Less.

    by Alon Patterson

    Albeit more historically accurate than "Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter," this Abe isn't all that honest. Believe what you will but artistic license was taken, revoked, suspended, reinstated and now the artist is doing his mandatory three to life. I like Mr. SS's as much as any movie buff but before the general public swallows this basically "history revised by Hollywierd," they'd do well to heed the words, "those who forget the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them." Dismiss me, laugh, whatever floats your boat but from the first scene to the last, this was a melodramatic play, loosely based on (not in) historical fact. See it though. It's much better than the "Abe" Vampire movie OR the other Vampire movie that opened this weekend. Just don't learn history from movies and TV.....read.

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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 December 2, 2012

    Awesome

    by psjinjkn

    Fantastic history piece. Daniel deserves an Oscar! The movie moves slowly through the story because of its attention to the historical details, and at the end of the 2.5 hours you feel you've only been watching it an hour. It holds your attention completely the entire film! Bravo!

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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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    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 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 December 7, 2012

    lincoln

    by ssivak

    not quite what i expected. very narrow focus and time frame. worht the price of admission just to watch daniel day lewis at his craft. maybe the best acting performance i have ever seen in my 44 years!

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