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    Written November 18, 2012

    Astounding!

    by boydsinger

    There is no way any other movie will contend with this film for best picture, best actor and supporting actor, as well as best actress. Truly a must see!!!

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    Written December 1, 2012

    Highly recommend

    by gousey

    I'm no film expert. But for me, Lincoln was about as good as it gets. The story is told perfectly, the pace is crisp and the performances are outstanding. I'm still buzzing about Daniel Day Lewis. Literally felt like I was watching Abe himself, not Lewis playing the part of Lincoln.

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    Written November 21, 2012

    Lincoln

    by caliarcher

    Outstanding movie .... Daniel Day-Lewis portrayal of Lincoln was simply " BRILLIANT " ... Sally Field could definitely get " Oscar " talk and should receive the nomination .... another Spielberg classic ...

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    Written November 20, 2012

    Eat your Peas and Go

    by Rip523

    I loved the history lesson. It is a profound part of our heritage every American should know. It really showed that Lincoln was a leader larger than his time, certainly belongs in the Presidential Hall of fame on top of Mt Rushmore. Having said that, who wants to pay $18 to see this? I caught more than a few in the audience dozing as if they were forced to listen to a long sermon -- however right the cause, listening to a legal debate on the big screen does not good entertainment make.
    Majority of scenes shot in dark, drabby rooms -- everyone's clothes look unlaundered. You'd think honest Abe didn't change his clothes or bathe once in the two months the scenes supposedly took place. No wonder it can be said to have been a time in our history that was so depressing. I know a gruelling civil war is raging but couldnt anyone lighten up and wear something bright -- couldn't we have had more blue skies in celebration of the passage of the 13th amendment?

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    Written November 18, 2012

    Lincoln

    by wings11

    Started out a bit slow at the beginning...Turned out to be One Great Movie...Acting, Direction, Photography...You thing you are sitting with Abe for 2 hours.
    One of Spielberg's best!

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    Written November 24, 2012

    Top Ten of All Time

    by Jirwinromo

    One of the best movies I have ever seen. The performances are so authentic you feel you are transported to the actual time-except for the background music, which isn't realistic but is very moving. I was on the edge of my seat listening intently because the dialogue is so rich. Daniel Day Lewis is transformed into Lincoln. Even the multitude of actors playing the delegates to the House of Representatives look and act as if they stepped out of time. Following the disappointing election season that Republicans just experienced, they should see this movie and take a tip from their proud heritage of those who took a stand to recognize the rights and equality of all people (well maybe not women, which both parties seemed to agree had no business getting equal rights, like voting-that had to come later). Fantastic!

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    Written December 2, 2012

    Go see it

    by mkgardner_05

    Absolutely great flick.
    Never thought a semi-documentary could be a) so informative, b) riveting and c) actually a worthwhile expenditure of the ridiculous amounts you pay to see a movie.

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    Written December 30, 2012

    Superb

    by tiggerew1963

    Just seen Lincoln and was spellbound throughout. Liam Neeson and Tommy Lee Jones acted their socks off. The film gives a fascinating insight into a key period in US history.

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    Written November 27, 2012

    Lincoln

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    The movie Lincoln was extraordinary and every Ameriican should see it if they really want to understand how EXTRAORDINARYA MAN OUR PRESIDENT WAS. I was in tears the entire time to watch this one MAN CARRY THE FUTURE OF HUMANKIND ON HIS SHOULDERS. PLEASE SEE THIS MOVIE, SO APPROPRIATE FOR OUR CURRENT TIME AND OUR CURRENT POLITICAL SITUATIONS AND ISSUES. AMERICANS, we have come A LONG WAY BABY!!! But only the the pains of our past HEROES!!

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    Written November 17, 2012

    Lincoln

    by michael riding

    The best, you really see who Lincoln was and all he indured in saving this country.
    Everyone should see this too know what it took to save this great nation at every level.

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    Written January 4, 2013

    Imho

    by bmarfleet

    This show is an excellent tour de force by Speilberg et al. I was absorbed from start to finish with the realism, the character portrayal, and the interplay of opposites in this story. I would recommend this movie to anyone interested in American history, or in philosophical issues as relevant today as they were in Lincoln's time

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    Written January 4, 2013

    One of the Best Movies of 2012

    by ElvisLivesLevis

    Daniel Day-Lewis' embodiment of Abraham Lincoln was incredible. It was fascinating from start to finish! Some of the scenes with Sally Fields could have been shorter and more scenes with James Spader and Jackie Earle Haley (loved him since The Bad News Bears) could have been expanded. Steven Spielberg should be nominated for this picture. It a must see for 2012.

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    Written November 20, 2012

    Spielberg's Lincoln

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    Maybe the last and only God fearing President. This movie was experienced as a double loss to our nation then and now after the Presidential elections. I sobbed. Untimely and uncanny presentation... not sure Spielberg meant it this way.... Living in a totally liberal community... people leaving the theatre were agaff that I was sobbing.... to me it was the death of a President and the Death of America.... all at once past and present.. too much. Daniel Day Lewis did not disappoint me.... Awesome... kudos to every actor in this film

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    Written December 10, 2012

    Lincoln

    by efayton

    Great movie! I see why the release was held back until after the election. It depicts Democrates to be as stupid then as they are today. I Don't understand why Black people stay on their plantation even today. As it was the Republicans that fought to free them in the 1860s and as it was the Republicans that pushed through the civil rights act of the 1960s. The Dems only care about them for votes and keep them down in proverty to control them. What a shame.

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    Written March 17, 2013

    A little bit disappointed

    by princesselisey

    I love Abraham Lincoln and I was eager to see a movie based on his life. It was a good movie, but there were 2 large and startling inaccuracies that bothered me. On a positive note, I think that Daniel Day-Lewis did a great job of capturing his spirit. Of course neither of us have met Mr. Lincoln, but it is clear our interpretation of him is the same.

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Lil_Irish94 Lincoln was a really good movie. Now sleepy time

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macyhensley Super long movie, but Lincoln was really good! Definitely proved why he's my favorite President!

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Louis_Altobelli Slow movie, but Lincoln was worth every (penny) that this movie was made for, plus infinity - Perhaps our last Founding Father?

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