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Lincoln (2012)

November. 16,2012
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7.3
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PG-13
| Drama History

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

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SunnyHello
2012/11/16

Nice effects though.

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Intcatinfo
2012/11/17

A Masterpiece!

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Afouotos
2012/11/18

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

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AnhartLinkin
2012/11/19

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

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bbhuffstetler
2012/11/20

Perhaps the title is a bit of a misnomer, as the movie is most focused on the passage of the 13th Ammendment rather than the life of our 18th president, but the movie is gripping none the less. It is relentlessly entertaining watching the maneuvering and postering that took place in order to pass the controversial (at the time, of course) amendment, but the real pleasure of the film is watching the myriad of excellent performances. Daniel Day-Lewis obviously carries the torch there, and not much more can be said about perhaps the greatest actor of his generation, but James Spader, as an eccentric whip, and Tommy Lee Jones, as a "radical" Republican who has long fought for emancipation, are smaller standouts. Lincoln is a great films, even if it is telling a story different than one may think.

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adonis98-743-186503
2012/11/21

As the War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Daniel-Day Lewis does indeed give a really good perfomance as President Lincoln and the make up is pretty spot on on capturing the likeness of the famous USA President. Unfortunately the film drags alot and the pacing was a pain in my eyes, this film was 150 minutes and despite the great cast and good perfomances the pacing did threw me off from the film. Steven Spielberg's direction is of course brilliant as always but it's still not good enough for me to give this film a fair and share pass. (5/10)

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jdoerfler-66402
2012/11/22

This movie accomplished it's mission. It captured most of the aspects of politicians and who and what they were and still are. Lincoln is portrayed as a man on a mission" while being tugged and tormented by other human beings, all with agenda's, some political and some personal. As far as being a historically accurate representation of Lincoln himself, those who find find fault with some of the "soft-soaping" of Lincoln's personal character would likely revile in any such movie made of their favorite President. Politicians are all people who compromise some of their personal beliefs for what they perceive as the greater good. They are flawed human beings, some much more than others. Besides, who wants to go and see that kind of movie anyway? The truth can be very depressing.

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SlyGuy21
2012/11/23

I will remember this movie more for Lewis' performance than anything else. While the subject matter is important, and I liked the story, Lewis holds this movie together. I've never seen Abraham Lincoln, but I am 100% convinced that he is on screen in these scenes. The biggest problem the movie has is the length. It's 2 and a half hours, and all talking. Now normally I wouldn't have a problem with this, but I don't understand the passing of Amendments well, so I couldn't really follow some scenes. I stay out of politics anyway, so I don't have a problem with the views expressed by the Confederacy or other characters. I will say I respect what the Confederacy did, willing to go against their family, friends, and neighbors, and dying for a cause they believed in. I don't support their ideology, but I respect them willing to die for something they were so passionate about. Would I see this again, probably not, but I did enjoy it a lot. If you're more familiar with Civil War history, or politics in general, you may enjoy this more than I did.

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