Lincoln(2012)- User Reviews

This movie was outstanding. Daniel Day Lewis is the excellent choices to play the role of President Lincoln. Sally Fields and Tommy Lee Jones were outstanding in this film. It really express what President Lincoln had to go throw just to pass the 13th …more»

I had heard such good things about the movie, "Lincoln", that I just had to see it. I am a history buff (My father taught U.S. History for 52 years) and gave me a deep and abiding love for the history of our nation. I thought I had seen the …more»

I grew up in Illinois and Lincoln was one of my childhood heroes. So this movie had a very strong emotional resonance with me. Daniel Day Lewis is amazing as Lincoln. One of the best acting performances I've ever seen. The only other's I can compare …more»

"Lincoln" is brilliant! This is how the story goes: 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 …more»

I enjoyed the film and found the portrayal of Lincoln's mastership in politics very well done. This movie is first and last about the events and politics involved with passing the 13th amendment.
What disappointed me were the very brief glimpses into …more»

Just saw, “Lincoln.” I have to say that I am disappointed. I was expecting a full-on biopic. If you enjoy a movie that is nothing other than dialogue and brilliant stage acting for almost three hours then this is the movie for you. If you are expecting …more»

Much of 'LINCOLN" centers and leads up to its climactic action of the passing of the 13th amendment,abolishing slavery and servatude.
Its historic vote,,its behind the scenes gerrymandering and filibustering,taken on the Senate floor on January …more»

I loved this movie. It was very accurate in its portrayal of the wisdom, humor and leadership, Lincoln displayed while President of a divided nation. Although, a southerner by birth (Kentucky), poor dirt farmer's son, he rose to be country lawyer …more»

My wife and I went to see this film. It would have been great on the History Channel but, paying for this with time and money was not. I can't recover the time I wasted. The scenes were OK and I could see some good acting but the story left you …more»

It was worth seeing. Made the mistake of taking my kids ( 9 & 14). They were bored. Daniel Day Lewis was awesome!!! He will win a bunch of awards. Go see it! The only thing that was disappointing was that there was nothing about John Wilkes Booth. …more»