Lincoln(2012)- User Reviews

We always say Lincoln was the President who freed the slaves. Well, it's interesting to learn exactly how it came about. The movie does a good job of showing the issues and complexities. President Lincoln is depicted as a man weary of war, slavery, …more»

I loved this movie! did not find one minute of it Boring!. I thought Daniel-Day was incredible. I did not expect it to be an epic biography of Lincoln's life, just a capsule of the extreme internal conflicts of being a moral and just president, …more»

Daniel Day Lewis IS Lincoln. Powerful movie, powerful performances by supporting cast. A must see to truly understand the importance the 13th amendment really held in US history. I was captured by the accuracy, and the portrayal of the inner workings …more»

Just returned from seeing the film Lincoln. What a wondrous and moving story. I cried and laughed, and even though I knew how the vote went, how the war ended, and how Lincoln was killed, there was still suspense at every turn. Spielberg'
s direction …more»

I must say this movie had great acting. However, the movie itself was long and boring and often inaccurate. This could have been an epic movie if it wasn't for it being just about the 13th amendment a small part of Lincoln's presidency. I have …more»

I saw this movie expecting to see how Lincoln's last months would play out. And after watching it, I'm somewhat thouroughly enjoyed. To start out, the acting was phonomenal and was definitely this movie's best strength. All the very few …more»

Abe and Molly

Lincoln laid,

splayed upon Mary Todd’s

gasping tears.

Here lies a deep about to come.

No lips upon lobe, I fear someone will bury us

before I see you

rise up.

I wait, defiant of gravely eaves dropper’s;

to lower us daring to …more»

You forget you are watching a movie and become completely consumed with DDL's rendition of Lincoln. I am fascinated by the focus and concentration he offers while incorporating the most amazing degree of precision. It's a remarkable accomplishment …more»

I haven't read the book. I have reviewed magazine articles to brush up on my History. Excellent story line and Somewhat depressing as to how some parties are still trying to hold power over people. It's all still about the "Haves and Have …more»

Great acting, story you already know, no surprise ending (Lincoln is shot), no action, very few civil war scenes, basically over 2 hours watching a bill go through Congress. Made public TV look good. Too bad, could have been a classic. What was an interesting …more»