Lincoln(2012)- User Reviews

I'm sad to say that I'm a lazy historian. I'd forgotten a lot of the story that Spielberg brought to life. I was captivated by the interpretation of Lincoln and how Lewis transformed the character into the Lincoln I envisioned. Lewis truly …more»

This is not standard Hollywood fare by any means. It stands, like Mr. Lincoln himself, head and shoulders above its rivals. When you go to see this movie (and please do go), don't bring any expectations. It is not an epic, as are many Civil War movies. …more»

In history it was know that Lincoln had a Dream that he would die, as was told to his wife and friends with in a couple of weeks before his death. Steve Spielberg, captured the tremendous sense of urgency of Abraham Lincoln's belief, that Slavery …more»

This is NOT a movie for the "I need eye candy" crowd. Instead, look at this as a very well done, deep and personal insight to the plight of mortal men making a decision to change the course of history for our country.
The greatest accolade …more»

The very best movie I have ever seen. It was perfect in every way.
All the actors were outstanding. I have never seen such a cast of actors that I know that went above and beyond.
The scenery was breathtaking at times and so real..so authentic.
For me.. …more»

WOW ....I was so bored watching this I almost fell asleep. Nothing about this movie was interesting it was just talk and nothing else ...Would have been a better 1 hour documentary than a motion picture...That's 2 hours i'll never get back... …more»

Another one of Spielberg's many great movies. Now this is not an action movie or a fast paced movie. It is based on the passage of the 13th amendment. DDL gave an Oscar winning performance. I actually felt like I was their with all the actors performances …more»

excellent movie, excellent cast. this gives the viewer insight into lincoln's personal and political struggles to have the thirteenth ammendment passed by congress. anyone who has studied the war between the states and it's causes needs to see …more»

This is a somber, serious, contemplative movie.

I'm not sure it will be great at the box office, but it's wonderful--and instructive--to watch.

The acting is first-rate, but more importantly it's the focus on thought and action that matters. …more»

What a wonderful movie with some superb acting. Sally Field was magnificent as usual and Daniel Day Lewis was startlingly realistic as Abraham Lincoln. Tommy Lee Jones was very quite dramatic in his presentation. The language was gorgeous, the ideas …more»