Make Your Voice Heard!

by neiloh

Nov 18, 2012

The incredibly impressive & deeply-moving 'Lincoln' was made an even better experience at a superbly-run comfortable cinema w/great staff (T.Oaks Muvico -though must admit I'd gladly handle any old flee-pit just to see again this genuine masterpiece!

WHAT a magnificent effort by all concerned -a totally brilliant title-role performance by the far-beyond gifted Daniel Day Lewis, (whose total understanding & absorption of the essence of 'Honest Abe' effectively offers him back to all of us -virtually 'alive'!!! He is supported by a superb ensemble (notably Sally Field, T. Lee Jones, David Strathairn, Hal Holbrook & James Spader, the fine writing of Tony Kushner - under the direction of a genuine master!

As any 'total-rave' review might well say-(& are saying!) "these top-talents are all at the very top of their game! Truly-one for the ages!" 

by BigScreen Reader

Nov 20, 2012

This was a good movie but not great. Things I liked: understanding the circumstances surrounding the passing of the 13th amendment, Tommy Lee Jones' and Sally Fields' performances. Things I didn't like: Daniel Day-Lewis' performance...he muttered through the whole movie, the "olde english" style language which was difficult to follow many times, the screenplay was laborious to follow and didn't really add to an interesting story. I actually thought it would have been helpful to have had some historical sub-scripts with explanations about the significance of the scenes.

I guess many will see this as a great movie but I thought it was just average...certainly not Spielberg's best work...I'd wait to get a dvd rental on this one. 

by George Jobson

Nov 21, 2012

An excellent well-made move about the 16th President. Steven Spielberg has made a well-told tale about how President Lincoln deal with the final days of the Civil War. Daniel Day-Lewis did such an excellent job as the president, I hope he gate an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, and I hope he wins. I like his performance so much, I love to hear him speak. He brings justice to his role and to this movie. It more than make up for that lousy movie which is titled "Abraham Lincoln:Vampire Hunter." I don't like to mention it in the review, but someone has to. It';s probaby the best movie of 2012. I really like this movie a lot.  

by BigScreen Reader

Nov 22, 2012

Every High School History Class should take a field trip and see this. 

by Jeannene

Nov 23, 2012

This is by far the best movie I've seen in ages! Daniel Day Lewis portrays a great Lincoln, and the rest of the cast are the best at what they do as well. Totally engrossing movie, depicting that era so accurately. I will see it again, which I very seldom do. The movie has something for everyone, I liked the fact that it did not dwell on the war & killing, instead it focused on the life and trials of Lincoln. Truly a great leader. 

by RonNorma

Dec 22, 2012

Incredible understanding of Lincoln from just a 3 month slice of his life! 

by richardbrowne

Dec 28, 2012

Well, this film is a pop-fiction Lincoln tale. It's worth seeing. But really, there's a bit too much hype. It's very interesting to see the war period as dark, misty, cold, etc. Yep, it's war....but enough already. That's through the whole film. Lots of gaps in credulity I think. Is Lincoln a hero because of his Emanacipation Proclamaiton....almost at the end of the war, January 1, 1863. Was he a great man because of this? Does he deserve all kinds of accolades because he pushed through the 13th Amendment a la LBJ (ear twister)? I"m not sure that's in the historical record. But it does show that Lincoln may be a great man because, even his party, was not all that keen on freeing the slaves.

Daniel Day Lewis is monotone throughout the film. Academy Award quality? I don't see it. 

by BigScreen Reader

Dec 29, 2012

Boring! I almost fell asleep a couple times. 

by Ida

Dec 31, 2012

Excellent movie depicting great Leadership. 

by BigScreen Reader

Jan 4, 2013

This should be a must for every American to see. High schools should make it part of the American History curriculum. 

by Darryel

Jan 20, 2013

Good movie with a lot of historical and dramatic footage. Some insight into what went into the abolition of slavery and the politics involved.