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Lincoln (2012)

November. 16,2012
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7.3
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PG-13
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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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Lovesusti
2012/11/16

The Worst Film Ever

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Stevecorp
2012/11/17

Don't listen to the negative reviews

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Baseshment
2012/11/18

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

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Deanna
2012/11/19

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

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MovieManChuck
2012/11/20

4/4Some argue that Spielberg is no longer at the zenith of his career, and that might even be true. He isn't churning out summer blockbusters like Jaws or Indiana Jones anymore, but he still makes remarkable dramas. Lincoln is a perfect example of this. It's truly one of the better historical films I've seen.Daniel Day-Lewis is the best possible cast for Lincoln. He is able to portray every edge of his role. He can (much like the real life Lincoln) fluidly transition between the serious president who will Stop at nothing to end the war and pass the 13th Ammendment, and the laid-back, down-to-Earth storyteller he was known to be off the job. It's very rare for a man to possess kindness, reason, a good reputation and the ability to persuade simultaneously the way Lincoln did. It's even rarer to see a man with such virtue as Lincoln have been done justice on screen. Lewis hones the role and does just that.The long running-time may (understandably, given the subject matter) repel some viewers with less patience and love for films in general. Cinephiles and history-buffs alike will find that the 150 minutes speed by all to quickly, not giving the proper historical resolution to Lincoln's assassination and other aspects of his life. As far as excitement, this movie falls between full-on war films such as Glory (1989), and Ken Burn's The Civil War. It's deliberate but holds your interest. Overall, I think that the movie has mass-appeal and Spielberg did a fair job marketing it. It's not a perfect movie, but it's truly great. I think we can agree that Lewis was phenomenal in the role of Lincoln, and that this is Spielberg's best effort in 15 years.

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Anshul Agrawal
2012/11/21

Having watched the movie knowing almost nothing about the man, I have emerged a fan. Daniel Day Lewis is an extraordinary actor, the likes of which comes in a generation.In the unlikely case you have never heard of Steven Spielberg or Abraham Lincoln, watch this masterpiece, because once you do, you will never forget Daniel Day-Lewis.

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SlyGuy21
2012/11/22

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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Luiz Felipe
2012/11/23

The film is about the 13th amendment, that is clear, despite the fact that in the trailer we are shown outside scenes, combat scenes, they are not what you will be mostly seeing here. It would be better translated as "the backstage for the 13th amendment", because we see how people are convinced to accept it.Now, something that disturbs me is one of the top reviews (and controversial), even though I believe he is right at some points, such as in the "no sense of space", he truly believed that this film was about Lincoln's life, he was under the impression that he was probably going to see a biographical film, his infancy, his time at the army, probably the years and years he tried to get elected. Nothing explains his misinterpretation of the film for his score, he probably read "Lincoln" and thought "oh this is a film about Lincoln's life", when his expectations were not fulfilled he demolished the film with his review, I don't think a generalised title such as "Lincoln" should make you believing that you would be seeing all about his life, it would be the same as being annoyed when you watch "The Neverending Story" and the film ends, but isn't it "neverending"?

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