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Civil War, Emancipation, Politics, History
Lincoln has a mythic presence in the history of America and for that reason I have always been surprised that he hasn't figured much in film. Spielberg shows us the behind-the-scenes Lincoln. The man as well as the great orator and visionary. We see him tell stories, think, father, and wax sentimental in front of a grainy and compelling backdrop. While the first half of the film drags on a bit, every moment of the film is carefully crafted in painting the portrait of an extraordinary man who truly "fitted" his time. Daniel Day-Lewis totally amazes.
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Rating: Q=7, P=5 / Can't Get Enough
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Civil War, Emancipation, Politics, History
Lincoln has a mythic presence in the history of America and for that reason I have always been surprised that he hasn't figured much in film. Spielberg shows us the behind-the-scenes Lincoln. The man as well as the great orator and visionary. We see him tell stories, think, father, and wax sentimental in front of a grainy and compelling backdrop. While the first half of the film drags on a bit, every moment of the film is carefully crafted in painting the portrait of an extraordinary man who truly "fitted" his time. Daniel Day-Lewis totally amazes.
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