Rating : Amazing performances. Worth a watch for the acting alone
Director : Steven Spielberg (Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan)
Cast : Daniel Day-Lewis (My Left Foot, In the name of the Father), Sally Field (Forrest Gump - Forrest's mother, Mrs Doubtfire), David Strathairn (The Bourne Ultimatum, Goodnight and Good Luck), Tommy Lee Jones (No Country for Old Men, Men in Black series)
Story : Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, this is the story of how Lincoln persevered to get the 13th Amendment to the constitution passed, to abolish slavery.
Review : Firstly this is not an easy movie to follow, especially if you are not aware of the history of the civil war and Lincoln. A lot of names, events, places might seem confusing at first. The 2 and 1/2 hour length will also seem daunting. However if you want to see movie making at its best then you should persevere with it. Everything becomes clearer as the movie progresses and you hardly notice the run time.
The art direction, costumes etc are all done very nicely to recreate the era of Abraham Lincoln. The direction and screenplay keep you engaged throughout.
What really steals the show is the acting though. Daniel Day-Lewis is outstanding. He is so immersed in his character that you don't realize you are watching an actor. From handling tough situations in a light-hearted manner, to softly but sternly showing his determination to abolish slavery, to dealing with his family troubles and showing his vulnerability, Lewis is in top form. It is amazing how this genius actor manages to transform himself for each role.
He is very well supported by Sally Field as his wife. She oscillates with great ease and conviction between emotional turmoil and strength all for her family.Tommy Lee Jones is an absolute joy to watch as the blunt senator who is against slavery. While David Strathairn acts as the perfect foil to the President as the Senator of State.
Overall wonderful movie to watch but only if you don't mind some heavy drama mainly through dialogues
Director : Steven Spielberg (Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan)
Cast : Daniel Day-Lewis (My Left Foot, In the name of the Father), Sally Field (Forrest Gump - Forrest's mother, Mrs Doubtfire), David Strathairn (The Bourne Ultimatum, Goodnight and Good Luck), Tommy Lee Jones (No Country for Old Men, Men in Black series)
Story : Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, this is the story of how Lincoln persevered to get the 13th Amendment to the constitution passed, to abolish slavery.
Review : Firstly this is not an easy movie to follow, especially if you are not aware of the history of the civil war and Lincoln. A lot of names, events, places might seem confusing at first. The 2 and 1/2 hour length will also seem daunting. However if you want to see movie making at its best then you should persevere with it. Everything becomes clearer as the movie progresses and you hardly notice the run time.
The art direction, costumes etc are all done very nicely to recreate the era of Abraham Lincoln. The direction and screenplay keep you engaged throughout.
What really steals the show is the acting though. Daniel Day-Lewis is outstanding. He is so immersed in his character that you don't realize you are watching an actor. From handling tough situations in a light-hearted manner, to softly but sternly showing his determination to abolish slavery, to dealing with his family troubles and showing his vulnerability, Lewis is in top form. It is amazing how this genius actor manages to transform himself for each role.
He is very well supported by Sally Field as his wife. She oscillates with great ease and conviction between emotional turmoil and strength all for her family.Tommy Lee Jones is an absolute joy to watch as the blunt senator who is against slavery. While David Strathairn acts as the perfect foil to the President as the Senator of State.
Overall wonderful movie to watch but only if you don't mind some heavy drama mainly through dialogues
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