Truly the worst movie I've ever seen in a theater

Thanks for the memories!

Instant Favorite.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

This movie is well acted and amazingly cast. But the more reasearch I do the more I realize the war wasn't about slaves but about taxes. So if you want to see what are children will believe to be history, then strap yourself in and enjoy!

The film "Lincoln" brings us back to a defining moment in the American history, namely the pass of the Thirteenth Amendment; and tells about the last four months' life of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most beloved American president. It is definitely one of the best historical drama ever, thanks to its brilliant screenplay, original score, acting performances, costume, production design, hair/makeup, and cinematography. The several monologues and speeches delivered by Daniel Day-Lewis is among the finest moments of his splendid acting career. Adam Driver, who was unknown at the time of shooting, plays a minor role in the film, which is sort of interesting. All in all, this is a must-see film for every American.

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.

As a history fan, I found this film to be very enjoyable. A lot of attention to detail was put into imparting the feel of the Civil War to this film and it really shows in terms of quality. I also greatly enjoyed the political debates and arguments, which were brought to life by the excellent performances of the actors and actresses. Not only are these events and arguments an integral part of American history, but they resonate today and still have great impact. The main characters are very enjoyable to watch, having great emotion and vibrancy to their portrayals of historical people. Lincoln alone is a perfect portrayal and has many amazing scenes and speeches. I also found the locations to be excellently created and the cinematography to be perfect. While it might be low on the action side of things for action fans, it still is a very powerful film.You can read this and other reviews on my blog at https://ajourneywithjake.wordpress.com/