Lincoln
Lincoln
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.
Patrick D. reviewedMarch 23, 2025
Daniel Day-Lewis is without a doubt one of the best actors of all time. I can't imagine a better portrayal of (dis?) honest Abe. I can't say whether the film is 100% historically accurate, but I know that it gets a lot of the themes right. I plan to read 'Team of Rivals' in the future so I may re-visit this film after that to gauge its historical accuracy. Regardless, it's an incredibly shot film (no surprise from Spielberg), and the cast is very impressive. I felt immersed in the 19th century sets and costumes from start to finish. I think Spielberg is at his best when doing historical dramas like Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan, and this is no different.