Lincoln (2012) 7/10

Starring : Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones
Director : Steven Spielberg
Running Time : 150mins

The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln (Day Lewis), is desperately trying to pass a constitutional amendment that will ban slavery within the United States, but his amendment relies on the idea that by banning slavery the South will fall. So, with peace expected at any time, Lincoln must have the law passed as soon as possible, or be faced with civil war treaty that could spell the end of his plans.

Considering that this movie is basically about Lincoln trying to pass a law for two and a half hours, Spielberg manages to keep it mostly entertaining. The performances are good and the story is clear cut, but we’re shown a side of so-called honest Abe that raises questions about his honesty. Fans of Spielberg’s biopics such as Schindler’s List will love this, but if you’re more of a Jaws fan, steer clear.

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