“Lincoln” is probably one of the finest motion pictures ever made. This story of the final four months of President Abraham Lincoln’s life is characterized by an amazing screenplay, a skillfully crafted plot, highly refined performances, and superior production values. Director Steven Spielberg (“Jaws” 1975) is at the top of his game here, nominated for twelve Academy Awards and winning two, for Best Production Design and Best Actor.
Daniel Day-Lewis dominates this film in the title role with a performance that is subtle and multi-layered, winning the Best Actor Oscar. He captivates the audience in an almost hypnotic fashion, becoming Abraham Lincoln before our very eyes. Day-Lewis’ handling of the massive amount of dialogue is truly amazing. Much of the drama centers around Lincoln’s efforts to abolish slavery and to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
The rest of the cast is also superb, with their performances flowing and blending well with Daniel Day-Lewis. Veteran Sally Field is perfect as First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Others include David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, Gloria Ruben, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Adam Driver, Jared Harris, David Oyelowo, Colman Domingo, Lukas Haas, Dane DeHaan, Bruce McGill, Lee Pace, Walton Goggins, Tim Blake Nelson, and Jackie Earl Haley.
Honorable mentions include screenwriter Tony Kushner, who adapted the screenplay from Doris Kearns Goodwin’s 2005 book “Team of Rivals.” John Williams composed another outstanding musical score. Too many contributions to the outstanding production values to include here.
“Lincoln” was successful at the box office for producers Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, DreamWorks Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Dune Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, and Walt Disney Studios.
Lincoln (2012)
cinema
My Review
“Lincoln” is probably one of the finest motion pictures ever made. This story of the final four months of President Abraham Lincoln’s life is characterized by an amazing screenplay, a skillfully crafted plot, highly refined performances, and superior production values. Director Steven Spielberg (“Jaws” 1975) is at the top of his game here, nominated for twelve Academy Awards and winning two, for Best Production Design and Best Actor.
Daniel Day-Lewis dominates this film in the title role with a performance that is subtle and multi-layered, winning the Best Actor Oscar. He captivates the audience in an almost hypnotic fashion, becoming Abraham Lincoln before our very eyes. Day-Lewis’ handling of the massive amount of dialogue is truly amazing. Much of the drama centers around Lincoln’s efforts to abolish slavery and to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
The rest of the cast is also superb, with their performances flowing and blending well with Daniel Day-Lewis. Veteran Sally Field is perfect as First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Others include David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, Gloria Ruben, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Adam Driver, Jared Harris, David Oyelowo, Colman Domingo, Lukas Haas, Dane DeHaan, Bruce McGill, Lee Pace, Walton Goggins, Tim Blake Nelson, and Jackie Earl Haley.
Honorable mentions include screenwriter Tony Kushner, who adapted the screenplay from Doris Kearns Goodwin’s 2005 book “Team of Rivals.” John Williams composed another outstanding musical score. Too many contributions to the outstanding production values to include here.
“Lincoln” was successful at the box office for producers Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, DreamWorks Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Dune Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, and Walt Disney Studios.