Review of Lincoln (2012) by Josh S — 13 Jul 2013

Maybe I just can't watch serious dramas anymore, but I found this movie incredibly boring. Turned it off after an hour or so.

This review of Lincoln (2012) was written by Josh S on 13 Jul 2013.

Lincoln has generally received very positive reviews.

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