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Review of by Bart — 23 Nov 2012

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In this movie Spielberg does to history what John Wilkes Booth did to Lincoln. Everyone knows how Spielberg voted, but just in case you were wondering, see this film. Slow and plodding at best, and for those who like history, it is a train wreck.

DDL does a great performance, but Spielberg's politically motivated style kills what could have been a good film, and does a great disservice to a great man. While they got DDL spot on casting wise for Lincoln, did the casting people ever look at a picture of Mary Todd Lincoln? Pass this movie by and take the time to read a good book on Lincoln, you will be better off.

Saying this movie is based on historical events is like saying Twilight is a documentary.

This review of Lincoln (2012) was written by on 23 Nov 2012.

Lincoln has generally received very positive reviews.

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