Amazing writing, I laughed throughout.

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2012)

I had heard so many reviews about the length and the long winded speeches by Daniel Day-Lewis, but I found this film to be a completely entertaining experience. Of course I expected the man to nail his part and finally humanize someone we really know so little about, but I didn't expect the humor. The writing was such a dead on commentary on how politics never change except in this case the two parties have changed faces. The reality of what has changed is that when it comes down to what's truly best for our country some of the other team members will jump ship. Who knows how truly accurate the film is but it rings true that when a great leader like Lincoln shows true passion for a cause enough of the other leaders would rally around him to do what's right.
Amazing cast, writing, directing, art direction, cinematography and everything else. Well done Mr. Spielberg!