Lincoln

Rating: 9/10 (10 June 2019)

Spielberg's Lincoln was a moving portrayal of the president's force of will and belief. The film focuses on and subtly examines his character in the month before the passage of the 13th Amendment.
Unarguably, Day-Lewis' performance is stunning in retrospect; during the film I saw a person, no actor. In my opinion, the integral and most defining aspect of this film is the script. To some, the pace may feel drawn out. However, every second is meticulously crafted and integral to the story and for the purpose of weaving together the picture of Abraham Lincoln and the atmosphere he lived in.
Lincoln is a call to remember and to value the humans who defined history and impacted our very lives today.
I give it 9.3 stars. My score is based on evaluation of the cinematography, editing, script, characters, acting, and meaning. Lincoln receives one of the highest ratings I have ever given a film.