Strong acting but a bit slow

Rating: 7/10 (25 March 2015)

The movie Lincoln demonstrates some superb acting all around. The movie portrays the few months before the end of the civil war and Lincoln's efforts to abolish slavery.
It's a hard film for modern folks to watch because of the speed with which stuff happens. Lincoln spends time talking to his cabinet, to people, to soldiers, to politicians, to his kids. The movie demonstrates his unique political skills, and his efforts to abolish slavery at all costs. But all that movies along a bit slowly, compared to the internet speed pace of today.
Daniel Day Lewis is fantastic as Lincoln. His voice, cadence, mannerisms, walk, and look really put you in Lincoln's shoes. Sally Field delivers a strong performance as his wife who really gives him back all he can take. My favorite though was James Spader, who assists in getting votes for Lincoln's initiatives. He is a hoot to watch. On the other hand, I did not enjoy Tommy Lee Jones, who seemed a bit over the top as a major liberal within the Republican party.
The costumes and scenery were also very realistic, adding to the mood perfectly. If not for the pace, and the somewhat inevitable Hollywood ending, I would have enjoyed this movie even more. Still, it's a strong film with superb acting and a terrific cast. Enjoy.