Better car then movie.

Rating: 6/10 (17 November 2012)

Starts with a brutal hand to hand combat, Civil War battle. Turns into mouth to mouth battles of long angry speeches.
Daniel-Day Lewis looks the part but may not sound the part as he gives an outstanding award worthy performance. Sally Field plays crazy like Sally Field. Tommy Lee Jones gives good speeches.
If you like dialogue driven movies you'll like Lincoln. The most effective scene toward the end had no dialogue as Lincoln rode through a battle field. Proof movies are visual and meant to be seen and not heard.
It may not be historically accurate but it's not a documentary. Don't go to the theater tired as it is too long and often slow. The movie works best on a rainy afternoon or a DVD at home.