An overly long Political docu-drama BUT--Daniel Day-Lewis was great

Rating: 7/10 (9 January 2013)

As a Brit I got a completely new understanding of the political machinations and intrigue that went into Lincoln getting the anti-slavery bill through, but as I said this was nothing more than a docu-drama. I would expect that most Americans would have learnt in their history lessons what went on in the film. The acting was the best part of the entire film with superb performances from all, but Daniel Day-Lewis shone out like a beacon. When I watch any film I want it to create emotions within me of one sort or another. This was so slow burning, that I struggled at times to retain concentration. Finally, we all know how Lincoln met his end, but WHERE WAS IT? That would have been a fitting climax but instead we are shown his son in another theatre. Very confusing.