An aw-inspiring political drama, a talented ensemble and a rigid example of consistent greatness through 250 minutes of playing! Set in the 1860s; thus is Lincoln

Rating: 8/10 (3 February 2013)

An aw-inspiring political drama, a talented ensemble and a rigid example of consistent greatness through 250 minutes of playing! Set in the 1860s; thus is Lincoln. Centered on President Abraham Lincoln's, played by Daniel Day-Lewis, trial to pass the thirteenth amendment to put a halt to slavery and a nudge up in Negroes rights! Supported by his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, played by the returning Sally Field, and another fierce opponent of slavery Thaddeus Stevens played by Tommy Lee Jones.
Time! I have waited countless years, for a movie of such a caliber and where my efforts of digging up a lope hole would be literally useless! A flawless movie? Strictly and undeniably impossible, But a movie lacking a significant mistake conspiring against its claim for an automatic Oscar win! A screenplay well portraying its characters; profiling them to perfection; there's something in script-writing called "respect your characters" where the screenwriter give every character the respect to play a certain role in the development of the chain of events, to be understood and given the screening he deserves; in the end the character is a part of the movie rather than concentrating on one character. Some critics have criticized the movie as too much concentration on Lincoln neglecting the other characters, those critics should first criticize their reviews then upgrade himself to a "movie critic". This movie is indeed called after president Lincoln but the screenwriter; Tony Kushner coherently showed the movie from different character's perspectives. Thaddeus Stevens' family, Robert Lincoln struggling with life decisions, Preston Blair's support and his daughter taking care of him, all that portrayed to the viewers. Frankly, This movie had moments where the camera concerted on Lincoln, moments where we'll forget others existed and focus on the remarkable acting and the firmness yet easy going personality of Lincoln; however, That balance of Lincoln and other characters was well exhibited; after all you should expect Lincoln to have a bigger role than the rest, but the trick is to respect other's role no matter it's size; that's the screenwriter's role.
Steven Spielberg added his touches that iced the cake, well decorated it and properly presented for the Oscar consideration. His decision for this kind of camera movement is well associated with a movie concentrating on history's political life. A scene where Lincoln; a giant that he is; emerges from the camera or a camera positioned on the soldier and Lincoln's legendary facial structures positioned on the bottom corner of the camera acting like a shadow and then suddenly shifting it's angles; facing Lincoln showing his size sitting talking to his understudies with a smile on his face kicking off the movie with a blink from the future; a future he desires to be an era of equality. Thus is portrayed with a simple yet difficult concept of camera movement! Lincoln to be effectively presented to the viewers must consist of contributions from a diverse four fields of movie production: directing, writing, makeup and finally acting. Steven Spielberg played his part well and well, deserved the nomination.
In life some personalities have opinions different from others, believes that basically distinguishes them from others! If you reshuffle earth and pick every person individually to be chosen to posses beliefs identical to that of Lincoln's in the thirteenth amendment; it would be like picking a car from a bunch of flowers. So is shown in the movie. Thaddeus Stevens ,Lincoln's debater, for the amendment had his dissatisfaction in what this plead provides for the future, in normal "movie" circumstances he would agree 100% with Lincoln and edging it all up with a bow and the line "yes Mr. president". That was indeed not seen; just a breadcrumb of the screenplay's magnificence's and ability to add numerous life-like occasions.
Life-likeness is the criteria upon which a good movie separates itself from the rest of the disgraceful motion pictures around in Hollywood. People nervously sitting on the edge of their seats waiting in the telegraph room; for news about the war and a beckon of light in a body sits there with no burden on his back, narrates a story for the people there and everybody regardless of the irrelevance of the story; silently listening and being entertained by his great story telling abilities. Moments where he walks around his house wrapped in a blanket adds the life like impressions of the movie. And the need for Lincoln for basic protection from coldness, a giant in physical and heart-form; but a human, nevertheless.
During the course of writing this review I've waited to begin my walk toward Daniel Day-Lewis. Down a road of criticism? A road of lope holes? But a road of utter confession to perfection. I have never imagined I would need to use the word "perfection" once mentioning the movie industry, until now! His performance in there will be blood was outstanding but never a game changer! After watching this movie you would be convinced that such a character existed on this planet; not merely a character in a movie played by an actor. I have never imagined President Lincoln in front of me, but in the future when I do, it'll definitely be an image of him. Much the debate I have had about him or Hugh Jackman for the Oscar, I have never been more convinced in my life; Daniel Day-Lewis for the Oscar! I could hear it now, "and the Oscar goes to Daniel day-Lewis *crowd on its feet, a standing ovation awaiting his arrival on stage*". Hugh Jackman had indeed fluctuations in his character, moments of despair, happiness all added up with singing, but the simplicity yet complexity of Lincoln's character is definitely a game winner. The steepness of his neck, his method of walking his smiling when looking on the ground that is a diverse character that is a game winner!
250 minutes where you would finally use the word perfection in a concept in a movie!