Disappointing storyline.....good acting

Rating: 4/10 (17 November 2012)

First off, let me state that I felt the actors did a good job with their parts, especially Sally Fields; however, the storyline I felt left the viewer feeling very "uninspired." I believed this would be a film that could have showcased the leadership of Lincoln and left the viewer feeling a sense of courage and respect for the character of Abe Lincoln. Instead, I felt he was portrayed as somewhat of a simpleton with little depth of character. There was no great oratory from anyone, especially Lincoln, and considering the magnitude of which he felt the importance of passage of the 13th amendment, I think it would have been prudent for the writer of the script to have Lincoln give an inspiring message to mankind as to why he felt so strongly. Instead, I felt it was stated with no fanfare. I always enjoy the cinematography of a Steven Spielberg movie, but I felt the quality of the script was lacking where it could have been magnificent and inspirational. I was overall disappointed.