A film for the ages

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2013)

I was totally pulled into Daniel Day-Lewis' portrayal of Lincoln. He was Abraham Lincoln! One of the finest performances I have ever witnessed on film. Creating a film faithful to a historical figure is a challenge. Spielberg met that challenge and then some. All the actors complemented one another in very believable ways. Sally Field was very convincing as Mary Todd Lincoln and added depth to the film. Historical accuracy in a film such as this is an absolute must because everyone knows about Abraham Lincoln. This is the place where Daniel Day-Lewis' performance shines. I used to think Raymond Massey's version was accurate, but next to Day-Lewis there is absolutely no comparison.Though I believe Lincoln should have won the Best Picture Oscar, the politics surrounding the balloting of the Academy of Arts And Sciences prevented that from happening. This film should be required viewing for every high school student in America. This film made our 16th President come alive. As a great, great, great nephew of William H. Seward, I came away from this movie with a great sense of pride in his support and friendship for America's greatest President.