West Wing The Film?

Rating: 9/10 (26 January 2013)

Spielberg's latest shows Lincolns attempt to pass the 13th amendment with many attempts to block the bill in the end days of the civil war.
Unsurprisingly this is a more than solid film from Spielberg whose name alone will get people into the theaters to see the film. The cast is great across the board with special mentions to Jared Harris, Tommy Lee Jones and of course Daniel Day Lewis who should be making space for his 3rd Oscar already. This film is a slow drama which may deter a lot of people who'd prefer a lot more action but don't let this put you off with such great actors and wonderful writing the story will grip you and hold you to the end leaving you wanting to know more about the story.
Being from Scotland I only had a general idea of Lincolns time in power but this film has taught me and motivated me to learn more about the 16th President of America, I feel I won't go wrong in purchasing Team of Rivals which Spielberg and Kushner used as a guide to the film.