A must see for anyone interested in the history of our great nation!!!

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2013)

Steven Spielberg directed this historical biography that focuses on President Abraham Lincoln's relentless efforts for passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States before the end of the Civil War. Passage of the amendment before the end of the Civil War is viewed as critical by President Lincoln and members of his cabinet. Efforts are tireless and tensions are high during this tragic but groundbreaking period of time in the United States that sees President Lincoln strive for change and peace at the same time. Although the passage of the amendment is first priority to the President, the horrors of the Civil War are brought to the forefront when his son Robert insists on enlisting in the army despite the efforts of the President and the first Lady to discourage him.
Daniel Day- Lewis gives a brilliant performance as President Abraham Lincoln and is supported by an equally brilliant cast that sees Sally Field give an emotionally charged performance as Mary Todd Lincoln while Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays President Lincoln's son Robert. Other supporting cast members who give memorable performances are Tommy Lee Jones, Hal Holbrook, James Spader and David Strathairn.
History buffs are in for a real treat as Lincoln shows how history was made with the help of well crafted, realistic looking sets and costumes along with a script that sticks close to the inspiring events of the period. Lincoln is a little long at 150 minutes but with its entertaining script and creative performances, movie-goers will enjoy this picture.
Hopefully they will come away from the picture reassured that Abraham Lincoln, although he was many things, was in fact, not a vampire hunter.