Lincoln the Movie
 

We went to see the movie Lincoln last night. It was a great movie, one of the best I've seen in a while! What I thought was interesting was the portrayal of the quiet maneuvers to get the amendment passed. The political scene hasn't changed since then!

Daniel Day-Lewis was unbelievable in his role, and so was Sally Field!

I so want to see that but it has not come to any theater close to us yet. Thanks for the review.

my SIL and her hubby went to see it, too. they used a free voucher, but said they would definitely pay to see it again. the only thing... it's 2.5 hrs long!

My husband and I have been wanting to see it. Thanks for the feedback, now I'll make sure he really does get to see it over the Christmas break. He's such a good sport and goes to see almost any movie I ask him to see, but this one he is really interested in!

My BFF and her DH saw this. She raved about it and is now reading and enjoying the book it was based upon. I'd love to see it, but seldom get a chance to go to the movies.

I will check the movie out at my library when they get a copy of it.

I agree... it is a good movie!

I loved it - it was like seeing history come alive. I kept trying to see Daniel Day Lewis, but I could only see Lincoln. I did not think it was too long. I want to read the book, too.

I can't wait to see it On Demand on my tv. I am looking forward to it.

reading the book, it is very interesting but you need to have wikipedia available. Very detailed, while nicely explained, there are lots of things I just needed to look up.

We saw it and thought it was wonderful. The 2.5 hours passed quickly for us. I ran out of popcorn early.

We want to see it too. We happened to be visiting Richmond VA in november 2011 and we wanted to see the state capitol but we found out that Spielberg and his "crew" were in town with their huge equipment and trailors etc.... ever since, we decided we HAD to see it... Glad to read your positive comments. with each trip to USA and being canadian, we are learning more and more about the US fascinating history.

Thanks for all the great feedback! We will go see it when it comes to our local theater.

I have been wanting to see it, but it is not showing locally. The local theater said they could have gotten it if they had 16 screens, I think they have 12. I didn't want to travel 35 miles to get where it is.

I hope it is still playing at the theater near us in FL when we get there.

It was a great movie and I was glad to see that it had shots showing lots of tapestries and fabrics. Mary Todd Lincoln was obsessive about buying fabrics, lace, etc and ended up in serious debt with her overspending. I had recently learned of a great scandal involving Lincoln and the Union Pacific transcontinental railroad. Google Crédit Mobilier scandal. I was glad that they didn't bring any of those up and also that they didn't do a gruesome death scene like so many productions tend to like. I mean, if you can't trust Honest Abe, who can you trust?

I've seen it twice - once with my mother on Thanksgiving Day while my husband stayed home to watch football. I knew he would love to see it too, so went back with him. Great movie.

This is one of the few movies that I really want to see. Can hardly wait to be able to afford it.

It is the FASTEST 2.5 hours! Captivating from the first second. We loved it. Everyone should see it. I did not realize that it ran 2.5 hours until I read the above post. I had to verify it before I posted. A must see!
sandy

Our little 4 screen theatre has it. it has been showing the move since the movie opened! Your theatre probably did not want to pay for it or was unable to get access to it. Hopefully they will, eventually. Size of theatre is not the issue. $$$ and availability of the film is.

Sandy

Helou, thanks for posting the pics! It IS fun to see a movie you were so close to the filming of, isn't it? I did not know they were doing that filming in 2011, and I live in VA, so thanks again for posting! Can't wait to go see the movie soon.

This movie is on today in Crossville, TN. We plan to go see it.

CindyA, You're very welcome. We were some disappointed to not be able to go into the capitol but at the same time it is interesting to witness the set up for one of Spielberg's film... amazing how things just happen when you don't expect them... in our own city tourists see thing that we don't even know
I thought it was nice that they even put up a sign saying why the lawn was not mowed lolll

I'm trying to post a pic of that sign but I guess I can't make it work this morning...

trying again!

We saw the movie as soon as it came out. Yes it is long but you don't realize it while watching it. Didn't even make a dash for the little girls room it was so good. After the movie, my Dh said, do you realize that is the first movie we have ever seen that we didn't at least make ONE comment on? We said nothing to one another, just watched closely. We dated 5 yrs before being married 45 yrs so that says something...go see it, you won't regret it and your bum won't even notice ...hee hee

will see it when it comes this way

We will wait for it to come out on DVD. Next week after all the kiddies around town go back to school, we are going to go see The Hobbitt.

The political maneuvers were outstanding. I want to know what happened to Honest Abe?

Heard it was good but appreciate your take on it also, Thank you.

Last year I had the opportunity to hear Doris Kearns Goodwin speak about her Lincoln book (which the movie was based on). Loved her, loved the book. That made me a little apprehensive that the movie wouldn't live up to my expectations. But it did! I'd urge anyone with an interest in history or politics to see the movie. What I found most interesting was that Lincoln made his rivals into his cabinet. Maybe Washington would be working better now if they'd try that.

I am reading the book....am looking forward to the movie....glad to hear that it is so good!!!

I agree. Lincoln is a great movie. It is interesting that political tricks and maneuvering have been going on for a long time.

In my 65 years I have been to 2 movies where the audience clapped after it ended. Lincoln was one of them. It was just a brilliant movie in every way and very thought provoking.

The time flew by - I didn't notice it was long at all. It was wonderful, and I'd see it again.

Hubby and I saw it and it was a great movie. Will be joining our movie collection!

We loved it too. I am with all those people who are talking Oscar for Daniel Day Lewis. It was moving.

My husband is a history buff and said the movie was true to history. Loved Abe and Mrs. Lincoln. Sally Fields was wonderful as his wife. What an actress! Interesting how it was the Democrats that did not want to abolish slavery. Very interesting how our politics keep changing. I give the movie an A+. I may see it again.

Yes, interesting. I believe there has been a switch in the philosophy of the parties, although I'm not sure when that happened. Sally Fields, awesome, if genereous (?), portrayal of Mary!

If you are able to post pic of the sign re: lawn not mowed, I'd still love to see it. :)

We took our sons (16 and 20 yrs) to it and they enjoyed it enough to comment and listen to a few comments by their father and me. Now that's saying something about a historical film!!

[ATTACH=CONFIG]384225[/ATTACH]there, I think it worked, I am more awake this morning and I have my cup of coffee loll

I thought it was nice to see the explanation ...

I loved the movie. The 2 1/2 hours goes by quickly. I don't know enough about Daniel day-Lewis to have recognized him, but it was like Lincoln came to life! I will never look at a picture of Lincoln the same way again. While Sally Field did a great job, I still had trouble believing she was Mary Lincoln - just that Abe had married Sally Field!