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.