The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
Lincoln paints a powerful and compelling portrait of the man who has become an icon. We don't need to see more of his life to understand how rare a figure he was - this window is more than sufficient.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
18 Nov 2012
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It's the most remarkable movie Steven Spielberg has made in quite a spell, and one of the things that makes it remarkable is how it fulfills those expectations by simultaneously ignoring and transcending them.
– Glenn Kenny,
MSN Movies,
19 Nov 2012
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This is movie magic -- history coming to life, before our eyes.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
8 Jan 2013
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'Lincoln' works as a snapshot of a great man without ever slipping into a portrait of sainthood.
– Dave Calhoun,
Time Out,
22 Jan 2013
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It's very good, but that's not the point. It's necessary.