It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

4/4Some argue that Spielberg is no longer at the zenith of his career, and that might even be true. He isn't churning out summer blockbusters like Jaws or Indiana Jones anymore, but he still makes remarkable dramas. Lincoln is a perfect example of this. It's truly one of the better historical films I've seen.Daniel Day-Lewis is the best possible cast for Lincoln. He is able to portray every edge of his role. He can (much like the real life Lincoln) fluidly transition between the serious president who will Stop at nothing to end the war and pass the 13th Ammendment, and the laid-back, down-to-Earth storyteller he was known to be off the job. It's very rare for a man to possess kindness, reason, a good reputation and the ability to persuade simultaneously the way Lincoln did. It's even rarer to see a man with such virtue as Lincoln have been done justice on screen. Lewis hones the role and does just that.The long running-time may (understandably, given the subject matter) repel some viewers with less patience and love for films in general. Cinephiles and history-buffs alike will find that the 150 minutes speed by all to quickly, not giving the proper historical resolution to Lincoln's assassination and other aspects of his life. As far as excitement, this movie falls between full-on war films such as Glory (1989), and Ken Burn's The Civil War. It's deliberate but holds your interest. Overall, I think that the movie has mass-appeal and Spielberg did a fair job marketing it. It's not a perfect movie, but it's truly great. I think we can agree that Lewis was phenomenal in the role of Lincoln, and that this is Spielberg's best effort in 15 years.

As the War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Daniel-Day Lewis does indeed give a really good perfomance as President Lincoln and the make up is pretty spot on on capturing the likeness of the famous USA President. Unfortunately the film drags alot and the pacing was a pain in my eyes, this film was 150 minutes and despite the great cast and good perfomances the pacing did threw me off from the film. Steven Spielberg's direction is of course brilliant as always but it's still not good enough for me to give this film a fair and share pass. (5/10)

Having watched the movie knowing almost nothing about the man, I have emerged a fan. Daniel Day Lewis is an extraordinary actor, the likes of which comes in a generation.In the unlikely case you have never heard of Steven Spielberg or Abraham Lincoln, watch this masterpiece, because once you do, you will never forget Daniel Day-Lewis.

Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln is perfect in the role. It may be the single greatest performance I've ever seen (though Heath Ledger as the Joker is certainly close). If American History holds the least bit of interest to you, you owe it to yourself to see it. If the craft of acting holds any interest, you owe it to yourself to see it.The movie isn't perfect, suffering both from being overly long, but focusing too deeply on one aspect. All the other failings and shortcomings are eclipsed by the magnificent performance of the man at it's center