Lincoln (Four Disc Blu-ray / DVD + Digital Copy)

Historical drama, Civil War, political wranglingThis is a film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, so the budget was huge and production values were high. Actor Daniel Day-Lewis is phenomenal as Lincoln, and the film does a good job conveying all the pressures Lincoln faced; it focuses on his efforts to turn the Emancipation Proclamation into the 13th Amendment before the end of the Civil War. We also get to see some the many players that helped and opposed it.Sally Fields is likewise formidable and believable as the troubled and complex Mary Lincoln. Our modern sensibilities toward the office of president are much changed from what the Lincoln family experienced, and everyone, for good or ill, was much more accessible by even the average citizen. Most people don't know it, but a cow grazed on the front lawn of the White House, both for the milk and to help keep the grass down somewhat.Other supporting luminaries such James Spader as Republican operative William N Bilbo, Hal Holbrook as Francis Preston Blair, Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens, S Epatha Merkerson as Stevens' biracial housekeeper, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Todd Lincoln, and David Strathairn as William H Seward all give strong performances.At 150 minutes, it's a long film, but you're often so engrossed you don't notice. And, there are several short bonus features. Well worth the cost to add this to one's film library. Enjoyed.

The film is pretty smart with how it handles it's subject matter. rather than try to tell Lincoln's story from the cradle to the grave it instead focuses on the last few months of his life. primarily when Congress had to pass the 13th amendment to abolish slavery. it shows how deeply divided on the subject even the emancipationists in the North were on the subject, but also how brave it was for certain politicians to stand up and vote for it. plus Tommy Lee jones gives the best performance of his career, in my opinion, as Thaddeus Stevens a very unsung hero of American civil rights. the movie is long but it's so compelling you'll wish it went on for longer, focusing both on the last pivotal battles of the civil war, as well as Lincoln's personal family drama. the key word for the movie is tasteful. it focuses on what it needs to focus on but doesn't give a second of screen time to his killer, and that was genius in my opinion. over all watch this movie. it's a great informative film that will make you want to do your own research on the man and the time period

Another great film directed by Steven Spielberg. Unlike many of the films about Lincoln, this film isn't about the assassination. It is about Lincoln's determination to get the 13th amendment to the Constitution passed, which would end slavery in the USA. I thought the film was well written and directed. And it had the perfect cast. I thought Daniel Day Lewis did an outstanding job as Lincoln, and Sally Fields did a great job as Mary Todd Lincoln. And Tommy Lee Jones gives another impressive performance, as congressman Stevens. A great glimpse into a significant piece of our history.

Abe Lincoln hands down is my favorite President. I'm sure the movie couldn't put everything in that transpired during his term. I couldn't even imagine being President and dealing with all that he had to deal with both as president, husband and father.

Good not great. Slow and cerebral but, worth watching

Such a lovely story. Big Lincoln fan.

A must watch!

Cinematography was great. Really tugs on your heart

Poderia ter vindo com legendas em português.

Consigliatissimo!prodotto arrivato in tempo e in ottime condizioni

Super film avec de bons acteurs!

Trés beau film avec une distribution brillante .La ressemblance avec Lincoln est surprenante et Daniel Day Lewis joue le rôle magistralement. Tous les autres acteurs dont on a parfois un peu de mal à les reconnaitre sont parfait dans leurs jeux ! Très belle mise en scène.

とにかく観てください！マジ　素晴らしい