Lincoln

[Reinhardt]

Seeing it in 2 hours!

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

Saw it last night and it was awesome as expected. Once again DDL proves he is the greatest actor alive. Amazing performances from the surrounding cast as well Sally Fields and Tommy Lee Jones absolutely stole the show with their scenes, and I was really blown away by James Spader's performance as well!

Spoiler

I was a little bit disappointed that Spielberg didn't show a detailed depiction of Lincolns assassination. I realize that he probably wanted to shed light on the pushing of the 13th amendment and not turn it into a film where audiences are just drawn to it to see Lincoln shot in the head, but by leaving it's depiction brief, it falls flat in the end. Most young Americans first association with Lincoln was that he was the first president assasinated, which opens up the doors to an introduction to who he was as a man, his sense of values and most importantly how he helped to abolish slavery.

 

[Adolfo]

Saw it last night and it was awesome as expected. Once again DDL proves he is the greatest actor alive. Amazing performances from the surrounding cast as well Sally Fields and Tommy Lee Jones absolutely stole the show with their scenes, and I was really blown away by James Spader's performance as well!

Fact...DDL is the greatest actor alive...well said...maybe all time too... I also respect the fact that he is so picky with his roles and also is not afraid to take long vacations and drop acting anytime he wants too...the only thing that might keep him from being all time is he could have easily doubled or tripled the amount of roles he played since starting his career....hey good for him being his own man

 

[Biojex]

Saw it last night and it was awesome as expected. Once again DDL proves he is the greatest actor alive. Amazing performances from the surrounding cast as well Sally Fields and Tommy Lee Jones absolutely stole the show with their scenes, and I was really blown away by James Spader's performance as well!

Spoiler

I was a little bit disappointed that Spielberg didn't show a detailed depiction of Lincolns assassination. I realize that he probably wanted to shed light on the pushing of the 13th amendment and not turn it into a film where audiences are just drawn to it to see Lincoln shot in the head, but by leaving it's depiction brief, it falls flat in the end. Most young Americans first association with Lincoln was that he was the first president assasinated, which opens up the doors to an introduction to who he was as a man, his sense of values and most importantly how he helped to abolish slavery.

Yes! Spader was really enjoyable. Give that man more screen time.

 

[CelticPredator]

You guys keep talking about the acting. But what about the movie? The movie has to work....does it?

 

[Biojex]

You guys keep talking about the acting. But what about the movie? The movie has to work....does it?

Yes, it does. From the way it's shot, to the pacing, to the music cues.

Somehow Spielberg made it where the voting of the 13th amendment was suspenseful...even though the outcome is...obviously well known.

They do not simplify the dialogue in this movie, so be prepared for that. I was sitting next to some younger guys who walked out in the middle of the movie saying, "I don't get this...do you want to leave?" Though honestly, anyone with half a brain should be able to figure out what's going on.

 

[The Josh]

Absolutely powerful. Among the best films I've ever seen period. I won't lie the powerful emotion of the subject material left me a little misty eyed leaving the theatre.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

I was sitting next to some younger guys who walked out in the middle of the movie saying, "I don't get this...do you want to leave?"

That's pretty sad.

 

[Biojex]

Absolutely powerful. Among the best films I've ever seen period. I won't lie the powerful emotion of the subject material left me a little misty eyed leaving the theatre.

I know it's weird to put these things in spoilers ...but eh.

Spoiler

When the Black guy was quoting the Gettysberg address and that music cue hit.

Tommy Lee Jones with his Special lady.

Lincolns final walk down the hall while his butler looks on.

All those moments got me a little.

 

[Buttmunch]

Saw it last night and it was awesome as expected. Once again DDL proves he is the greatest actor alive. Amazing performances from the surrounding cast as well Sally Fields and Tommy Lee Jones absolutely stole the show with their scenes, and I was really blown away by James Spader's performance as well!

Spoiler

I was a little bit disappointed that Spielberg didn't show a detailed depiction of Lincolns assassination. I realize that he probably wanted to shed light on the pushing of the 13th amendment and not turn it into a film where audiences are just drawn to it to see Lincoln shot in the head, but by leaving it's depiction brief, it falls flat in the end. Most young Americans first association with Lincoln was that he was the first president assasinated, which opens up the doors to an introduction to who he was as a man, his sense of values and most importantly how he helped to abolish slavery.

Spoiler

Nah, it was in much better taste the way they did it. We all know what happens. No need to ruin the movie for a gratuitous
assasination shot. It was far more dramatic telling that from the son's perspective.

This is film was only a tiny sliver of the book. If you liked the movie, I highly recommend reading the book. It goes from him being elected as a senator all the way to the assasination. And you get a better sense of his cabinet, what is going on, and just how much he was truely our greatest president.

DDL and TLJ will definately bringing home Oscars this year. My money is on Ann Hathaway in Le Mis for best supporting actress over SF though. She defianately had the pyscho wife thing going on, but in the book she was even more so. They only touched on some of her problems, albeit to focus on Lincoln. I wasn't blown away with her like DDL and TLJ.

It will be down to this and Le Mis for Best Picture though IMO. If Le Mis is done right, it will be a real fight. If it sucked like the Phantom did, then Lincoln's got in the bag.

 

[CelticPredator]

I have hope for it.

I was listen to Spill's review, and it's split. The reasoning's for liking it made more sense to me, then the reasoning's for not liking it.

 

[Buttmunch]

I'm just wondering now how long its going to take Rainman to do a DDL Lincoln

 

[Monger]

I'm just wondering now how long its going to take Rainman to do a DDL Lincoln

I hope he does. The outfit and sculpt would be out of this world.

 

[Monger]

Yes, it does. From the way it's shot, to the pacing, to the music cues.

Somehow Spielberg made it where the voting of the 13th amendment was suspenseful...even though the outcome is...obviously well known.

They do not simplify the dialogue in this movie, so be prepared for that. I was sitting next to some younger guys who walked out in the middle of the movie saying, "I don't get this...do you want to leave?" Though honestly, anyone with half a brain should be able to figure out what's going on.

I actually saw a good handful of people walk out believe it or not. I want to say nearly ten and it honestly made me rather annoyed because I kept thinking "well what the ____ did you think this movie would be? some action thriller?" It's pretty sad.

 

[Buttmunch]

They probably left after they figured out he wasn't hunting vampires

 

[GodzillaSpawn]

I actually saw a good handful of people walk out believe it or not. I want to say nearly ten and it honestly made me rather annoyed because I kept thinking "well what the ____ did you think this movie would be? some action thriller?" It's pretty sad.

Damn! Ten people!?

That's alarming! I guess if you don't fall in love with what's on screen early, it becomes a boring film.

 

[Batty]

I loved this this movie. Yes, it is dense in dialog, but I found it totally fascinating. At times I felt like I was in the room actually watching history take place. It's too bad some people have the attention span of a gnat and can't realize how important the events of this movie are.

The performances, direction, and cinematography are all top caliber. Like the best action movies, it made 2 1/2 hours fly by. I'll be totally surprised if there aren't multiple Oscar nominations.

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

DDL and TLJ will definately bringing home Oscars this year. My money is on Ann Hathaway in Le Mis for best supporting actress over SF though. She defianately had the pyscho wife thing going on, but in the book she was even more so. They only touched on some of her problems, albeit to focus on Lincoln. I wasn't blown away with her like DDL and TLJ.

It will be down to this and Le Mis for Best Picture though IMO. If Le Mis is done right, it will be a real fight. If it sucked like the Phantom did, then Lincoln's got in the bag.

I'm betting that Lincoln will get best picture but the oscars for best actor is definitely going to John Hawkes for "The Sessions" and Helen Hunt is getting that best supporting Actress.

The Oscars wont let DDL get that 3rd Oscar that easily. They'll end up pulling the same stunt they did with Denzel for his genius performance in "Malcolm X"

 

[agen_kolar]

I saw this on Friday and kept forgetting to post my thoughts!

Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, and Sally Field were incredible. Each of them stole their scenes. On the other hand, I felt this was one of Joseph Gordon Levitt's weakest films of late. He seemed out of place and his performance at times forced. The supporting actors were great, as well. Strathairn, Spader, and Holbrook come to mind.

Some may find the subject matter boring, and I admit, the American Civil War is one of the most boring and laborious parts of history for me personally, but Spielberg managed to keep me engaged the entire length of the film. The dialogue was intense and intelligent. The sets and costumes elaborate and perfect. The cinematography was top notch.

Spoiler

I was really moved by a few scenes, namely the vote on Amendment 13 and the scene with Tommy Lee Jones and his wife.

I was disappointed in the ending, which fell a little flat. Hearing about Lincoln's assassination, rather than seeing it, felt cheap and wrong. It's my only complaint about how anything was handled in the film, and sadly, it's a pivotal moment (or what should have been a pivotal moment). I felt cheated by its omission.

Overall, this is an excellent film and I do hope everyone gets a chance to view it.

 

[Adolfo]

This will without a doubt in my mind get Oscar nominations for Acting ,Best Picture, Best Director etc...without a doubt!