Lincoln

Daniel Day-Lewis    d/Spielberg

Lavish...stiff...splendidly acted esp DDL...perfect choices for supporting cast - Sally Field and David Straithairn...hagiographic in some scenes...hollywood fake all the way...several compelling scenes of conflict...nice turn by Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens.

Overall it was too reverential, it didn't breathe...Lincoln never really came to life...the elaborate production acted as a barrier to getting into the hearts of the characters. The measured formality hurt. This guy often disappoints on the serious films...this one too. Nice attempt but no cigar.

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