Lincoln

Saw the new movie "Lincoln" recently, and it was a pleasure to watch.  It takes place during the time leading up to the passage of the 13th Amendment in early 1865, just prior to the end of the Civil War.  President Lincoln is convinced that passage of the amendment will bring an end to the war, and this shows the efforts of lawmakers and lobbyists to make sure that passage happens.

The movie has so many stars, but I call out just a few: Daniel Day-Lewis is amazing as Lincoln. His ability to inhabit a character is like no other, and this is perhaps his crowning acting achievement.  Sally Field is fantastic as Mary Todd Lincoln. Tommy Lee Jones is brilliant as Representative Thaddeus Stevens, ugly hairpiece and all. And James Spader as lobbyist W.N. Bilbo is absolutely hysterical.

It's a terrific film, and not without it's light touches despite it's serious historical message.  Spielberg's direction is spot on.  Definitely worth seeing.

(Word to the wise: There is some foul language in places, as well as scenes of war carnage. Definitely a PG-13, and not for young children)