Lincoln as Savvy Politician
"Lincoln," directed by Steven Spielberg and starring a mesmerizing Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role, covers the last four months of Lincoln's life, a time when he was trying to persuade the House of Representatives to vote for the 13th amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery.<br /><br />It is no easy task. The Civil War is in its final days and Lincoln, who has assumed considerable wartime powers, is unsure whether his 1863 executive order known as the Emancipation Proclamation will hold up legally once the war is over. The movie primarily deals with the efforts of Lincoln to secure the House votes necessary for passage.<br /><br />These efforts range from promising government jobs in exchange for votes, cajoling reluctant representatives and lecturing others, relying upon his cabinet, particularly Secretary of State William Seward (David Strathairn), to monitor the ever-changing climate in the House, and hiring the aggressive W.N. Bilbo (James Spader) to use his sometimes questionable methods to round up votes.<br /><br />In addition to this protracted political fight, there's turmoil in Lincoln's private life.  He and wife Mary Todd (Sally Field) lost a son two years earlier and the emotional toll still lingers.  Eldest son Robert (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is eager to join the Union Army but his parents are dead set against it, fearing he will be yet another casualty of war.  Lincoln understands the young man's patriotic impulse and must deal with his adamant wife about letting Robert enlist.<br /><br />"Lincoln" is a long picture with a minimum of action. A brief scene of battle early on gives way to the drama of men making deals, speculating on how the country will fare once the war ends, and posturing on the floor of the House.  Through all of this, Lincoln remains calm and focused and determined that the amendment will be passed.  Mr. Day-Lewis' Lincoln is very human -- a simple man in an extraordinary position who understands the delicate balance of playing politics, sees issues from multiple perspectives, and favors amusing, earthy anecdotes.  Not impulsive, he  charts a carefully thought-out path to his goal.<br /><br />Mr. Day-Lewis is easily the movie's best attribute.  As the 16th President, he imbues Lincoln with stature, humor, leadership, and determination. The make-up helps to make his transformation into Lincoln believable. If you look at those famous Matthew Brady portraits, you will marvel at the similarity. The real Lincoln was more gaunt and looked far more careworn, but Day-Lewis makes up for the physical shortcoming with a powerful portrayal of a man under pressure from his political opponents, uncertainty about what will happen when the war over, and an outspoken wife protective of her surviving children.<br /><br />Sally Field is the real surprise in "Lincoln."  Ms. Field, who gained 20 pounds for the role of Mary, is equal to her screen husband in power. She is physically tiny, particularly in contrast to Day-Lewis' six-foot plus frame, yet she dominates the screen in every scene she's in. Hardly a shrinking violet, she speaks her mind to all, friends and foes alike. At a White House function, for instance, she is quick to tell it like it is to Thaddeus Stevens (Tommy Lee Jones), a man with a history of criticizing the President.  Ms. Field's is a well-tempered performance, and she manages to make the big, fancy period gowns and hats look right at home on her tiny frame.<br /><br />Other performances of merit include Jackie Earle Haley's as Vice President of the Confederacy Alexander Stephens, Bruce McGill's as Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, Hal Holbrook's as political wheeler-dealer Preston Blair, and Jared Harris as Ulysses S. Grant.<br /><br />Rated PG-13, "Lincoln" is the kind of picture that attracts critical praise and Oscar nominations but may not prove to be a blockbuster.  Perhaps in deference to its subject matter, the tone is somber, Spielberg's specialty -- action -- is minimal, and the reliance on dialogue often gives the impression of a filmed stage play rather than a truly cinematic effort.<br /><br />Bonus extras on the four-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack include a digital copy and featurettes on the making of the film, Daniel Day-Lewis' characterization, the film's methodical production design, and the relevance of Lincoln to modern times.
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