Finally saw Spielberg's "Lincoln" today, avoiding it because I thought it might be as slow-moving as his "War Horse" pic last year. Although "Lincoln" has a few self-consciously "noble" moments, this is his most cerebral drama since "Schindler's List," featuring a (literally) towering performance by Daniel Day Lewis. The guy disappears in a role that could've turned out ridiculous if it had been spun like a "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" attraction at Disneyland. Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field have scene-stealing moments which made this WAY more engaging than I expected. To call "Lincoln" educational (even though it is), under-sells it like a TV documentary by PBS. This is good old fashioned, grand entertainment - with a fast-moving Kushner screenplay. - d.
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 01:14:50 -0600 From: [email protected] Subject: RECOMMENDED To: [email protected] LINCOLN: In a word, superb. Daniel Day Lewis is outstanding, with a stellar supporting cast. Sally Field is riveting. And the great Tony Kushner, the author of "Angels in America" has delivered a screenplay "for the ages." Not a boring minute in it. All of this coalesces with Spielberg's great direction. He is such a great director when he has first class material to work with. One of the few films I have seen this year that, when I walked out after the screening, I said "I would see that again." Even John Williams, whose scoring I am not a huge fan of, was great. K. Kirby McDanielMovieArt Original Film PostersP.O. Box 4419Austin TX 78765-4419512 479 6680 www.movieart.netmobile 512 589 5112 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
