Lincoln

 

Steven Spielberg directs Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

This was a movie that is a reminder just how good of a director Steven Spielberg is.  Forgotten at this point for the most part with all the talk about the new class of directors that churn out movie awesomeness, Spielberg has put forth a historical biopic without any of his usual special effects and what not that can make even the most not interested in history peeps (like myself) riveted by the story being played out on the screen.  And Daniel Day-Lewis completely equals his director's awesomeness with his performance.  The man is pure gold as an actor.  It seemed as if Lincoln himself was alive and back on screen.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  Premium acting and directing are on display and this is easily one of the best movies of the year.