Lincoln

Starring: Daniel Day Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones
Director: Steven Spielberg
Rating: ●●●●● - A Landmark

Lincoln is a great movie.
Expectations, to be honest, were high, given that we are talking about a movie directed by Steven Spielberg, with Daniel Day Lewis, about one of the most important and influential American presidents.
The movie is not however, a biopic, in the sense that the real focus of the movie is not Lincoln but rather the debate in America around the approval of the 13th amendment of the constitution that abolished slavery, a turning point in World's history.
It is not by chance that this movie has been made now with Obama president, because it represents the latest step in the Afro-American battle for equality, a process started with the approval of 13th amendment 150 years ago.
The movie requires a bit of historic preparation, and gives for granted that you already understand the context of the secession war and the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863.
As said it is not a biopic, but a movie about politics, and in this period when everybody complains about bad politicians (regardless of where you live) gives us one of the greatest examples of what being a good politician means.
In conclusion I want to highlight the immense performance of Daniel Day Lewis as president Lincoln, surly worth the Oscar.
Excellent movie, excellent acting performance.