Lincoln

Steven Spielberg knocks another one out the park in one of the most heavily nominated pictures of the upcoming Oscar race.  Daniel Day-Lewis shines in this role of one of the most celebrated of all Presidents, perfectly fleshing out the role with all the complexities and nuances of the man beyond that of the presidency.  With a winning supporting cast, including Sally Field, James Spader, and Tommy Lee Jones and a historical story that in many ways echoes the current political divide and gridlock in Washington against the backdrop of the Civil War and the question of slavery, the film is very engaging and relevant.  Tying all these great elements together and what really drives the appeal of this film is the fascinating dialogue of the time and as adeptly carried out by the cast.  Lincoln is a must see.  In fact, it is an essential must see for every American that serves to simultaneously entertain, realistically interpret history, and remind us of our greatness as a country and as all inclusive citizens charged with cooperating with each other.