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Studio: Platinum Disc Llc Release Date: 02/28/2006 Run time: 188 minutesSimilarProduct
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Gore Vidal's "Lincoln" 
by .. collecting DVDs (alaska)
I am so thankful I ignored the negative reviews!!
I loved this mini-series on tv and recorded it on vhs at ep!!! What was I thinking? How to save tape??
I was thrilled to find out it was finally on dvd. But when I read how badly the lighting, sound, etc. was, I was doing some rethinking.
Then I thought again. If I enjoyed watching my horrible copy on vhs over and over again, the dvd couldn't possible be any worse. So I did order.
And I'm glad I did. The dvd far exceeds my badly taped vhs version. The movie is enjoyable, factual, and unforgettable. Lincoln fans MUST get this dvd!
Another look at who Abraham and Mary Lincoln were by .. J. Milam ()
I have read Gore Vidal's book many years ago and I obtained a copy of the movie by recording the TV series. But because VHS tape is not very permanent...I decided to order the dvd. The movie follows pretty close to the book. Sam Waterston is an excellent Lincoln. I have seen my fair share of Lincolns over the years with the only other one I like and that Henry Fonda in his portrayal of "Young Mr. Lincoln". The movie moves along with great characters portraying such people as Seward, Chase, Gen. Winfield Scott (John Houseman was an excellent choice). And of course Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Lincoln. All in all, I have certain videos or movies that I can watch over and over again once a month or so. I heard a interview of Sam Waterston regarding his portrayal of Lincoln and that he had to work at that "Western" accent as well as the high-pitched voice that describes Lincoln's speaking. I recommend it to anyone.
A True Lincoln Portrait by .. Keith A. Keyser (Springfield, MO)
Gore Vidal presents the noble yet tragic figure of Abraham Lincoln in a very accurate fashion. Being a professor of history, I appreciate the realism in Vidal's presentation of both the people and events in the story. The struggles Lincoln faced as a politician, president, husband and father are well-developed by Vidal through his dramatic writing. The viewer comes to feel a sense of identity with Lincoln, who is portrayed not only as a great man in history, but also as a man much like you and I might associate with in our everyday lives. While staying fairly true to the historic Lincoln and events of the time, the film's dramatic presentation keep the interests of the viewer who might not necessarily be a history buff. The high quality of Vidal's work actually encourages the viewer to take a further look into other historic representations on film, from which there are many to choose.
Good enough to watch again and again! by .. ()
This is the best fictional movie about Lincoln that I have ever seen. It is intelligent and accurate, and beautifully directed. Sam Waterston is brilliant in the title role and Mary Tyler Moore is a fantastic Mrs. Lincoln. Believe me, I have watched this movie at least 25 times. It's terrific.
"With malice toward none, with charity for all..." by .. Steven Hancock (Winston Salem, NC United States)
Gore Vidal's "Lincoln" presents, quite possibly, the most accurate depiction of Lincoln on film. Unlike previous films, this one shows that Lincoln did not become "the Great Emancipator" overnight; rather, his views on the issue of slavery and emancipation, and ultimately having colored troops enlisted, changed over the course of the four years of the American Civil War, and this film does a great job of showing these changing views.
While the film is not the best written, the flaws in the script are made up for by strong production values and, most importantly, terrific performances. Sam Waterston gives what is possibly the best performance as Lincoln on film, showing his humor, as well as his darker sides, and the sadness at the loss of a son. While the very beautiful Mary Tyler Moore doesn't look like the short, rather pudgy Mary Todd Lincoln, her performance is well-nuanced, showing both the tenderness and the slight insanity that she was believed to have. The supporting cast is very good, and the depictions of some of the battles, while not always accurate, bring a little excitement to this historical drama.
While the DVD doesn't present the best picture quality, the power of the program itself more than makes up for it. As an avid student of Civil War history, I found Gore Vidal's "Lincoln" to be as definitive a depiction of our Sixteenth President as has been produced, and I recommend it both to historians and those who enjoy great drama.
Movie/DVD Grade: A-