LINCOLN.
So, how do you tackle the life of an influential statesman without incorporating a vampire subplot?
In the case of this film from Spielberg you look at one of his most important pieces of legislation, the thirteenth amendment to abolish slavery and how he got it passed.
The country is weary from a long grinding war that has claimed countless lives. There is an end in site and Lincoln believes that it is the best moment to end slavery once and for all. The film follows all the back room negotiating, deals and compromise that was involved in making it a reality.
Being Spielberg he can't resist having a ****ing kid in the picture staring at stuff in wide eyed amazement but this is frankly kept to a minimum here so does not ruin the film with the directors usual predilection for schmaltzy crap.
Actually quite good.
Dracula. (Dan Curtis)
Great adaptation of Dracula from the legendary Dan curtis. Well worth seeking out. The Blu-ray is region locked sadly but looks astonishing.
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