What a politician!

Kristofer 2022-01-25 08:06:28

The statue of the figure sitting in the hall on the US Capitol Hill is not General George Washington, who led the people of this country to win independence under the hail of bullets, but to prevent the country from dividing decades after the founding of the country, and then lead the American people to go further The ideals of freedom, democracy, and equality, a legendary president who established the status of the United States as a great power and defended the territorial integrity of the United States - Abraham Lincoln.

He is the 16th president of the United States. He is the first Republican president in the history of the United States. Born in poverty, he spent his entire life writing his own, and the most legendary inspirational stories in the United States and the world.

This film tells the most splendid life experience of this legendary figure-as the president of the United States, during the outbreak of the American Civil War, on the one hand, he was responsible for the strategic command of the northern government army during the war, and rebelled against the south. The army is advancing. On the other hand, he and his team have to deal with the politicians in Congress, trying their best and using all means to win enough votes to pass the 13th Amendment to the House of Representatives. In this way, all black slaves in the United States will be liberated, the slave system will be abolished, and the United States will become a country of freedom, democracy and equality in the true sense.

Hollywood actor Daniel Day-Lewis successfully portrayed the most influential president in the entire American history in front of the camera; at the same time, he also played the role of a strong husband and loving father in the family, in the face of his wife's censure and At the time of his son's rebellion, this man who had been tormented by countless government affairs was devastated. As he shuttles through various circles with complicated relations between the country's political situation, colleagues, political enemies, family, family, etc., he also appears powerless and irritable, thus showing this great man on the screen. one side. But when all his efforts finally came to light, when the crucial Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution was passed in a thrilling House vote, resulting in the war ending in victory. It's finally time for the successful statesman and legendary president to take a break, but ironically, an assassination really did.

In addition to describing a tragic war at the beginning, the film does not describe the war with the most casualties in American history. Steven Spielberg, through the dialogue between Lincoln and several black soldiers, will The story brings into the theme of the film. Throughout the whole film, Spielberg did not introduce the description of the war into the camera for a long time, but he showed the audience a battlefield without gunsmoke. Fights between politicians, sparring in parliament, cynicism, and behind-the-scenes lobbying, intimidation, and even bribery to get votes, and so much more. And the performance of Daniel Day-Lewis master and make this film even more brilliant. Therefore, I personally think that this film is better than "Escape from Tehran" in terms of the storyline, the influence of historical events on American society, the influence of historical figures in American society, and the skills and performance of the director and the leading actors. . But it is also an American theme film. This film is only a balance consideration for the judges, giving "DreamWorks" a consoling "Best Actor" award, while the biggest award was awarded to "Fox" and "Warner Bros.", which happened to be It also ironically confirms the subject matter of this film-politics. In fact, the seemingly fair Oscar awards are so mysterious!

Let's talk about the actors in this film. In addition to the masterful performance of Daniel Day-Lewis, the joining of veteran movie stars Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones has also enhanced the film a lot. "囧Joseph" also played tricks in the film, playing Lincoln's rebellious second son. Coupled with a vote of often-appearing soy sauce actors, the film's cast can be described as luxurious.

Finally, the protagonist of this film-Lincoln, the legendary figure, is the first president of the United States to be assassinated, and one of the few presidents who is not a mysterious organization: Freemasonry, so far the other Two were not Freemasons: John F. Kennedy, who was also assassinated during his term, and the other is the current president: Barack Obama. Eh...I don't know if it will..., April Fool's Day, just have some fun.

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Lincoln quotes

  • Abraham Lincoln: But there is one Ethan Allen story that I'm very partial to...

    Edwin Stanton: No! No, you're, you're going to tell a story! I don't believe that I can bear to listen to another one of your stories right now!

    [storms out, shouting down the corridor as he goes, voice trailing off]

    Edwin Stanton: I need the B&O sideyard schedules for Alexandria! I asked for them this morning!

  • George Pendleton: Are you despairing, or merely lazy? This fight is for The United States of America! Nothing suffices. A rumor? Nothing! They're not lazy! They're busily buying votes! While we hope to be saved by the national mood?

    [looks over at Stevens, at his desk consulting with Ashley and Julian]

    George Pendleton: Before this blood is dry, when Stevens next takes the floor, taunt him. You excel at that. Get him to proclaim what we all know he believes in his coal-colored heart. That this vote is meant to set the black race on high, to niggerate

    [sic]

    George Pendleton: America...

    Fernando Wood: George, please. Stay on course.

    George Pendleton: Bring Stevens to full froth. I can ensure that every newspaperman from Louisville to San Francisco will be here to witness it and print it.

    [Colfax gavels the chamber to order]