Comments on: Discuss: Is Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ Typical Oscar Bait, Or Is There Something More?

By: OP Hip

OP Hip — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

—Lewis can be a superb impressionist, if not much
of an actor of an actor of depth. Alas, even he can't get beyond
the make up job in this stilted, stale, done-to-death retread.

The ONLY thing —still—- unexamined, indeed, unmentioned
in the Lincoln story was his KEY alliance with the Czar of Russia
in the face of pressure from City of London monopoly Globalist banking.

BOTH leaders emancipated their slaves, and serfs, almost simultaneously.

Spielberg continues to BALK the unfolding scandal of Hollywood's
4 decades of relentless, eager and 'on board' predictive programming
for the Globalist agenda —-including horrific FINAL EUGENICS.

He continues to deliver the stalest of the stale PC moral alibis —-for himself.

STEER CLEAR!

By: Kurskij

Kurskij — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

The trailer was very low-key for some reason. But that must be a deliberate choice by Spielberg. Note that trailers for his movies always reflect the tone and pace of the final product. To me this looks more like Schindler's List than Amistad as some people pointed out.

Spielberg might have been a tad too overwhelmed with his own technical prowess lately (War Horse isn't a bad movie by any means, but it looked so polished I could almost see the varnish dropping from the screen – strange complaint, but it took me out of the movie).

Here I believe he goes for a simpler, more intimate take on historical events. And Day-Lewis is definitely up for the challenge. So let's wait and, hopefully, enjoy Spielbergs return to form.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

I think the key here is Daniel Day-Lewis, who seems to a knack for sussing out the credibility of a script and film makers. Plus, a think Spielberg is probably due a good one after his recent run.

By: Pluie

Pluie — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

..I still think it's just a bad trailer..

By: wayno

wayno — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

2x BEST DIRECTOR- SPIELBERG
2x BEST ACTOR- LEWIS
2x BEST ACTRESS-FIELD

NOTHING BUT OSCAR BAITâ¦.LOOKS GOOD

By: JD

JD — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

Why on earth must there be an editorial simultaneously pandering to and apologizing for the kind of bellowing, ignorant tasteless assholes who scream and rant about anything that isn't "Kick-Ass" or "300" or the latest sneering, immature, hate-filled supposed "comedy"?

I hope Spielberg makes nothing but "War Horse" type old-fashioned studio films for the rest of his career, just to piss these guys off. The fact that you are qouting these dipshits in the body of this piece as if they are offering legitimate critical opinions is just…painful.

By: MDL

MDL — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

Is ANY movie released after Labor Day typical Oscar bait? Do we need to ask? [I'm not blaming any filmmakers for this btw].

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

I think if you're making a story about our greatest president, you can't help but make it Oscar worthy. And that comes easier for a director of Spielbergs caliber.

By: MJ

MJ — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

Thank you for the calm optimism backed with plenty of substance, I said plenty in the last article, perhaps I'll copy some of that over here later, I don't know. I do want to point out that the film focuses on the last four MONTHS of his life, not years, & this fact makes your argument even stronger.

By: cirkusfolk

cirkusfolk — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

I don't get the Spielberg hate going on here. I own more movies made by him more than any other director, and it's not cause I'm a huge fan per se (if I was I'd own them all) but because they are just good movies. It's true he hasn't been very consistent lately, but I'm hoping this film puts him back on track. Films I own: Jaws, ET, all three Indiana Jones', Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can and Munich. So yes, Munich was his last great film but that was 7 years ago. He's due.

Side note: the only other director I own 10 of their films is the Coen Brothers.

By: brace

brace — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

I don't know about Spielberg's motivation to make this movie. But I'm cure Day-Lewis didn't take this role for Oscar. What actor would refuse to play Lincoln in film, unless he has a serious lack of confidence in his own acting abilities?

By: Raptor

Raptor — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

I'm interested to see how the oft mentioned "procedural" elements of the story come across in the film. We'll see about Munich comparisons cause let's be honest here, Munich is dope. Any word on rating on this movie? He only wins with "R" Ratings and "War Horse" would have been better if it was R.

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

I was only commenting on the music, it just cheapened it all for me. The images, the acting, the designs all look great to me, but good lord, John Williams… I don't know, maybe I'm still reeling from his War Horse score so now I'm paying more attention to it than usual.

By: Christian

Christian — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

I believe the film will deliver, just wait and see, this is another "Munich".

By: Matt N.

Matt N. — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

Great piece, Oliver. I have no clue why the reaction to this trailer was so negative, but I think it looks quite good. You're right that Spielberg's track record has been a little off lately, so maybe this is the turning point. Either way, I can't wait to see DDL.

By: owdl114

owdl114 — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:46:51 +0000

Seriously?! You're writing articles on this after a 2 and a half minute trailer? You shouldn't be. Judgement surely should be saved until after you've seen the full length feature.