I hate writing negative reviews, but sometimes it’s got to be
done.   

I honestly don’t understand how this movie is getting so many awards. Oh, don’t get me wrong. The acting is so brilliant, but it’s the script that really let it down.

The story follows Lincoln and his government as
they try to pass the amendment which will free the slaves. 
The war rages on.

Daniel Day- Lewis was great. He WAS Lincoln. As I said before, the bad thing about the movie is it’s lack of script. Sally Field plays Mary Todd Lincoln. Another fabulous performance. 

Another thing that I simply have to mention is the costumes,
  which were gorgeous and so well done!

Overall, I wouldn’t really recommend this but it could have been a lot worse.