Stirring performance of an important moment in the history of our country.
PostedFebruary 18, 2013
Babs28
from Greendale, WI,
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
The movie was visually compelling, the acting outstanding, especially by Daniel Day Lewis and the dialogue inspiring. I think the viewer would benefit by first reading Goodwin's book, so they wouldn't get bogged down trying to figure out each character's political position and viewpoint and ultimately, their importance in affecting history. This movie felt a little like a documentary, but it was emotionally compelling to witness the discord of the times and the impassioned viewpoints of the representatives, as they fought for their beliefs.