Movie Review: Lincoln

English: Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The latest movie about Abe Lincoln, former president of United States credited to have abolished slavery and emancipated people of color. I just returned from watching this movie and I would sum up this movie as a flick of Intense dialogue, serious politics, and very little action.

Set in the backdrop of the American civil war the movie is all about how Abe Lincoln and his Republican party colleagues go about securing the necessary votes to pass the 13th amendment to the constitution which mandated emancipation of all slaves and granted them freedom.

I must say after watching this movie irrespective of the time, country or people involved; politics is dirty, corrupt, and manipulative. It is only for those who possess a high level of wicked intelligence and that is what perhaps makes politicians the most hated and envied folk in this world. Hated because of their manipulative behavior and envied because everyone can't be like them and these are the people who get to enjoy all the perks of absolute power.

Coming back to the movie. If you are an action movie fan, do yourself a favor "Avoid this movie!!!" else you will be bored and probably sleep right through. Highly recommended for political science students and those interested in politics.