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LINCOLN is out on BluRay now (BluRay/DVD Combo Pack Giveaway 2 winners)

Every so often, a film comes along that just gets everything right.  The story, the casting, the set, the music- and 2012’s Lincoln is one of those films.  It’s got all of the components of most great movies, the ones we seek to watch over and over, and it’s got a little something extra- the historical piece.  While this is not the exact story of what happened during Abe Lincoln’s life, this film does a really great job of telling the story for film, based on true events.  We did not end up being able to see this movie in the theaters, which I’d have loved to do, but I’m glad we have it for home viewing. I know we’ll watch it again and again, but I also know as the kids get older and start learning more about our nation’s history that we’ll be sharing with them as well.

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I was a little (pleasantly) surprised at how well the film kept my interest. I mean (this is NOT a spoiler alert), Lincoln dies, so there’s that anticipation.  But  I was still really involved with the film and enjoying the entire movie.  Even with the knowledge that the main character expires before the end.

Inspired by the true-life events confronting Abraham Lincoln and his monumental moral and political challenge to amend the United States Constitution to permanently abolish slavery, “LINCOLN” is a rich and compelling historical and human drama that has been hailed as one of the best film of the year. In-depth bonus features on the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack takes viewers behind-the-scenes of director Spielberg’s life-long fascination with Lincoln and the 12 years it took to bring the story of one of history’s and mankind’s greatest triumphs to the screen.

 
THREE readers will win a BluRay DVD combo pack of LINCOLN!

I received a sample of this movie for my review. Opinions are my own.

About Brett

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus a whole lot of assorted indoor and outdoor pets. We love to travel, play games, watch movies, and be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

We've recently decided that it's time for me to re-enter the workforce, so when I'm not on the blog or in the car driving kids to soccer or gymnastics, I'm trying to find a position out in the world that lets me use my life experiences, social media experience and employment background!

Comments

  13. Geoff K says

    I haven’t seen it yet, but I look forward to seeing Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field portray the Lincolns!

  22. mary gardner says

    I have not seen it yet but am looking forward to seeing sally field as mary todd lincoln

  27. Leslie L. Stanziani says

    I have not seen this movie yet but really want to.I am a history buff and love anything about the different presidents.

  28. Barbara S says

    I haven’t seen it yet but I am a big fan of Daniel Day Lewis & Tommy Lee Jones. Sally Field is a great actress also.

  32. Tricia Andrews says

    I have not seen it yet but I believe Sally Fields as Mary Todd Lincoln will be an amazing performance!

  42. Ed Nemmers says

    I liked when there is a knock at Tommy Lee Jones’ character’s room and he says, “It opens.”

  44. Anne Perry says

    I watched this movie and voted for Daniel Day Louis for the screen actors guild awards

  54. Carolsue says

    I have not seen Lincoln yet — but Daniel Day Lewis will be my favorite actor when I do see it! I love him!

  55. Louis says

    I haven’t seen the movie, that’s why I am excited about the BluRay
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

  56. Jamie Brigham says

    I have not seen Lincoln but friends of mine have and they all loved it. I love movies about our history especially regarding presidents.

  59. Grant Larsen says

    Daniel day Lewis was my favorite character!This was one of my favorite movie of last year!

  63. Nicole L. says

    I haven’t actually seen it yet. I have tiny people so our living room is the only theater I’m allowed until they’re older.

  74. Erin Collins says

    I really enjoyed Lincoln’s character – I think DDL portrayed him very well.

  88. Terra Heck says

    I haven’t seen the movie yet but would like to. I heard it’s good. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  100. Monica P says

    I loved the movie. The acting was fabulous. I thought Mary Todd Lincoln was cast well.

  103. Hannah M says

    I just recently saw it, and I LOVED the character of Tommy Lee Jones (Thaddeus Stevens). His humor and scenes were just brilliant.

  105. Peggy Greco says

    No I havent seen Lincoln in a theatre, but want to see it very much. I like everything about the movie.

  112. Sue Hull says

    I haven’t seen it yet. I really like Sally Field,Daniel Day Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones so I know with them in it it’s going to be good. Thank you 🙂

  122. Rick M. says

    I saw the film when it was in the theaters and Sally Fields portrayed a great Mrs. Lincoln

  124. Cindy Merrill says

    No, haven’t seen the movie yet. I once had a cookbook that had some of President Lincoln’s favorite recipes, however. Historians believe his last meal was a simple quick lunch of leftover chicken and prehaps a slice of pie or cobbler- they didn’t want to be late for the theatre.

  126. Annmarie W. says

    I haven’t seen the movie, but I’m guessing that Lincoln will be my favorite character! My daughter got to see this movie on a field trip through school, so I’m really looking forward to seeing it myself!

  129. Devin says

    yes i did, i liked the reveal of lincoln talking to the black soldiers in the begining

  135. Karen says

    I’ve seen it. Hard to pick one scene for a favorite, but probably when he explains to his cabinet how the Emancipation. Proclamation isn’t enough, and makes the case for a constitutional amendment.

  136. Georgia Beckman says

    I have seen it. My favorite scene is when Lincoln goes into the room where his son is sleeping on the floor & he lies down next to him & cuddles up.

  144. Tammy S says

    I have not seen the movie yet. So wanting too see it thou. I heard Tommy lee Jones, Sally Fields & Daniel Day Lewis are great in it

  152. Karen Propes says

    No we have not seen it yet, hope we win I hear its a great movie.
    ncjeepster@aol.com

  153. Katy S says

    Yes, I’ve seen it. Lincoln is my favorite character. Daniel Day Lewis did an amazing job.

  155. Susan Broughton says

    No, I haven’t seen the movie yet. Thats why I want to win this, so we can see it finally.

  159. Victoria Carlson says

    I have not seen the movie yet, but I keep hearing such great things about it. I really would love to see it!

  162. Ari says

    Yes, I’ve seen it! I’m going to be obvious and choose Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln as my favorite character! I’ve read a lot about Lincoln and his journey from Illinois to Washington and I think the film got much of it correct.

  169. Ryan C says

    I saw the movie in theaters the week it came out and loved it. I loved Daniel Day Lewis as Lincoln and I’d love to add this to my movie collection. Thanks!

  170. Priscilla Benavides says

    I have not seen Lincoln yet but I would love to watch in on Blu ray at the comfort of my home!
    priscillavbenavides at yahoo dotcom

  171. Lauren Becker says

    I haven’t seen it, but I’d love this for a friend who did see it…he seemed to really enjoy it overall.

  173. John Heim says

    Haven’t seen it yet, but we were going to see it now that it came out on DVD and On Demand. Don’t know the characters, except, of course, for Lincoln.

  174. Melissa P. says

    I have not seen the movie yet. However, I do want to see it. I heard it was a great film.

  177. Anastasia says

    I haven’t seen it yet, so here’s to hoping I win 🙂 Thanks for the chance 🙂

  179. Rita M says

    Yes, saw it at the theater. Daniel Day-Lewis in anything! – but his portrayal of President Lincoln was amazing!

  188. Jill A. Collins says

    We did see Lincoln in the theater. I loved that they showeed just how easy it was as an average citizen in those days to walk in to the white house and talk with the President himself. Times have changed so much from what the governing for the people really meant.

  197. Kelly Nicholson says

    Have you seen Lincoln? What was your favorite character, scene, or feature from the movie?

    have not seen it

  199. April Brenay says

    yes I’ve seen it, I Loved the chemistry with Sally Field, she really owned her part

  201. Tim Simmons says

    No, but seeing it on blueRay would be the next best thing to seeing it in a theater.

  214. Colleen Maurina says

    I have not seen Lincoln yet but am so anxious to because I have heard so many good things about it.

  216. Maureen G says

    My book club read the book by Delores Kearns Goodwin but I have not seen the movie. I would like to see how well the movie “Lincoln” follows her book

  226. Christina says

    I have not see the movie yet, not sure how since hubby has been wanting to see it lol.

  228. TAMMY CUEVAS says

    Saw the movie; LOVED it! The entire movie is fantastic, but the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation brought me to tears. I was literally on the edge of my seat during the vote, and obviously I know it passed, but it was still a nail-biter.

    TCuevas@iccable.com

  231. cheryl says

    haven’t seen the movie yet but living in the “Land of Lincoln” state we will definitely be watching this

  233. steve weber says

    I saw it, the scene at the end where they are in the court room putting the votes together was quite powerful.

  241. Karen Glatt says

    I have not seen this movie yet and that is why I would love to win it! Daniel Day Lewis playing the part of Lincoln is what I am so interested in seeing!

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