SummaryThe true story of Abraham Lincoln's presidency is told from the perspective of his bodyguard, Ward Hill Lamon and with sets created via CineCollage from actual Civil War photographs.
Directed By:Salvador Litvak
Written By:Nina Davidovich, Salvador Litvak
Saving Lincoln
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Generally Unfavorable
21
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5.2
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Feb 13, 2013
50
A curiosity telling the President's story through the eyes of longtime friend Ward Hill Lamon, it's of interest only to serious history-hounds and techies curious about its unusual green-screen production.
Feb 13, 2013
40
The script, while largely historically accurate, is undermined by stilted dialogue, and the picture is laced with ill-fitting parts that wind up literally all over the matte. The result is a film better suited to classrooms than theaters.
Feb 15, 2013
38
Under even the best of circumstances, Saving Lincoln would have to inevitably face the scrutiny of potential redundancy.
Feb 15, 2013
0
At its worst, the film is a panoply of ersatz camera placement and terrible scene blocking, actors having no clue how to interact with their surroundings as they rifle through dialogue that stands as a series of historical checkpoints rather than a cohesive story.
Feb 12, 2013
0
The tragic ending the material demands precludes viewers from complaining that the movie is the most unpleasant thing that could happen in a theater.
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56% Positive
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Jun 29, 2014
9
Despite the low budget production, the movie is very good. It shows by an eye witness, the courage, the passion, the suffer, the human Abe Lincoln. Its a historical masterpiece, and if you want to learn more about the great american president, I recommend this movie!
Feb 27, 2013
7
With the recent success of Lincoln you knew it was only time before this we got more movies and documentary's about Abraham Lincoln and to my surprise this was quite enjoyable.
Production Company:
- Pictures from the Fringe
- Lane Street Pictures
- Saving Lincoln
Release Date:Feb 15, 2013
Duration:1 h 41 m
Tagline:The true story of an epic friendship
