The movie is successful at portraying Lincoln as kind, compassionate, wise, knowledgeful, loveable, orator, humorous, family man & good father who sometimes tells nice stories as introduction to main thing he wants to say. He loves people & wants to serve them well. Though I'm not American he is my hero & my inspiration though he lived around 150 years ago. I learn from him when I think about him. Congratulation to Spielberg who could do this so delicate & well. Exceptional acting form Daniel Day-Lewis, if you also watch "There will be blood" or "My left foot", you will be convinced how powerful he is in different roles in way that he is simply untouchable.