Die Lincoln Verschwörung (2010)
41KDie Lincoln Verschwörung: Directed by Robert Redford. With James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline, Evan Rachel Wood. Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.
“I saw this movie twice with two different friends who wanted to go. I thought it was great the first time and even better the second. The second time I watched from the perspective of believing Mary was guilty and was surprised that I enjoyed it even more that time. Robin Wright and James McAvoy do an amazing job in portraying real, complicated human beings. Kevin Kline seems villainous, but can also be read as a strong man in the grip of emotion and overwhelming responsibility. The cast is riveting, with breathtakingly well-done small and large parts. Couldnu0026#39;t take my eyes off Stephen Root and John Collum during their time on the screen. I enjoyed it and it got me thinking. Thereu0026#39;s real subtlety here — art and history brought together.”
