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A Somewhat Good Film... Again...
I have to say, I am a HUGE fan of Hilary Duff. She is a perfect role model: beauty, fashion sense, an aspiring actress, a beautiful voice, a rising career, and smarts, while still keeping her cool and not embarrassing herself. Except, I would have to say, for movies. While not always making the right choice in characters, Hilary always does a great job in playing them, as she did in the Lizzie McGuire Movie. However, it was the plot I was concerned about. Not only was the mix-up between Lizzie and Isabella too unrealistic to be put in to words, so was the concert scene and Isabella's fake Italian accent and wig. Since Hilary's natural hair color is brown, couldn't they have died it that color? Also, how much longer could we have been waiting for the Lizzie and Gordo plot to conclude! Though I have to say it was a good way to end it, why couldn't we see more? Hopefully, the Lizzie McGuire show will continue on and we will see what happens after the big moment in the movie.

The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Based on the hit Disney Channel original series "Lizzie McGuire"
The Lizzie Mcguire Movie completes the chronicals of the klutzy, insecure teen, Lizzie McGuire.

After a mishapped junior high graduation, Lizzie travels to Rome on a class field trip with best friend Gordo, enemy Kate, and past love interest Ethan. As soon as they get there, Lizzie proclaims that her and Gordo must find adventures. At the Trevi Fountain, after making a wish, Lizzie is mistaken as pop superstar Isabella, and meets Paolo, Isabella's former boyfriend and singing partner. After explaining to Lizzie that he and Isabella must present an award and sing on-stage, Paolo begs her to pose as Isabella in order to avoid a lawsuit. Gordo reminds her of the "adventures" they are supposed to have, and Lizzie reluctantly agrees.

Being forced to sneak out during the class tours around Rome, Lizzie fakes sick to fool vulture-like chaperone and high school principal Ms. Ungermyer. Riding Paolo's Vespa around Rome, she is quickly transformed from the tripping, klutzy Lizzie, to the brunet-turned-blonde Isabella. From going through wacky costumes and an obsessed clothing designer, she is swept up into a tornado of confusion. Meanwhile, Kate, Lizzie's roomate, gets hold of her whereabouts during the class tours, while Ethan, Gordo's roomate, suspects Gordo is jealous of Lizzie and Paolo. After Gordo makes a gutsy move to defend Lizzie, he winds up in mundo-trouble. Also, to top it all off, Matt, Lizzie's pesky little brother, plans to foil her fun after discovering her on the cover of an Italian tabloid. Persuading his parents to fly to Rome to visit Lizzie, they arrive on the same night Lizzie and Paolo perform. The mysterious Isabella arrives at the Italian airport, informing Lizzie and Gordo of some shocking news.

The Lizzie McGuire Movie is every young girls dream, with spice and pizzaz as well. Hilary Duff will steal your heart with co-stars Yani Gellman, (Paolo) Adam Lamberg,(Gordo)Ashllie Brilloult,(Kate) and Clayton Schnider (Ethan). With the right mix of friends, family, romance, and hapiness, The Lizzie McGuire Movie has made the top of my favorite movies!

A GREAT MOVIE FOR HILARY DUFF TO PLAY IN!
TERRIFIC!I FIRST SAW IT WITH MY FRIEND,AND WE BOTH LOVED IT!HILARY DUFF IS GREAT PLAYING LIZZIE!I LIKED THE SONG"WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF"AND I`M A BOY!!!!BUT I KINDAVE COULDENT HELP IT!!!THE TRAILER MADE IT LOOK SO GOOD!!!I RECCOMEND THIS MOVIE FOR EVERYBODY!

amazing
I think that this is the most amazing film that i ever seen

Like Mary-Kate&Ashley only someone killed off a twin *yes!*
BLAH BLAH blondie goes to foreign country... seen it... hated it!
the "blonde travels" thing is getting RELLAY old! GOD! would someone put mary-k & a along with duffy the blonde in a slasher flick where all the dumb people die!!! I don't know if the rest of the world notices this,(PROBABLY NOT!) but people like duffy and the dumb(...)!!!! look at duffy! she TRIES to sing and TRIES to act while trying to look SMART! don't spend your money or time watching this crap!!! PLEASE! you will thank me! ... Read more

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"Day Lincoln Was Shot" Television Masterpiece
During a trip to our nation's capital in March of '98, I visited the Ford's Theater in downtown Washington,D.C. There I became totally enthralled with the whole Lincoln assasanation conspiracy. About a month after I returned home, I watched "The Day Lincoln Was Shot" on TNT. It was the most fascinating movie I'd ever seen. It gave an account of Lincoln's and Booth's final days and humanized the often misunderstood assasin. Rob Morrow of "Northern Exposure" & "Quiz Show" fame portrays John Wilkes Booth, the young, talented thespian son of Junius Booth, one of the most famous actors of his time. Lance Henriksen plays one of America's most revered figures, President Abraham Lincoln. Morrow's excellent portryal of Booth shows a patriotic and spirited side of him that few people ever realize. The film begins with Booth galloping through the woods, trying to escape, and then being caught in a burning barn. From then on the film is shown in hindsight, beginning with the day Richmond fell. It also shows a romantic & loving side of both Lincoln and Booth, from Lincoln's torrid but comical relationship with Mary Todd, to Booth's courtship of the young and fair Lucy Hale, daughter of an American ambassador. Lincoln's realationship with his youngest son Tad is also very well portrayed throughout the film. In retrospect I feel that this movie is one of the finest movies about President Lincoln ever made. A spectacular ensemble of actors. Morrow's portrayal is award-worthy. A masterpiece in made-for-television movies. END

Best Lincoln Portrayal I've Ever Seen!
I purchased this video recently and have watched it TWICE now within the past 24 hours - it was so well done.

Having read quite a bit on Lincoln in the past, I can tell you that this movie is very historically accurate - a rarity for Hollywood.

The actors who portrayed Abraham Lincoln (Lance Hendriksen) and John Wilkes Booth (Rob Morrow) were absolutely outstanding in their performances.

I would love to see more movies made like this dramatizing actual historical events - they educate and expand the mind, as well as entertain.

If you're an admirer of "The Great Emancipator," then this video is a must for your collection.

Fair
This wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. The biggest disappointment for me were the main players. Few of them really looked like the historical persona. Lincoln's portrayal was a letdown from the start. Although he looked fairly close, his voice was all wrong. Lincoln had a squeaky voice with a real Kentucky twang. (This comes from observations by Lincoln's law partner, Herndon as well as Nicolaye & Haye, Lincoln's secretaries and biographers) Hal Holbrook actually came closest to the right pitch and tone. Even more annoying was the portrayal of Sec. of War Edward Stanton. Here, he comes across like a frustrated grandfather. The real Stanton was NOT a Lincoln fan, he once refered to Lincoln as the "original baboon" and constantly challenged the 16th president on issue after issue. Lincoln would let Stanton have his temper tantrums, but managed to "put his foot down" at the right time. Stanton himself was far from well liked by other members of the cabinet and was actually feared and loathed by many. First Lady Mary Todd was far too slender and attractive in this depiction. If you've ever seen photos of the real Mary, she looked dowdy if not downright frumpy. Her rages were legendary in Washington. She once chased a deliveryman down the street with a broomstick. Secretary Seward called her a "she-wolf" and others dubbed her a bit**. A surprise for me was the portrayal of Dr. Charles A. Leale, the 27 year old Army surgeon who took charge of Lincoln after the shooting. The actor bore more than striking resemblance. It was almost spooky to watch. Jim Bishop's book was followed closely which was one of the more appealing parts of this film. Even snippets of dialog from the book crept in with regularity.

The Day Lincoln Was Shot
This was a terrible movie. Started out slow with boring acts, didn't even get worth watching until the end. Glad I loaned the film out from the library.

A refreshing Film
Take a chance on this well made film that is simply enjoyable to watch. Rob Morrow in particular is amazing and you can't afford to miss watching this film. All TV films should be as good. Also take the time to see Rough Riders, Truman, and Conspiracy. ... Read more