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At the same time, he's kinda thinking he might want to jump into politics during this tumultuous time in America. And so you have this intensifying struggle between humans and the living dead playing out against the backdrop of the North and South on the brink of Civil War. The notion that the horrors of slavery should be placed on a parallel with monster horror as entertainment is really rather distasteful, punctuated by the sight of vampires getting gored on a battlefield with Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address in the background. But that's nothing compared to the line about being late for the theater that Mrs. Lincoln hollers at her husband toward the end. Even when "Abraham Lincoln" finally gives in and tries to loosen up, it gets it all wrong. "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," a 20th Century Fox release, is rated R for violence throughout and brief sexuality. Running time: 105 minutes. One and a half stars out of four. ___ Motion Picture Association of America rating definitions: G -- General audiences. All ages admitted. PG -- Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 -- Special parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. R -- Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 -- No one under 17 admitted.
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