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With the most preposterous of plots, one would expect "Lincoln" to be funny, but it's not. It takes itself as seriously as a disease, and therein lies the biggest problem with this film. Produced by Tim Burton and directed by Timur Bekmambetov, "Lincoln's" seriousness is a complete about-face from the outrageousness of its premise. If it played itself fast and loose, we'd have something completely original and off the rails - a movie that could easily become a cult classic. Instead we just have a silly title.
 
Based off the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith (he also wrote the screenpay), "Lincoln" strictly follows the superhero formula; young Lincoln witnesses his mother's death by a vampire, then in blind rage seeks vengeance. Enter wise mage Henry Sturgess (Dominic Cooper), who teaches the store clerk/law student to focus his anger, wield an ax, and become the ultimate vampire hunter -- a prerequisite to run for office.
 
Over the years, Lincoln splits his duties.
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