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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is an entertaining alternate history lesson detailing how old Honest Abe saved the country from evil bloodsuckers during the Civil War. Who knew? Directed by Timur Bekmanbetov, who directed Wanted, the movie is fast paced and frenetic, which is the director's signature style. Sometimes the action moves too quickly from one scene to another, glossing over large amounts of time, and at other times lingers too long on scenes that do not drive the narrative forward. My biggest complaint is the extreme overuse of cgi effects, some of which are not top quality and tend to look cheap. Benjamin Walker makes a fine Abe Lincoln, and looks like he could be the younger brother of Liam Neeson. Despite some structural flaws Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is an entertaining mix of history, horror and action. It didn't do too well in it's theatrical run, but at home it makes a great time passer that you don't have to think about too much. Recommended.