Lincoln

In the years after the Civil War, a former Union soldier, Lincoln, who is an African American, struggles to establish a life for himself in the West. He faces prejudice and hardship but finds solace and purpose in protecting a small town from a ruthless outlaw gang.

The 1988 film 'Lincoln' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its ambition and Burt Reynolds' performance, while others criticized its pacing and historical inaccuracies. Audiences were generally underwhelmed, finding it to be a somewhat generic Western despite its unique premise.

• Praised for its attempt to explore racial themes in a Western setting.

• Criticized for its slow pacing and predictable plot.

• Burt Reynolds' performance was a point of contention, with some finding it compelling and others unconvincing.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Lincoln' (1988) is not widely available. What little information exists suggests it did not garner significant attention or strong opinions from Google users.

The film was one of Burt Reynolds' attempts to transition into more dramatic roles, though it did not achieve significant critical or commercial success.