I finally got to see the movie today with my wife and son. It was a brilliant performance by both Daniel Day Lewis and Sally Field. I also thought that David Strathairn did a great job as Seward. My only complaint would be that they should have ended the movie at the scene where he is walking down the hallway. That was a very moving scene. There was no need to go visit with Tad at Grover's theatre, or see Lincoln on the bed at the Petersen House.
Hey Bill, I too noticed the immaculate appearance of Grant at Appomattox.
Like the rest of you I was looking for Lewis Powells white hat, and John Wilkes Booth on the balcony!