By Courtney Hazlett, NBC News
We've seen images of Daniel Day-Lewis as he began his transformation into Abraham Lincoln for the new Steven Spielberg film, "Lincoln." Now that the movie's full-length trailer is out, it appears we can rename this flick "Oscar Bait," because there is no way that Day-Lewis' incredible portrayal of the 16th President of the United States is going to be overlooked by the Academy.
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Even if history buffs ultimately decide to take issue with the Hollywood treatment of Lincoln -- the film also features Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens, David Strathairn as William Seward, Jackie Earle Haley as Alexander Stephens, Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln and Joseph-Gordon Levitt as their son, Robert -- the visual direction of the period drama appears stunning, even in this short trailer.
And in terms of acting, it also appears that Day-Lewis' performance is much more subtle. His last Oscar-winning performance in "There Will be Blood" was nothing if not impassioned; it will be interesting to see Day-Lewis take on a role that requires a more deft touch.
"Lincoln" will land in theaters Nov. 9.
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