As Obama and Romney debate, Disney releases a new 'Lincoln' TV spot
The drama gets a healthy jolt with a new trailer
"Here comes the judge. Here comes the judge."
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Did you catch the debate tonight? Most seem to agree: no matter your politics, Jim Lehrer loses. Okay, maybe that's harsh. And you heard Romney, Lehrer has a pink slip coming anyway.
In any case, much has been made of Steven Spielberg's desire to keep "Lincoln" out of the election cycle so as to not be seen as attempting to impact the proceedings. Hence the AFI Fest premiere and a November release AFTER the election. Regardless, Disney isn't above using the occasion to drum up interest in the movie, and so a new two-minute TV spot aired tonight with the debate.
The immediate contrast with the trailer that has already been released is the music, which makes this thing feel like Al Pacino is going to pop out any minute and scream, "YOU'RE OUT OF ORDER!" It's Dramatic with a capital "D," even if it basically uses the same footage as the other version. There are a few additions, however.
What's interesting is the choice to end with Lincoln's proclamation, defiantly conveyed by Daniel Day-Lewis: "I am the President of the United States of America, clothed in immense power!" It's a defining moment for the president as it represented his utmost conviction in deliberating over the addition of the 13th amendment to the Constitution. Spielberg may want to stay away from the election, but the juxtaposition of that against our own Commander-in-Chief's somewhat diminutive showing tonight is, well, striking.
Check out the new spot below and tell us what you think of it in the comments section below.
"Lincoln" opens in theaters November 9.
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October 3, 2012 at 11:44PM EST Reply to CommentI agree. This trailer just emphasized how listless Obama was tonight.
Interesting how different the trailers are. The first one looked like a tearjerker human rights drama, this one looks like a proper political thriller. I wonder what we are actually gonna get?
Ibad
October 4, 2012 at 12:38AM EST Reply to CommentDo you think it'll be the secret screening at NYFF?
Kristopher Tapley I suppose it's possible but if so I wouldn't be too happy if I were AFI Fest.
October 4, 2012 at 12:54AM ESTred_wine
October 4, 2012 at 12:38AM EST Reply to CommentI am pretty sure this music was not John Williams. I have heard that the score in the first trailer is exactly how the score in the film sounds, some piano and some strings, some lovely melodies but melancholy and under-stated. It would also make a for a more sombre movie. This trailer looks like melodramatic shit. I am hoping for sobriety in the movie. The slavery issue itself is a pumped up issue, if they make it more dramatic it will be pure cheese.
Kristopher Tapley Oh this is definitely not Williams. Didn't mean to insinuate otherwise. It's obviously hard sell music.
October 4, 2012 at 12:52AM ESTRashad
October 4, 2012 at 1:15AM EST Reply to CommentHonestly, I liked that both guys just spoke more when they felt like it. Refs just have to keep things movie, but let the players decide the game. They're the ones we came to see.
John G.
October 4, 2012 at 1:44AM EST Reply to CommentWay off topic, of course, but Romney succeeded even our wildest expectations tonight. He is a superior intellect, a superior debater, and will be a superior president.
John G. Anyway though...this TV spot had more gravitas than the original trailer; I have higher hopes for Lincoln now although I still wonder if it may be a more commercial play. DDL will likely be nominated but I wouldn't put a dime on him taking the statue. Two Oscars, strong (unrewarded) competition, and the commercial considerations will hinder his chances. Smart money is still on Phoenix and John Hawkes.
October 4, 2012 at 1:50AM ESTpete John G, while watching the debate, Romney often came across as a desperate spoiled child that was trying to get his way and get his voice heard. Sadly, Jim Lehrer failed to control Mitt.
October 4, 2012 at 2:42AM ESTAfter watching the tv spot, Tommy Lee Jones still looks horrid in that fright wig , out of place, and he looks uncomfortable. And, Sally Fields seems badly directed, with little to do.
evelyn garver No doubt romney won the debate. His victory may or may not move swing states. However, what he said in private about the 47 percent is still the real Romney.
October 4, 2012 at 11:38AM ESTctubuchanan
October 4, 2012 at 5:25AM EST Reply to CommentWow… go Spielberg and DDL!!!
The music isn’t John Williams, so don’t worry. There was a lot of energy in this trailer. Well done, guys! But I don’t think we’ve seen the tone of movie itself yet.
JJ1
October 4, 2012 at 8:39AM EST Reply to CommentI liked this TV spot a lot more than the trailer. And TLJ looks like a contender. That's all I got.
loyal_mehnert
October 4, 2012 at 11:19AM EST Reply to CommentWhat a difference a new trailer makes. If the critics and audiences respond in favour, watch out. I'd love to see Spielberg hit a home run for a change.
Guesto
October 4, 2012 at 12:36PM EST Reply to Comment"but the juxtaposition of that against our own Commander-in-Chief's somewhat diminutive showing tonight is, well, striking."
That is really quite sad if that's the takeaway. For numerous reasons. One, what would it say about our society now if stregth was equaled with defiant anger? Is this what it take to defeat Obama?
There are momements in the trailer where Lincoln is seen as reflective and almost passive.
Kristopher Tapley It's an interesting juxtaposition. Nothing "sad" about it.
October 4, 2012 at 1:49PM ESTJoe7827
October 4, 2012 at 2:20PM EST Reply to CommentIf DDL were eligible, I'd vote for him over either of these two guys. But since he isn't, I'll just have to go with Morgan Freeman.