It isn't mimicry, or the phenomenal transformation of Daniel Day-Lewis into Lincoln, but a more modest, impressionistic approach that's enjoyable on its own terms.

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Actress Sally Field is to star opposite fellow two-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis in Steven Spielberg's film about Abraham Lincoln.

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Meanwhile, Anglo-Irish actor Daniel Day-Lewis is a favourite to win the leading actor prize for his turn as Lincoln in Spielberg's historical drama.

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The first films to be shown on opening night will be Lincoln, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, and the latest James Bond adventure, Skyfall.

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Daniel Day-Lewis not the first actor to be nominated for playing Lincoln.

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Daniel Day-Lewis has received another best actor nomination for his performance in Lincoln, at this year's Evening Standard film awards.

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Then, in terms of the characterization of Lincoln, it was the Oscar-winning Daniel Day-Lewis who took it upon himself to be the man, from his voice to his mannerisms and behavior.

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Earlier in the evening, Farrell spoke of his admiration for Anglo-Irish Oscar nominee Daniel Day-Lewis, who could win a historic third Oscar for his leading role in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln on Sunday.

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