Not looking so magical now! Actress Emma Watson has a make-under for upcoming biblical movie Noah

PUBLISHED: 07:47 EST, 5 December 2013 | UPDATED: 09:15 EST, 5 December 2013

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Actress Emma Watson has been transported back in time in upcoming movie, Noah, which sees her star as the biblical character's adoptive daughter, Ila.

In a new film still, the 23-year-old sits by the river bank in a look which is worlds apart from anything she has been seen in before.

Her hair is messy and there's not a shred of haute couture in sight. Instead, the grubby-looking character wears a frayed brown skirt and a green holey top.

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As you've never seen her before: Emma Watson plays Ila in upcoming Biblical movie epic Noah

In a full length trailer of Noah, Emma's character can be seen portending world destruction in the sneak peek.

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But the biblical adaptation - which is reportedly exceeding its $125million budget - may be headed down its own road to doom as it has been testing poorly with religious audiences, possibly the film's largest market.

Hollywood legend, Russell Crowe stars as the biblical ark builder in the film based on the Old Testament tale, which sees him sport a full bushy beard.

Fearful: Emma Watson plays Russell Crowe's doubtful daughter in the trailer for Noah

FIRST LOOK Noah trailer starring Russell Crowe and Emma Watson

Do not fear: The 49-year-old actor portrays the biblical mariner and prophet

Handsome actor, Douglas Booth plays Noah's son, Shem and he has a relationship with Ila.

The story focuses on Noah's mission to save his family after seeing visions of an inevitable apocalypse.

The trailer opens with Noah waking in the middle of the night to terrible visions. Jennifer Connelly, who plays Noah's wife Naameh, asks: 'What did he [god] say?'

Haunted by visions: Crowe wakes in the middle of the night to troubling whispers

The burly actor replies: 'He's going to destroy the world.'

Anthony Hopkins plays Noah's grandfather Methuselah, who encourages the burgeoning prophet to trust his inner visions, saying: 'He [god] speaks to you. You must trust that he speaks to you in a way you can understand.'

It then shows Crowe fully submerged in water, before he is heard saying: 'I saw water. Death by water. And I saw new life.'

Sage advice: Noah's grandfather is played by Anthony Hopkins

Vision fulfilled: Noah is seen bending in prayer

But the bushy haired visionary has his work cut out for him beyond just preparing for the flood as he and his family live in a dark world populated by savage and brutal men.

In one scene featured in the clip, Ray Winstone can be seen as a rival marauder who tries to take over the ark and possibly kill Noah and his family.

The two go head to head, but Crowe with his divine backup of course prevails.

Rival: Ray Winstone battles with Crowe in the film

CGI heavy: The movie boasts computer generated wildlife for the ark

The film promises to be CGI heavy, with many wild and invented creatures populating the ark.

Near the end of the preview clip we are given a glimpse of Watson, who is depicted having a conversation with Crowe while on the ark.

Emma asks with serious doubt: 'Is this the end of everything?'

Doubting daughter: Emma asks if she is seeing the end of the world

Ready for war: Noah is reinvented as a warrior in the new adaptation

And her onscreen father replies: 'It is the beginning. The beginning of everything.'

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount has been holding test screenings with both Jewish and Christian audiences (along with a general control group) to see how the biblical adaptation is received.

The screenings have produced troubling results, but the director Darren Aronofsky has been 'dismissive' of the studios concerns.

Onscreen reunion: Jennifer Connelly plays Noah's wife Naameh in the film

The director, whose previous works include Black Swan and The Fountain, is known for possessing an intense artistic vision.

But this is the largest budget he has ever worked with, so will have much more studio input than his previous films.

One well-known Christian writer Brian Godawa obtained a copy of the screenplay last year and wrote on his blog: 'If you were expecting a Biblically faithful retelling of the story of the greatest mariner in history and a tale of redemption and obedience to God you’ll be sorely disappointed.'

Heavy seas: The ark is tossed about the water world

He went on to disparage Aronofsky's depiction of the biblical hero, writing snidely: 'Noah is a kind of rural shaman [in the film], and vegan hippy-like gatherer of herbs. But he also mysteriously has the fighting skills of an ancient Near Eastern Ninja.'

He then called the direction of the film 'manipulative narcissistic nonsense.'

Meanwhile, Noah will be Aronofsky's first film after the Oscar winning ballet drama Black Swan - and is scheduled for release on March 28, 2014.

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Steve., U.k, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

Like many Girls she looks better without makeup. Gorgeous.

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Barkerboy2, London, 1 hour ago

She's blossomed well.

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Matt, Leics, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

She looks pretty hot if you ask me!

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Gibberellins, Nopetown, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

I hope this film will portray God in a realistic manner, NON-EXISTENT

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Matt, Leics, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

She looks pretty hot still if you ask me!

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Sold out UK, London, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

Whilst I like Emma and some of the other actors this film looks like total over hyped wasted of money CRAP I can't think why (Apart from the pay cheque) they agreed to be in such a boring looking film