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Elizabeth: The Golden Age may not have been bestowed with a similar shower of awards (nor quite as glowing critical reaction) as its predecessor. But don’t be fooled: this is a terrific costume drama, and one that very much leaves you hoping for the hinted-at third installment.
Once again starring Cate Blanchett in the title role, Elizabeth: The Golden Age sees events pick up with her very well established on the throne. It’s a new set of problems and issues that present themselves, with the impending threat of the Spanish Armada, and the scheming Mary, Queen Of Scots (brilliantly played by the always-terrific Samantha Morton) foremost in her mind.
That is, of course, apart from Sir Walter Raleigh, played by Clive Owen. Elizabeth: The Golden Age adds a potential romance for the virgin Queen, one that she struggles to come to terms with. And in the capable hands of returning director Shekhar Kapur, these many threads are woven together skillfully and a willingness to break the conventions of the period drama.
The star attraction remains Blanchett again, of course, whose performance is just as striking and textured as it was nearly a decade before. Elizabeth: The Golden Age may have an impressive cast, but all of them must have known they were on a hiding to nothing going up against the majesty (in more than one sense) of Blanchett. Because while the film itself does have a problems, it’s still better than you may have been led to believe, and boasts a tour-de-force central performance that you simply won’t see matched very often at all. --Jon Foster
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Cate Blanchett tackles this role with great aplomb and is undoubtedly one of the finest actresses of her generation; her Elizabeth is regal, strong willed but also vulnerable and charitable demonstrated in her relationship with Raleigh played by Clive Owen and her royal attendant. There aren't many testing roles for women in the movies and Cate Blanchett obviously relishes getting her teeth stuck into this role.
Much of the film deals with the troubles caused by Mary Queen of Scots and the diplomatic shananigans of the Spanish to try and get a Catholic monarch back on the English throne. The armada sequence at the end of the movie seems as though it has been tacked on and I think more should have been made of this as it ultimately came to define her successful reign.
Much of the film deals with the troubles caused by Mary Queen of Scots and the diplomatic shananigans of the Spanish to try and get a Catholic monarch back on the English throne. The armada sequence at the end of the movie seems as though it has been tacked on and I think more should have been made of this as it ultimately came to define her successful reign.
30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I waited in anticipation for this movie to be released at the cinema,I counted the days.. and to be honest i was not dissapointed, i read reviews and was a little unsure about going but it did not stop me.. and i am truly glad it didnt. i thought it was a great sequel to Elizabeth. a film which i have have watched many times, and this movie will be watched many times also..
The acting is superb espicially by Cate Blanchette, and Geoffrey Rush, i only wish that the Invaision of the Spanish Armarda was longer.. it seemed to come and go in the blink of an eye..they arrived, defeated and it was over.. but the overall movie was a success, if you enjoyed Elizabeth, you wont go wrong with this movie it gives you a small glimpse back to the past.. and what a truly a remarkable Queen Elizabeth was.
The acting is superb espicially by Cate Blanchette, and Geoffrey Rush, i only wish that the Invaision of the Spanish Armarda was longer.. it seemed to come and go in the blink of an eye..they arrived, defeated and it was over.. but the overall movie was a success, if you enjoyed Elizabeth, you wont go wrong with this movie it gives you a small glimpse back to the past.. and what a truly a remarkable Queen Elizabeth was.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The acting the set and the costumes were unbelievably superb! I have rarly seen better. But being a history buff I was dissapointed that it focused on Raleigh aand little else. To my mind they could have included a lot more that was happening at the time. But if you want to enjoy fabulous scenery and great acting this is your film
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Elizabeth & Elizabeth the Golden Age
These films are such wounderful snap shots of history! WOW ENGLAND HAD SUCH GREAT KINGS & QUEENS BUT I RECONFRIM THAT Elizabeth 1 was a GREATEST QUEEN OF ALL.
Published 1 month ago by rob
Elizabeth, The Golden Age DVD
A marvelous film with Kate Blanchet, as usual, a joy to watch. A full and excellent supporting cast make this film a must for anyone who likes period drama. Read more
Published 6 months ago by willy shrewsbury
poor story line no content. After watching the Tudors series this was...
poor story line no content. After watching the Tudors series this was rubbish was acting was ok. Would have wished the story sarted when she was A child though to her death. Poor
Published 6 months ago by Mr. G. Broad
Elizabeth the First played superbly
This is an excellent film, lavishly costumed and filmed and Cate Blanchett plays Elizabeth with convincing panache, aplomb and gusto. Read more
Published 8 months ago by RR Waller
Not as good as the first one but still great
I think they tried to cover too much in this one... was still great to watch but I just wanted a little more
Published 8 months ago by Klipschmen
Superb historical drama, better than the original.
Cate Blanchett is tremendous once again - her Elizabeth is diamond hard and determined, and yet also vulnerable, wistful, jealous and charming. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Benminx
Blu Ray
Sorry am not going to say much, just that this blu ray was no where near as good quality as the first Elizabeth which was exceptional quality. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Volvi
First half good...
...second half bad! The first half is all intrigue and politics and works really well. The second half is fantastical over the top Hollywood nonsense, which ruined the film for... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mark A. Streets
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MAIN FEATURE:
VIDEO: 1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
AUDIO:
DTS-HD Master Audio: English 5.1
DTS Surround: French 5.1, French Canadian 5. Read more
VIDEO: 1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
AUDIO:
DTS-HD Master Audio: English 5.1
DTS Surround: French 5.1, French Canadian 5. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Itas
Golden Age Excellent
The golden Age dvd was a most history learning film. Cate Blanchett portrayed Elizabeth the First most brilliantly. A very good film.
Published 15 months ago by mrs p
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