Review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) by Yogesh M — 06 Mar 2013

Visually fantastic, but the screenplay is somewhat lengthy and slow. which makes you bore sometimes, however its Cate Blanchett's performace that makes you enjoy it.

This review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) was written by Yogesh M on 06 Mar 2013.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age has generally received mixed reviews.

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