Review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) by Tracy D — 15 Oct 2012

Not as good as the first, but still a wonderful visual feast.

This review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) was written by Tracy D on 15 Oct 2012.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age has generally received mixed reviews.

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