Review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) by Tess . — 21 Jan 2010

4 words. Cate Blanchett, Samantha Morton!

This review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) was written by Tess . on 21 Jan 2010.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age has generally received mixed reviews.

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