Review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) by Rodney H — 03 Nov 2009

Sumptuously beautiful costumes, sets & Blanchett. Great work by the 3 Aussies & Owen. Engaging & entertaining regardless of historical accuracy.

This review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) was written by Rodney H on 03 Nov 2009.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Megan P (212) on 29 Aug 2013

BEST COSTUMES. But otherwise kind of weird and way too into symbolism for its own good…

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Blanchett commands the screen as she commands the royal navy. Her unforced majesty makes a so-so film worth watching…

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Despite good performances all around, particularly the ever-brilliant Blanchett, Elizabeth: The Golden Age is a gilded ornament, speculative…

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By Brian L (763) on 09 Apr 2015

Isn´t better that the first one, but is not a bad film…

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Mess. All that glitters is definitely not golden. Good performances, but the script, direction... messy…

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