Review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) by Niki S — 17 Oct 2009

It started off okay and then slid into terrible. A shame considering the first film was great, and this one had a great cast.

This review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) was written by Niki S on 17 Oct 2009.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age has generally received mixed reviews.

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