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Review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) by Katt Z — 25 Aug 2009

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Poorly written, but visually stunning - basically costume porn.

This review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) was written by Katt Z on 25 Aug 2009.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age has generally received mixed reviews.

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