Elizabeth (1998)
Cate Blanchett, Christopher Eccleston, Geoffrey Rush
London, 1554. England is rife with intrigue. Elizabeth, born of royal lineage (the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn), imprisoned by her half- sister Mary, when she is 16, is swept onto the throne and crowned Queen of England at 23. To survive, Elizabeth must suss out hidden agendas in her... (read more) London, 1554. England is rife with intrigue. Elizabeth, born of royal lineage (the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn), imprisoned by her half- sister Mary, when she is 16, is swept onto the throne and crowned Queen of England at 23. To survive, Elizabeth must suss out hidden agendas in her court, on the battlefield, in the church, and in those closest to her. The male-dominated ruling class would appear to have the advantage, but Elizabeth will deploy whatever means necessary to keep, or take, what is rightfully hers. This young woman of intelligence and vitality will toughen herself into the imposing icon of legend...Elizabeth I.
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R, 2 hrs. 4 min.
Directed by:
Shekhar Kapur
Release Date: Nov 06, 1998
DVD Release Date: May 25, 1999
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Decent enough film. it has been 10 years since i saw it, but 3 stars from what i remember. of course my taste has changed considerably since the vhs age.
It's amazing film.Cate acted exactly like queen.She become stronger time after time in this film.The canges are absolutely awesome.
What a great movie. Cate Blanchett was amazing as always. Definitely a lot more exciting then I thought it was going to be. I love history movies and I was fully prepped for something else. I did not think I was going to see something so intense.... (read more) What a great movie. Cate Blanchett was amazing as always. Definitely a lot more exciting then I thought it was going to be. I love history movies and I was fully prepped for something else. I did not think I was going to see something so intense. I highly recommend this to all and can't wait to get the second part.
Shekhar Kapur's portrayal of the Virgin Queen is brilliant and well thought out. Performances by everyone in this film were stellar; hopefully we can expect to see the same in 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age.'
Declared illegitimate at the tender age of 3, tried for treason aged 21 and crowned Queen at 25. Elizabeth - considered by many as the greatest monarch ever to rule England.
Was Elizabeth shrouded in mystery? Was this monarch a worthy custodian of ... (read more) Declared illegitimate at the tender age of 3, tried for treason aged 21 and crowned Queen at 25. Elizabeth - considered by many as the greatest monarch ever to rule England.
Was Elizabeth shrouded in mystery? Was this monarch a worthy custodian of the title 'Virgin Queen'? Here director Shekhar Kapur and writer Michael Hirst have collaborated to offer us an insight into their version of Elizabeth's rise to power and her early years as Queen of England. With Cate Blanchett's Golden Globe winning performance, along with an exquisite assemble of acting talent and Remi Adefarasin's first class photography, this film is an eye opener to a subject not as yet exploited in such a thought-provoking manner.
Its 1554 England is under the rule of Queen Mary I devoted Catholic and daughter of Henry VIII. England is also in a state of religious unsettlement. On her deathbed the dying Queen refuses to relinquish her grip on the protestant repression, but an attempt to execute her protestant half sister Elizabeth fails thus leaving the 25-year-old to become Queen of England. From the outset Elizabeth is unpopular as the majority of her Kingdom, now back under Catholic belief after the death of her father Henry VIII, are against her inheritance thus increasing the risk of her being overthrown.
On news of England's new Monarch the Protestants in exile return home forming a new alliance to the Queen at this crucial time and none more so than Sir Francis Walsingham her most loyal advisor, played by the brilliantly menacing Geoffrey Rush. What follows is the story of how Elizabeth derailed her enemies, washed her hands of her love interest's and became England's 'Virgin Queen', a formidable and unbeatable leader who went on to rule her country for over 40 years.
Where other movies tend to focus on the 'reign and power' of our royalty, Kapur's adaptation concentrates it's energies successfully on Elizabeth becoming Queen and the love, loyalty and betrayal surrounding her coronation. This visually stunning movie combined with an atmospheric feel, intelligent screenplay and a great cast are just a few ingredients required for making a movie of this magnitude and quality.
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Es interesante como ilustracion historica sobre la vida de la Reina Virgen. Bien logrado aunque sin nada especialmente notable salvo la metamorfosis visual de Cate Blanchett que va en crescendo hasta la transformacion final en un ser casi div... (read more) En DVD
Es interesante como ilustracion historica sobre la vida de la Reina Virgen. Bien logrado aunque sin nada especialmente notable salvo la metamorfosis visual de Cate Blanchett que va en crescendo hasta la transformacion final en un ser casi divino; actitud necesaria para poder gobernar y ser aceptada.
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