Darren Betker (drbetker)

Elizabeth R

I have not usually been a fan of the historical bio flick, but Elizabeth changed my perspective. This film has it all: Love, Action, Political Intrigue, Personal Struggle, a dash of Comedy... it was fun! Think of it, a FUN history lesson! Cate Blanchett has become one of my favorite actresses since this film came out, plus the captivating roles played by Geffory Rush and Sir Richard Attenborough. The film was ROBBED at the Oscars!

Elizabeth: The Golden Age PG-13

I wasn't totally disappointed by this film, however, I was expecting A LOT more. Visually, the movie was exquisite! The wide shots, costumes, sets, halls, special effects, all intertwined to make a visual feast for the ages. Acting-wise, other than Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush, there wasn't much to hold on to, and even their performances were hampered down by some of the most uninteresting dialogue ever. As a sequel, this film follows in the path of many other sequels, that just fail to meet the greatness of the original. The funny thing with this film, it failed to intrigue the audience as the original Elizabeth did, but it was much more fun to watch.