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  Written October 14, 2007

  The Golden Age

  by mkidby

  This is far and away the most powerful and awe striking movie ever made about Elizabeth I.
  
  Cate Blanchett was indescribably brilliant in portraying not only the awesome power of Elizabeth I; but also her vulnerability, her loneliness, and her fears.
  
  Cate and the other cast members and crew of this movie will not only be nominated for major awards, but they will win some as well.
  
  I am glad I went to see it by myself because it moved me so much I was balling my head off at the end.
  
  I believe that people that understand Elizabeth I as I do will also have similar emotional reactions to it.
  
  And, I think it is going to be a huge box office hit.
  
  Time will be the one telling the real story about this movie!!

  • 26 out of 27 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 12, 2007

  Anxiously awaited sequel

  by farnkiefivefingers

  Costume, set and makeup alone areriveting and we get Cate's return, the incredible Geoffrey Rush (the magnetic Barbossa, "Twelfth Night", "Quills", "Munich" and a must see as Peter Sellers in "The Life And Death Of peter Sellers") and the added bonus of Clive Owen. Acting and directing, costume design and makeup stand up to the first but don't expect the story to be as intriguing. The storyline content is not as engaging as the first and some artistic liberties are taken with historical facts. Some cheesier dialogue dissapoints as well and Rush's role is reduced. If you can forgive the script, Blanchett is as captivating of a presence as ever and I liked Morton as Mary. Expect Blanchett to be nominated for a lead Oscar but win for supporting again for her role as Bob Dylan in "I'm Not There".

  • 19 out of 23 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 12, 2007

  FABULOUS!

  by sindyCA

  This movie was even better than I expected. Cate Blanchett out did herself and deserves the Oscar for her role as Elizabeth.
  
  A MUST go!!!!

  • 13 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 26, 2007

  Solid Film

  by Rumrnr

  The appropriate viewers of this film know who they are and will see it without regard to positive or negative feedback by us. I enjoyed the film and thought it did a good job of condensing a large chunk of Englands history into 2 hours. Cate did a SUPERB job as the Queen...Again. While poetic liscense is taken for the sake of a story the movie is solid and provides good entertainment and spectacular sets and costumes. Go enjoy the movie and quit over thinking things!
  PS...the music is well done.. not at all too loud in my opinion!

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 13, 2007

  Good Sequel

  by tersaseda

  The movie in and of itself is pretty good. The directing, casting, costumes, location, special effects, and acting were all superbly executed. Cate Blanchett does a fabulous job of conveying a more confident, experienced Queen Elizabeth than what we saw in her "coming into her own" in "Elizabeth." Unfortunately, Geoffery Rush was not as prominent in this film, but his acting and part are as crucial and wonderfully portrayed as in the first movie.
  
  For the most part, the plot was intriguing and fit the direction of the movie very well. There is only one aspect which bothered me about the film: I felt that the symbolism was too strong towards the end. I felt it weakened the overall effect of the story. The symbolism didn't ruin the movie, but I just felt it was a weak point.
  
  Overall, I loved the movie! I will definitely be buying it, and will watch it again and again... If you liked the first "Elizabeth" then you will enjoy this "Elizabeth" as well. Happy viewing!

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 16, 2007

  Amazing Film

  by rocker43

  I loved this movie! I didn't know what to expect. It was so beautifully done. From the acting to the directing to the costumes to the cinematography. Esquisite. Cate Blanchett and Clive Owen were superb. She definitely deserves an academy award nomination for this one. I felt her pain and the burden she had to bear for England. if you want to see some great acting with a great story, don't miss this one.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 7, 2007

  They Tried Soooo Hard

  by WizardMovieCritic

  Cate Blanchet gives a deep and dynamic portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I. While her portrayal is quite different than Helen Miren (in the HBO Miniseries), she is consistent and excellent in her interpretation of this magnificent Monarch. But, don't expect to be blown away with this film. Like all sequels, this one suffers from trying to pack too much into one film. It is beautifully filmed and the dialogue is wonderful, but the story depends the viewer have a solid understanding of British History. I have a feeling a lot of scenes were left on the cutting room floor. The film leaves you wanting more explaination and a powerful punch or a gut reaction to the Queen. But it fell short. They tried to recreate the feeling of first movie. You felt a gut reaction when Cate Blanchet uttered, "I am my Father's daughter, I am not afraid of anything." And the end scene when she turns herself into a virgin. This film has no such powerful moments. I recommend seeing it. Enjoy the vision.

  • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 13, 2007

  Elizabeth the Great!!

  by justafan

  Really a great movie. Oscar for lead actress.

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 13, 2007

  The Royalty of Blanchett

  by nyc_tm

  The design and cinematography are stunning, the costumes are worth the movie price alone, but nothing in the world is more brilliant than watching Cate Blanchett work as Queen. The more human story-telling angle chosen to express Elizabeth's more mature reign, and the ultimate loneliness of supreme power, was an interesting tac. Ms. Blanchett is as regal, stunning, and amazing as ever was. Her mind blowing talent for conveying a tsunami of emotion with seemingly "doing" little at all is definitely a card that Mr. Kapur is extremely lucky to have available. However, some of his directorial choices left the movie with a thinner connection to other characters, as compared to his more successful first Elizabeth triumph, but on the whole not a bad job. A strong cast does help Mr. Kapur in his weaker story-telling moments.
  
  "The Golden Age" is worth the ticket price, and visually won't disappoint. Cate Blanchett works her magic full out, which alone makes this one a worth it.

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 21, 2007

  Elizabeth the golden age

  by rocklinprince

  The movie was great. I usally wait till movies come out on video to see them. But i was very glad i went to see this on the big screen. Kate Blanchett did a great job in her depiction of a great Quenn. I will be seeing this movie again before it goes to video.
  
  The costumes and set designs are amazing and only enhance what your seeing on the screen, i'm willing to bet that it earns it an oscar for set and costume design.
  
  

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 16, 2007

  A must see.

  by kbos1223

  If you saw the first movie then you must see this one. CB was born to play this part. She is as strong in this role as a hundred year oak tree is in a storm. The movie is fun, exciting and down right entertaining. CB owns The Golden Age.

  • 9 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 20, 2007

  OK, but disappointing

  by kromagon

  Wife and I LOVED "Elizabeth- Virgin Queen" and were stoked that they were making a sequel. Cate Blanchett is both intense and oddly beautiful.
  
  First, the good. Strong performances all around. Blanchett is great, Owen turns a solid performance, and Geoffrey Rush did a very good job. The use of color was hypnotizing. The costuming was absolutely first rate.
  
  Now for the bad. The script was terrible, and the pacing was ponderous and wandering. The whole picture seemed like a Pink Floyd tune. The naval battle at the end seemed contrived and silly.
  
  I knew something was amiss the whole time, and then, at the end, I noticed it was an Indian director. Then it all made sense. The flashy colors and spinning cameras, the script that was as subtle as a kick in the nuts- it had a definite Bollywood flavor to it. It almost seemed like the director wanted to break out into a song and dance routine the whole time.
  
  Final verdict- huge wasted opportunity. Wait for the DVD.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 13, 2007

  and i wanted to like it so much....

  by hokori

  sorry to say, but despite all the gorgeous costumes and wigs, this was a dull affair. no intrigue or humor like the first elizabeth film, this depends too much on iconography and wastes the ability of many great actors.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 14, 2007

  Moments of Granduer

  by jeff1019

  Moments of terrific acting in the midst of a disjointed and uninspiring adaptation of history. Gloriously filmed, however, but it lacked any sense of true feeling and I could care less about any of the characters. Overall a must see movie simply for the pagentry, costumes, sets and cinematography, but not as entrancing as the first Elizabeth done by the same director.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 2, 2007

  Great Move

  by Malfoy

  This movie is full of history and passion. Go see it!!

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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