A mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments.
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Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Cate Blanchett,
Alec Baldwin,
Peter Sarsgaard
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This film details the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, as played by Cate Blanchett. The main focus is the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.Written by
CharmedGirl47
The Duke of Norfolk (Christopher Eccleston) doesn't actually do much in the movie, despite being the principal villain. So, in order to create a sense of action for him, Director Shekhar Kapur chose to show him in motion as much as possible. See more »
Goofs
Elizabeth has flashbacks to the Bishop shouting "You'll be damned for this!". But the Bishop shouted this at Walsingham, not Elizabeth. See more »
Quotes
Walsingham:
All men need something greater than themselves to look up to and worship. They must be able to touch the divine here on earth.
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I'm not big on historical dramas, but I saw this because I'm interested in that period. The film is a thing of beauty. The cinematography, lighting, and editing are masterful. The acting is superb: refined, and not overdone as can be the case in these things. Blanchett and Rush are especially good. All in all, a wonderful film.
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I'm not big on historical dramas, but I saw this because I'm interested in that period. The film is a thing of beauty. The cinematography, lighting, and editing are masterful. The acting is superb: refined, and not overdone as can be the case in these things. Blanchett and Rush are especially good. All in all, a wonderful film.