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Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
Model: 0251933332
SKU: 8669005
UPC: 025193333223
Actress Cate Blanchett returns to her Oscar-nominated role and director Shekhar Kapur steps back into the director's chair for this belated sequel to the critically acclaimed 1998 biopic Elizabeth that explores the 16th century romance between the "Virgin Queen" and noted adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen). Michael Hirst teams with William Nicholson to pen the screenplay, and actor Geoffrey Rush returns to the role of Sir Francis Walsingham. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Customer Reviews for Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
Review 1 for Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
Wonderful movie
Customer Rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Cinematography
5.0
Acting
5.0
DVD Extras
4.0
What's great about it: worth the time taked to watch
What's not so great: nothing
This movie is very well done in all aspects, it is the 2nd of the series to continue the story line to its' completion. Historically close to accurate and well written. For sure worth the time to watch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
Protector of England's Golden Age: Elizabeth I
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5.0
Plot
4.0
Cinematography
5.0
Acting
5.0
DVD Extras
5.0
What's great about it: The cinematography, acting, and well-researched costumes are amazing.
What's not so great: Sir Walter Raleigh, to my knowledge, was never a pirate, as he is depicted in this movie.
This well-written and well-acted sequel to Elizabeth once again is a great tribute to one of history's greatest leaders. Through the film, we are made more aware of Elizabeth's sacrifices for her country, and her wisdom. In one scene, she remarks to her cabinet that her people will always be under her protection, and, on the eve of the Spanish Armada, commands her prisoners to be released because England is her country, too. Elizabeth is not perfect - she becomes outraged when she learns that her lady-in-waiting has married her beloved Sir Walter Raleigh, and has Raleigh imprisoned, but we later see her not only pardoning him, but blessing their son!
Clive Owen is a very dashing Sir Walter Raleigh, but William Nicholson and Michael Hirst make a glaring historical error by portraying him as a pirate, as Raleigh's real life, as an explorer was spectacular enough without the irrelevant pirate element. Sir Francis Drake, and not Sir Walter Raleigh, was the privateer whom Elizabeth I knighted. Raleigh presents the Queen with Spanish gold, which I also believe may be historically inaccurate, as he fought the Irish, and not the Spanish, prior to the time at which the movie is set.
Geoffrey Rush is outstanding as Elizabeth I's advisor and best friend Sir Francis Walsingham. While he is silent and enigmatic in the first movie, there is one scene where we see him at his happiest - at home with his wife and family, putting his courtly work aside while he truly enjoys his domestic life. Rush shows Walsingham maintain his courage and loyalty to his Queen and Country, even as his health fails and he dies a faithful servant and loving husband, father, and friend.
Once again, Cate Blanchett amazes the audience in her creating a strong and very realistic Elizabeth.
As in the previous movie, the costumes are magnificent, and the music and dancing are beautiful and historically accurate. Here, in the Spanish Armada scenes, we are treated to some of the best cinematography I have ever seen in a docudrama.
One slight drawback to the movie is that I doubt very much that it stands alone, and, for optimal enjoyment and enrichment, I strongly recommend that the previous Elizabeth movie be seen first.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
Spectacular
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: theasian77
on 02/13/2008
What's great about it: Beautiful costumes, superb acting
What's not so great: Historical information not all accurate
I have seen Elizabeth and highly anticipated this sequel. I was not let down.
Elizabeth The Golden Age kept with the same on point acting and beauty of the first film. Elizabeth is a innocent, struggling queen and Cate Blanchett makes the late queen come alive in this film.
Make sure to watch the bonus features that show how they constructed the settings into a believable palace.
It's more than breathtaking.
Elizabeth The Golden Age kept with the same on point acting and beauty of the first film. Elizabeth is a innocent, struggling queen and Cate Blanchett makes the late queen come alive in this film.
Make sure to watch the bonus features that show how they constructed the settings into a believable palace.
It's more than breathtaking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
Excellent
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Houston, TX
on 02/10/2008
What's great about it: Costuming, acting, visuals
This film was fantastic! Not quite as spectacular as "Elizabeth", but very close.
The acting was brilliant as were the costumes! Breathtaking!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
What a Queen!!!
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5.0
Posted by: JTom3
from Chicago, IL
on 02/05/2008
What's great about it: Wonderful costume design, Great cast, Wonderful score
What's not so great: Wanted to see more details of her reign besides a love story
I have research the life of the real Queen Elizabeth and Cate Blanchett has posed remarkable in her shadow. Anyone who indulges in period pieces must see both Elizabeth movies. It demonstrates how a monarchy ruled in a time of much turmoil and doubt. It stands for a country that has prospered over all obstacles.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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