Elizabeth - The Golden Age

Its essentially commendable, it misses the momentum of its predecessor. This sequel tells a romance with something that could've been a tragedy but resulted as a triumph. 'Blanchett' remains as a sensation.... Full review

I don't know if this movie was historically accurate but it was a good movie just the same. I never listen to movie critics, I always check them out for myself. This movie gives you an idea of how life was... Full review

I found this movie fantastic. As a stewart of British history this move paid homage to it in a way that defined the period. Not only was just a story of what happen, more importantly, it was a show of the... Full review

I like this movie a lot, it was very historical, and absolutely fascinating. the acting was well done, and everything else was excellent.... Full review

Why does everyone give crappy reviews to movies that are actually good?!! critics are knocking this film, but gave rave reviews to BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN!!! That movie blew more then the guys in the movie did! thats all i have to say... Full review

The actress that played Queen Elizabeth I was a genius. This role is made for Cate Blanchette. The story allows people to see what really went on behind the scenes at the Queen's court including the conspirancies. The direction and everything... Full review

This movie was a sad disappointment to me because I really enjoyed the first film. The scenes seemed like it was just thrown together with no fluidity. While the movie was very pretty to watch, the scripting was very awkward and... Full review

NEVER EVER EVER etc. watch this movie it sucks more than any movie iv seen in my life. it is a dreadful it made me feel like i wanted to commit suicide. <4 realz!>... Full review

The critics are wrong again. Clive Owen and Cate Blanchet were magnificent and the photography and lighting was stunning. The movie was totally engaging but a bit linear and not very complicated. Still, overall a production worthy of comparison to such... Full review

The visuals are stunning. Cate Blanchett was unbelievable. I think this is one of Clive Owens best performances. Highly recommended.... Full review

Samantha Morton also dazzles with her passionate speeches.....Elizabeth finds favour in the brash explorer and pirate, Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen), and elicits his expertise once the Spanish bear down on England's coastline..... ... Full Review

All of that, however, does absolutely nothing to change the fact that this film is a dreadful bore and a gigantic, glaring disappointment. It is not bad film, merely a below average film that bores the viewer, skims history, and ignores the parts that make our blood pump. ... Full Review

The story and delivery of "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" is not nearly as powerful as its predecessor. I enjoyed "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," but perhaps only half as much as I enjoyed the first film. ... Full Review

Elizabeth" was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture, though it only won for Best Make-Up. Kapur seems far more concerned with stylish shots to the point of ridiculousness. Still, it was a lavish production with an amazing visual style. ... Full Review

Elizabeth is easily smitten by this worldly swashbuckler....Once you´ve gotten over how great this film looks, you wait for the story to engage you, but it never does.....Kapur seems far more concerned with stylish shots to the point of ridiculousness..... ... Full Review

Posted: 04/02/2009 10:25:26 AM MDT Here are selected minireviews of films in theaters, listed alphabetically. Some reviews originate at other newspapers that do not award star ratings. ... Full Article

Clive Owen stopped traffic in London this week -- and seriously pissed off some blokes.Owen's ride was parked outside Radio One blocking traffic while he went inside. ... Full Article

Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett) is the target of Spanish King Philip's (Jordi Molla) crusade to unite all of Europe under the Catholic Papacy - and in the process crown his little daughter the new Queen of England. ... Full Article

The Golden Globes were announced this past Sunday, and amidst the drunken revelry of all the famous people who walked onstage, there were actual awards handed out, and as long as you were Kate Winslet, or helped make Slumdog Millionaire,... ... Full Article

I was on the phone the other day to Ireland, talking with Michael Hirst, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age and the creator, writer, executive producer and all-around Svengali of The Tudors, one of my favourite... ... Full Article

Tom Pasamante Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 12:30 PM EST I just watched Elizabeth: The Golden Age and am once again in awe of Cate Blanchett. ... Full Article