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Elizabeth (1998)
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Reviews Counted:46
Fresh:37
Rotten:9
Average Rating:7.3/10
Consensus: A typically solid performance from Blanchett elevates this above mere historical drama.
Synopsis: The story of Queen Elizabeth I, from her days as an innocent young woman to her coronation, up to the formation of her reputation as England's stern "Virgin Queen". A lush portrait of history, full... [More]
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Richard Attenborough
Director: Shekhar Kapur
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Top CriticI ended up liking it, even though I kept wishing it was over.
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A decent period suspense thriller and an inaccurate history lesson that could have been a masterpiece
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Dank interior castle settings create a claustrophobic intensity that underscores the growing sense of paranoia and people's sinister machinations in this battle for England.
09/12/07
...a masterful exploration of the rich and fascinating world of Elizabethan England.
01/01/00
Kapur certainly throws a lot her way, but such is Blanchett's ability that she carries it all off.
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…a grand visual delight and liberating sixteenth century costume tale.
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A well-done drama about power politics and the cult of personality.
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02/27/01
Drama of the ascendancy of England's most powerful queen brims with great acting, brilliant direction.
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