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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.

Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

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... 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 of pomp, intrigue, and romance and anchored by Blanchett's award-winning performance and colorful direction from Indian newcomer Kapur. Academy Award winner for Best Makeup, Nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress, Cinematography, Art Direction/Set Direction, Costume Design, Dramatic Score. [More]

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Richard Attenborough

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Richard Attenborough, Christopher Eccleston, Edward Hardwicke, James Frain, Emily Mortimer, Kelly MacDonald, Kathy Burke, Terence Rigby, Brendan O'Hea, Eric Cantona, Fanny Ardant, Vincent Cassel, Daniel Craig, John Gielgud, Angus Deayton

Director: Shekhar Kapur

Director: Shekhar Kapur
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Alison Owen
Screenwriter: Michael Hirst
Composer: David Hirschfelder

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Not only makes the traditionally stuffy and aloof British costume drama accessible, but entertaining and exciting as well.

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The film cries out for a one-word review: Confusing.

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This is a fine piece of filmmaking that gives you history but still contains the right elements of sex, intrigue and suspense to keep it from being starched.

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