Elizabeth I
by Tom Hooper
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Actor: Helen Mirren, Hugh Dancy, Jeremy IronsDirector: Tom Hooper
Brand: HBO Home Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 211 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-20
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Movie Reviews of Elizabeth I
Movie Review: What is a crown when love's voice speaks to us?
Summary: 5 Stars
Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons did such a splendid job in this series that part I is by far my favorite part. This film takes a different road than the Hollywood versions ("Elizabeth" and its sequel, "Elizabeth: The Golden Age") and depicts the genuine love and maturity between them. Jeremy Irons was charming as the Earl of Leicester (pronounced "Lester"), portraying that he was in love with Elizabeth, whom he called "Bess." Elizabeth depends upon him and he is many things to her, though in this version their love is never entirely physically consummated. We see them kiss, and there is a deep, mature love between the two of them despite pressure from the Privy Council that she should marry ... much to Leicester's dismay. Leicester is openly jealous of another's suit for Elizabeth's hand in marriage. Elizabeth seems content to keep Leicester by her side, until it is disclosed to her -- rather abruptly -- that her love, Leicester, has been secretly married. The news devastates her and she bans Leicester from court. Seven years later, they reconcile and renew their close friendship. Elizabeth is re-introduced to Leicester's stepson, Essex, with whom she later favored after Leicester's death. Leicester becomes gravely ill and dies with Elizabeth by his side, telling him that she loves him, and that he will always be with her. The chemistry between Helen and Jeremy was exquisite and lends a huge compliment to the much talked about romance of Leicester and Elizabeth.
The second part depicts Elizabeth's rocky relationship with Essex, who, with his handsome face, youthful spirit, and quick wit, becomes her favorite after the death of Leicester. She kisses him and bestows great wealth upon him, however young Essex shows an extreme lack of maturity and humility when it comes to these favors. He acts out in rash ways, and she is disappointed by him repeatedly. When he attempts to rebel against her, he makes a fatal error. Unfortunately, it seems that part II was more about Elizabeth's loneliness and fear about growing old that may have contributed to her favor for Essex. In one scene, she laments that despite the name he shared with Leicester, they are nothing alike ... indicating that she truly longs for Leicester to be with her.
Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, and the rest of the cast did a splendid job. Jeremy Irons earned every award he got for this series. I bought it on impulse and haven't regretted it.
Summary of Elizabeth I
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