Elizabeth I
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Movie Reviews of Elizabeth I
Movie Review: Elizabethe I come alive!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fabulous look at the later years of Elizabeth's reign. Helen Mirren is terrific and shows Elizabeth in many many moods. I'm also a fan of the Glenda Jackson series done many decades ago and this is as great as that one was. Helen Mirren is also a wonderful contrast to Cate Banchette in the movie and also just as good. I'm not a particular fan of Jeremy Irons as he always seems so cold, but he did pretty well as Leicester and the young man who plays Essex was a terrific contrast to Irons and you could see how he would get himself into major trouble. Warning, there are some rather gory scenes (e.g., the severed neck of Essex) but at least there's no scene of burning at the stake as there was in the Cate Blanchette movie. This is so good one doesn't want it to end!Movie Review: Extraordinary Film!
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is 4 hours of beauty. The costumes and scenery are absolutely wonderful and the acting is top notch. The story of Queen Elizabeth I is fascinating. Helen Mirren captures the strength that the queen must have possessed to rule England, but at that same time shows a side that is vulnerable and sensitive.
The movie captures the essence of the time period. Throughout the film you see scenes of betrayal, religious turmoil, and the struggle for power. Some individuals may be turned off by the gore, but a visit to the Tower of London will prove that that's the way it was in those times.
If you want to learn more about this part of England's history, or would like to see a movie that is top quality...don't miss this one!
Movie Review: The best depiction of Elizabeth I yet
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen nearly every movie or mini series about Elizabeth I, including some of the classic oldies with Flora Robson and Betty Davis. This HBO production was outstanding. Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons are riveting to watch. Much better than the recent PBS/BBC series and light years ahead of the movie with Cate Blanchard. And this production sticks closer to the historic records. Any deviation was actually believable. The fascinating life of this woman needs little embellishment. History has already done that. This production gives more insight into the woman herself as a woman coping in a male dominated world at its highest levels. Bravo. I've already recommended it to many others.Movie Review: Enter the Age of Elizabeth
Summary: 5 Stars
It didn't surprise me when I learned that both Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons had won Golden Globe awards for their performances in this mini-series. It's absolutely superb and takes you more deeply into the Elizabethan Age than any other work I know of. Most of all, it helps us to understand the conflicts this remarkable woman faced during her tumultuous reign. The film is much more about her handling of politics and religion than it is about her relation to the arts (see the much more superficial "Shakespeare in Love" for that, but it evokes the feel of her court and especially her relationships with the Earl of Leister and the Earl of Essex. A completely engaging film.Movie Review: A great Biography
Summary: 5 Stars
Helen Mirren gives a fantastic performance as the unmarried English ruler. She seemed to get the queen's personality down. I felt as if I was getting a look back at history. Hard to believe such a high quality production was created for TV. You see what it takes to be a great, if not lonely, monarch. You do have to close your eyes to a few historical liberties, such as the Queen visiting her cousin in her prison cell. The movie does have a slow start, but stick with it, it picks up. Some of the scenes are very violent and graphic, so beware of that. The reason to see this movie is too watch how Ms. Mirren portrays Queen Elizabeth I. Worth the viewing time.