Elizabeth R
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Movie Reviews of Elizabeth R
Movie Review: Elizabeth R for a generation
Summary: 5 Stars
Glenda Jackson brilliantly captures the emotional maelstrom which drove Elizabeth I. The production is typical BBC--great sets and costumes. The production shows its age in technical aspects, particularly lighting, but the core is the insight to the characters' personalities which the writers hand to an excellent cast of actors. As Bette Davis was for a previous generation, Glenda Jackson is the Elizabeth of hers in a brilliant triumph of acting. Additional materials include an extensive interview with Ms. Jackson filmed only a few years ago, so she can discuss politics with an insider's perspective. This set is worth every penny if you're an English history-Tudor history buff.Movie Review: Renaissance Costumers will LOVE this!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are interested in the life of Queen Elizabeth I, you should see this BBC series. If you do any Elizabethan Costuming, you will love the series, and absolutely adore the entire DVD of extras including pictures of actors and portraits of their counterparts, plus a section of color pictures all costuming the queen. There were very few dresses in the series worn by Jackson that I could not name the portrait which they were based on. This is not your average movie costuming job, this is a very researched and stunning display of what Elizabethan clothing should look like. It makes the other costumes in recent Elizabethan movies I've seen look like halloween costumes.Movie Review: FABULOUS - Glenda Jackson is Magnificent!
Summary: 5 Stars
I orginally saw this in the 70's on Masterpiece Theater and remembered how impressive Glenda Jackson's portrayal of the 'Virgin Queen' was. She took the role and made it her's in a way only she could. Naturally, I had to buy it and see it again.
This series brings that period of British history to life in a brilliant and majestical way. The costumes and scenery were exquisite and makes one long to visit England to re-visit all the places and seek out the museums to actually see the costumes, and jewels from the Elizabethan period.
Anyone who has an interest in Elizabeth I's reign will find this to have an immensely satisfying appeal.
Movie Review: That's 3 Materpiece Theatre Classics on DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Well back when I reviewed I, Claudius and The Six Wives of Henry VIII, I stated Elizabeth R should be next, and here it comes. 30 years young and I anticipate a great copy when it arrives in October. For those of you haven't seen it in a while, it practically takes place not long after Henry ends. Several actors from Henry reprise their roles in this series (I'll leave it you to spot them all, quiz later). I beleive the BBC used the same sets as well. The extra features sound extremely worth while as well. Now, let's see I, Claudius, Henry and Elizabeth are now on DVD to live forever. What should they release next? YOU make the call :-).Movie Review: Timeless
Summary: 5 Stars
Sometimes there is a moment captured in film that will always remain completely timeless. This series is simply magnificent. It is as rich and fascinating as Elizabeth was herself. Unlike modern productions this one covers her entire life. Being an affectionary of the midieval time period I appreciate that this film is extremely historically accurate. Elizabeth was known for her dresses. Costumes are magnificent, they will not disappoint. You can tell those that produced this film took care to produce a high quality film that would endure. If you like the I Claudius series you will thoroughly enjoy this one.