Brilliant film, fantastic cast, costume, script and direction .
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Elizabeth came out at a similar time to Shakespeare in love, both star Jo Fiennes, both are set during the same era and both have a Queen Elizabeth and both were up for many of the same awards at the Oscars. It was therefore very difficult to know what to expect after seeing 'Shakespeare in Love'.
The film begins in England, 1554. The country has been reduced to financial and religious instability under the rule of Queen Mary I (Kathy Burke),years later whilst on her death bed, she announces that her policy of 'Protestant repression' is to be upheld. The country is filled with conspiracy, suspicion and terror. Even Princess Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett), and her half-sister are in grave danger, however Mary's last attempt to have her executed for treason fails and she dies days later. In November 1558, Elizabeth is crowned Queen Elizabeth I of England. From then on she rules the country as best she can and shows just how strong girl power can be as she states that she is to 'marry' the country.
There is a brilliant cast featuring Richard Attenborough, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston and John Gielgud, Angus Deayton, Kelly Macdonald, Eric Cantona cameos and even the director Shekhar Kapur has a bit part. (whom considering this is his first mainstream film did a brilliant job)
As I said earlier, this film was up for many Academy Awards including Best Actress for Blanchett, Picture, Cinematography, music and costume design but it only won best make-up. it did though win 5 baftas and a golden globe for best actress, not to mention several other awards, most of which were to Cate Blanchett for her role, though she missed out on the Oscar whic instead went to Gwyneth Paltrow for Shakespeare in Love.
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Drama - Director: Steve Shill, David Nutter, Danny Leiner, Tim Van Patten, Alan Taylor, Steve Buscemi, Jack Bender - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over
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