Elizabeth: The Golden Age

PG-13

Released Oct 12, 2007

1 hr. 55 min.

History

Drama

Biography

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35%

165 Reviews

Tomatometer

59%

250,000+ Ratings

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Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) faces threats to her rule from abroad and at home. Determined to restore England to Roman Catholicism, Spain's King Philip II dispatches his armada. Sworn to her country body and soul, Elizabeth must resist her love for charismatic seafarer Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen) and watch as he and her handmaiden grow closer. Finally, trusted adviser Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush) uncovers a plot involving her cousin Mary Stuart.

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Critics Consensus

This sequel is full of lavish costumes and elaborate sets, but lacks the heart and creativity of the original Elizabeth

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Dan S

This was not as good as the first one! Crirics did not like this because it was too patriotic for Britain!! Thats why I liked it!! Great scenes with Cate Blanchette saying she has a hurricane in her that can strip Spain bare if they defy her in the church!! You can feel the energy. The Spaniards they overdid it that they looked Moroccan not Spaniard. Too much. If I was Spaniard, I would have been offended.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/07/23

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Emma W

A Hollywood mish mash of ‘things everyone knows about Elizabeth I. The mythical version'. Looks good - but even this is inaccurate as Queen Bess was much older than Blanchett by now with a mouth full of black rotten teeth.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/23

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Ian J

This was a very poor movie. Big name cast but just a weak portrayal of the Spanish Armada period. Very disappointed.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/23

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Cinetik F

too dull to bear it but the leading actress is good

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/14/23

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Angus P

Like its predecessor, this film is another poor depiction of history. This time around, the film is just boring. It lacks the intrigue that kept the first film watchable. The Babington Plot is a key part of Elizabeth's history but it just gets cut down into something silly. And the Spanish Armada is just shocking and the Braveheart like scene of Elizabeth in a full suit of armour is just hollywood filth.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Steve A

I am surprised to see such a low rating from RT, I watched the movie a few times now and have really enjoyed it. It has flowing historical story line, lots of action, the amazing costumes and scenary. Cate is Blanchett great and believable as Queen Elizabeth and Clive Owen is natural as Walter Raleigh. I would definitely recommend a watch if you havent seen this movie before, and perhaps another if you have. It does follow the historical facts fairly well, with some more gruesome details left out. Overall a great movie and worthy of my 5 stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/22

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Shekhar Kapur

Director

Cate Blanchett

Queen Elizabeth I

Geoffrey Rush

Sir Francis Walsingham

Clive Owen

Sir Walter Raleigh

Rhys Ifans

Robert Reston

Jordi Mollà

King Philip II

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Official Clip - The Jealous Queen

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Official Clip - Watching the Dance

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Official Clip - A Kiss For the Queen

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Official Clip - The Queen's Speech

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Official Clip - Mother to My People

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Official Clip - The Armada Approaches

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Official Clip - The Spanish Defeat

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Official Clip - Mary's Execution

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Cate is a wondrous actress but she is scandalously ill served here, and not just by the facile nature of the dialogue... It's as if the director has a checklist of the characteristics he wishes her to display and she should just get on with it.

Aug 23, 2018

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Hank Sartin

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Alonso Duralde

MSNBC

But saddled with this dopey script, [Blanchett] is stuck pulling a series of poses and wearing one ornate gown after another.

Rated: 2/5

May 1, 2008

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Murtada Elfadl

Sundays with Cate

Enjoyed best in stops and starts. Doesn't cohere into a compelling narrative, but particular scenes are memorable and fun to watch.

Rated: B-

Jan 23, 2021

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Joshua Starnes

ComingSoon.net

As an historical reenactment it suffers from a great deal of simplification in order to make complex events quickly and easily understandable, and as a drama it suffers from a great deal of build that never really pays on it's promise.

Rated: 6.5/10

Mar 21, 2011

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Matthew Pejkovic

Matt's Movie Reviews

While the performances keep the film afloat, Kapur's over indulgent direction and his inadequate interpretation of history comes dangerously close to running it aground.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 7, 2010

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Synopsis

Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) faces threats to her rule from abroad and at home. Determined to restore England to Roman Catholicism, Spain's King Philip II dispatches his armada. Sworn to her country body and soul, Elizabeth must resist her love for charismatic seafarer Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen) and watch as he and her handmaiden grow closer. Finally, trusted adviser Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush) uncovers a plot involving her cousin Mary Stuart.

Director: Shekhar Kapur
Executive Producer: Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin, Michael Hirst
Screenwriter: William Nicholson, Michael Hirst
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Studio Canal, Working Title Films
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Some Sexuality/Nudity)
Genre: History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 12, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.3M
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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