ELIZABETH(1998)
I don't know, other than Elizabeth being Queen of England.
how historically correct this is! I do know that this is
pretty boring throughout! Nice set pieces and the acting
was good, but it just was a little too slow paced for me!
Still, not a bad movie! C+
From IMDb.com:
A film of the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of
England (Cate Blanchett) and her difficult task of learning
what is necessary to be a monarch.
Although I know relatively little about Henry VIII and Anne
Boleyn, and just as little about Elizabeth I, their stories
tend to make good film. Shakespeare knew royal lives made
good plays and the tradition continues still in the 21st
century. We may focus less on Henry VIII and more on modern
figures (see "The King's Speech"), but the lives of royalty
always fascinate.
Is this an accurate portrayal? Well, no, of course not. We
could never truly know the personality of Elizabeth or the
conversations she had, especially behind closed doors. But
in a general sense this is the case. She inherited a mighty
throne, and not at the best possible time. - gavin6942