Elizabeth
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Metascore
75 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Starring: Cate Blanchett
  • Summary: This historical drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth I, from her days as an innocent young woman through her transformation into England's legendary "Virgin Queen." Formidable. Untouchable. Unbeatable... (Gramercy Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    100
    This historical epic about the "virgin queen" of England's early life moves with the crackling urgency of a contemporary political thriller.
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  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Laura Miller
    80
    A handsome, diverting coming-of-intrigue story studded with meaty performances.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Sandra Contreras
    60
    The conspicuous lack of emotional resonance makes this film "Queen Margot's" poor cold English cousin.
  4. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Ron Wells
    30
    All of the nutty editing and the loud score just grated on my nerves and failed the story.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. KenB
    10
    This is a great period piece, period.
  2. Stupac
    10
    If the only flaw you can find in this movie is the historical inaccuracy, then you should realize that this movie isn't a book report. It's not a historical documentary. Any inadequacies are meant to drive the story or provide elements of the overall theme: how Elizabeth overcame all the plotting against her and consolidated her power... As far as I'm concerned, this movie is the Godfather of period epics. If you want to learn the facts about Elizabeth (or anything for that matter), take a class or read a book. This is a movie, and it's about feeling and meaning. So enjoy it.… Expand
  3. AuskaP.
    10
    I just love Cate. She is just a perfect Elizabeth!!
  4. SonyaW.
    0
    THe worst. Nothing accurate about it save the fact Elizabeth was Henry VIII's daughter. After that bit of fact, the rest of it goes sharply downhill. Costumes are nice. If you know nothing about the history, you'll be entertained, if you know the facts, you'll be disgusted.… Expand

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