Friday, October 19, 2007

Movie Mini-Review: Elizabeth The Golden Age

Elizabeth: The Golden Age
rated PG-13 for Violence, Sexuality, and Nudity

Filmmaking: 5 out of 5 stars
Moral Content: 3 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars

This film is great for people who are fans of Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush, or for those who like historical films.

Story:
Very good story, nice writing.
Acting: A phenomenal job from all of the lead actors, especially Cate Blanchett.
Effects and Costumes: Very realistic. Some of the sea battles were a bit composed, but other than that it was captivating.
Objectionable Material: Minor profanities are used about 10 times, some sensuality is seen as Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen) woos one of Elizabeth's maids, and brief full nudity is seen from behind when Elizabeth removes a robe. This is extremely brief though, and nothing besides her butt is seen.
My thoughts: It was fascinating to see a Hollywood portrayal of historical time such as this, but I liked it a lot. And I stayed awake, even though I saw it at 10 PM!

This movie is not recommended for anyone under 15.

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