The Best Film of 1998

Rating: Null/10 (13 May 1999)

Elizabeth, in all its majestic splendor, is a brilliant masterpiece worthy of repeated viewings. Each time I walk away with something different, something new. The one constant, though, is the magnificent performance by the lovely Cate Blanchett. (Gwyneth who?) As Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen, Cate's delivery never once misses the mark. This is the role that she will be remembered for, no matter what tomorrow brings. And while the rest of the cast is in top form, especially Christopher Eccleston (the stud you'll love to hate, this man is FINE!), it is Blanchett's film from the get-go.
To those who find fault and question the historic inaccuracies, I say this: Get a life! Pure and simple, this movie has it all: love, death, romance, war, blood...(and did I mention how cute that Christopher Eccleston is?!)
If you're one of those who wouldn't ordinarily check out a period piece, you owe it to yourself to give Elizabeth a try. Unlike the Merchant-Ivory (haughty-snotty) flicks, you may just walk away with a new appreciation for fine art.