Cate vs. Gwyneth

Rating: 10/10 (18 September 2003)

The movie is great despite all inconsistencies with historical facts. A masterpiece and a brilliant find for beginning actors. A mastery with which the director succeded to immense you in the Elizabethan atmosphere is amazing. Cate is superb and unrivalled compared to others nominated that year. I think the reputation of the Academy was considerably undermined due to Gwyneth's winning. I doubt the acting skills of Gwyneth - watching her in the movies - I do not believe her images. Gwyneth's acting leaves much to be desired - I guess she was more natural and organic when crying at the ceremony rather than in her movies. I would personally have boycotted the stupidiest ceremony of all times. Those of my acquaintances who watched both "Shakespeare in Love" and "Elizabeth" would agree with me - Cate is one of the greatest actress and a living example for hundreds of mediocre hollywood babes.