Nice costumes, weak plot

Rating: 4/10 (1 March 1999)

I was extremely disappointed after watching Elizabeth. Guess I expected some action in it, from what the trailers showed.
The film's plot almost didn't exist, basically it seemed to be based on the Encyclopaedia Brittanica section for Queen Elizabeth and as I have read that section and other historical books I already knew what was going to happen all throughout the film. It's sad that the film is clinically free from surprises and thrills, actually I think it's quite predictable even for those who don't know anything about the plot.
So, if you're not into fancy costume movies, avoid this simplified pop-culture historical love-drama and stay at home reading a good book and drink a cup of tea!