Gorgeous, film, fabulous acting

Rating: 10/10 (4 November 2000)

Cate Blanchett is stunning in this film about the early years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. She truly becomes the Virgin Queen, and carries the viewer along as she faces the difficulties of ruling, the heart-breaking decisions she must make, and as she becomes a truly regal woman, every inch a Queen. Cate was, in my opinion, truly the more deserving candidate for the Best Actress Oscar.
All of the cast of this film make it a sweeping, engrossing tale, the cinematography and costumes are beautiful. Anyone with an interest in this time period will love this film, and even those who have never been much interested in historical films will be drawn in by Cate's flawless performance.