Cate Blanchett is mesmerizing

Rating: 10/10 (21 November 1999)

See this movie for no other reason but for the brilliant portrayal by Blanchett - one of the best in recent movie history. The movie spans the years of the Virgin Queen's days. from a frail maiden up to her reign as the iron-faced monarch Blanchett's abilities as an actress make the transition convincing and flawless.