"I'm called the Virgin Queen, Mother of my Country...I'm called Myself"

Rating: 10/10 (13 October 2007)

Cate Blanchette and Clive Owen bring magic to the screen in this beautifully filmed and costumed tale of ELIZABETH THE GOLDEN AGE in a historical thriller with a sensational cast and a brilliant production from Shekhar Kapur. Cate Blanchette should have "Oscar Nom" attached to her name when the Kudo season starts to roll and the film captures the chapter of English history that is a monument to the English throne of Elizabeth.
Geoffrey Rush and Samantha Morton, as Mary Queen of Scots, add to the strength of the story and the characters which have made such an impact in world history. And, it is so tremendous to see Clive Owen back in an intelligent film which perfectly showcases his immense talents and performance as an actor. May ELIZABETH THE GOLDEN AGE ride into the season with strength of cast, story and writing and garner all the rewards that this film deserves.