Long live the Queen, and I ain't just talking about Aretha...

Rating: Null/10 (12 November 2007)

Cate Blanchett Rocks............in Elizabeth- The Golden Age- this ivory skinned siren delivers an Oscar Winning performance to be reckoned with and by who I have no idea. Cate nailed this performance as if with a cinematic sledge hammer. The movie was rewarding/fulfilling and worth every second and dollar spent- when I saw the movie trailer a month ago, I was compelled by the line "I too can command the wind sir, I have a hurricane in me that will strip Spain dry if you dear to test me.." Oh my God, whoever wrote this is a genius - and whoever offered the part to Cate- is a super Genius!!
The trailer did the movie no justice- I love to sit down and have my expectations exceeded- and this one has done it. There was no one boring moment in this movie-the make-up, wardrobe, and supporting cast were all very powerful- yet Cate claimed the lead roll and held on to it like the crown jewels. the dialog was strong and sexy. KB was so convincing that I actually believed she was the Queen- So Hurray Hollywood you've redeemed yourself! I give this movie a beautiful and well deserved 10 stars- Give Cate the Oscar now!!!