Vastly Underrated

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2014)

If, for no other reason, one rates this film on just it's visual appeal, it would score a 10. Perhaps the director is "drunk" on visual imagery. But compared to numerous pieces of mindless dross this film is just gorgeous to look upon. It does have an interesting plot and characters, and of course the excellent Cate Blanchett. Don't be put off by the negatives.. if you have the time and opportunity, put aside the negative reviews and just feast your eyes. I am not a particular fan of Clive Owen in this movie-he seems a little bland, but he performs adequately. But the center of the film is Elizabeth and as such Cate dominates-as she should.