Lacklustre

Rating: 6/10 (8 November 2007)

As a huge fan of the first film, I was very disappointed with the outcome of the Golden Age. Even though I cannot deny the fantastic performances from most of the cast, I thought that the script was terrible. Remedial remarks about relationships and men...it felt like a 16th century chick flick. Even though I do enjoy chick flicks,I personally feel that the film should not have been portrayed in this way.
There was absolutely no chemistry between Abbie Cornish and Clive Owen; whether this was intentional I do not know. This is in addition to the unbelievable relationship between the Queen and Bess. I just didn't feel any bond between them what so ever!
Great costumes, cinematography etc...it's just the storyline that lets it down. Perhaps it is because the first one was such a masterpiece that it set an unreachable standard. All in all a 6/10....but Clive Owen made it all worthwhile!!!