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Good Movie. and I always receive what I order from Best Buy in a timely fashion.

Great film for fans of the genre. The acting/direction and art design is very good.

Don't know anything about this movie. Bought for the misses

This well-written and well-acted sequel to Elizabeth once again is a great tribute to one of history's greatest leaders. Through the film, we are made more aware of Elizabeth's sacrifices for her country, and her wisdom. In one scene, she remarks to her cabinet that her people will always be under her protection, and, on the eve of the Spanish Armada, commands her prisoners to be released because England is her country, too. Elizabeth is not perfect - she becomes outraged when she learns that her lady-in-waiting has married her beloved Sir Walter Raleigh, and has Raleigh imprisoned, but we later see her not only pardoning him, but blessing their son! Clive Owen is a very dashing Sir Walter Raleigh, but William Nicholson and Michael Hirst make a glaring historical error by portraying him as a pirate, as Raleigh's real life, as an explorer was spectacular enough without the irrelevant pirate element. Sir Francis Drake, and not Sir Walter Raleigh, was the privateer whom Elizabeth I knighted. Raleigh presents the Queen with Spanish gold, which I also believe may be historically inaccurate, as he fought the Irish, and not the Spanish, prior to the time at which the movie is set. Geoffrey Rush is outstanding as Elizabeth I's advisor and best friend Sir Francis Walsingham. While he is silent and enigmatic in the first movie, there is one scene where we see him at his happiest - at home with his wife and family, putting his courtly work aside while he truly enjoys his domestic life. Rush shows Walsingham maintain his courage and loyalty to his Queen and Country, even as his health fails and he dies a faithful servant and loving husband, father, and friend. Once again, Cate Blanchett amazes the audience in her creating a strong and very realistic Elizabeth. As in the previous movie, the costumes are magnificent, and the music and dancing are beautiful and historically accurate. Here, in the Spanish Armada scenes, we are treated to some of the best cinematography I have ever seen in a docudrama. One slight drawback to the movie is that I doubt very much that it stands alone, and, for optimal enjoyment and enrichment, I strongly recommend that the previous Elizabeth movie be seen first.

I have seen Elizabeth and highly anticipated this sequel. I was not let down. Elizabeth The Golden Age kept with the same on point acting and beauty of the first film. Elizabeth is a innocent, struggling queen and Cate Blanchett makes the late queen come alive in this film. Make sure to watch the bonus features that show how they constructed the settings into a believable palace. It's more than breathtaking.

I have research the life of the real Queen Elizabeth and Cate Blanchett has posed remarkable in her shadow. Anyone who indulges in period pieces must see both Elizabeth movies. It demonstrates how a monarchy ruled in a time of much turmoil and doubt. It stands for a country that has prospered over all obstacles.

A look into the past of our European heritage. Wonderful story of a very important and dynamic person in the history of Britain. Not the very beginning, but someone who jumpstarted the world we know today. Excellent actress and well done.

This movie is very well done in all aspects, it is the 2nd of the series to continue the story line to its' completion. Historically close to accurate and well written. For sure worth the time to watch.

This film was fantastic! Not quite as spectacular as "Elizabeth", but very close. The acting was brilliant as were the costumes! Breathtaking!!