This 2007 followup to the 1998 film, Elizabeth is mainly beautiful to look at but doesn't reach the bar set by its beauty in any other aspect. I say mainly because there are some scenes that are so dark that although that may be historically accurate, it leaves you peering into the screen to catch glimpses of fabrics and wondering what you're missing. Oh if only someone would just light a candle and hold it near himself or herself so we could see them. What we can see is vast sets and colorful and intricate costumes. Cate Blanchett is the one wearing the most elaborate of the costumes as she reprises her role of Queen Elizabeth in this story set in 1585.Blanchett brings something to Elizabeth that makes her seem more of a real person than the mighty historical figure most of us know her as. A more personal storyline for the character helps too. Unfortunately, instead of that story juxtaposing with her fight to protect England from Spain, they clash. One moment she's shown deeply saddened by a loss of love and the next she's on horseback with armor leading troops into a logistically-confusing battle. It all just comes across too pieced. Clive Owen also stars as a very stereotypical swashbuckling Sir Walter Raleigh.
Rating: 2/5
Recommended for: Those with an interest in the Elizabethan monarchy and Clive Owen
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