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Elizabeth
1998 123 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★8.1
Drama, History
Director: Shekhar Kapur
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Description
The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$30.08M
Worldwide:
$82.15M
Starring
Cate Blanchett
Actor
Liz Giles
Actor
Rod Culbertson
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 1999
— Best Supporting Actor
Venice Film Festival 1998
— Max Factor Award
BAFTA 1999
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 1999
— Best Supporting Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1999
— Breakthrough of the Year
Venice Film Festival 1998
— Max Factor Award
BAFTA 1999
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 1999
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 1999
— Best Director
BAFTA 1999
— Best Actress
BAFTA 1999
— David Lean Award for Direction
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Actress
BAFTA 1999
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 1999
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 1999
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
Screen Actors Guild Awards 1999
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 1999
— Best Actress (Drama)
Golden Globe 1999
— Best Picture (Drama)
BAFTA 1999
— Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film
BAFTA 1999
— Best Original Screenplay
Key opinion
Elizabeth (1998) is widely celebrated as a visually stunning and atmospheric biographical drama that succeeds as an engaging character study. While critics and audiences frequently debate its historical inaccuracies, the consensus values its artistic vision and Cate Blanchett's powerful lead performance.
| Acting | Cate Blanchett delivers a transformative and multifaceted performance that effectively anchors the film's narrative. | |
| Production | The film features exceptional production design, costumes, and makeup that successfully immerse viewers in the Tudor era. | |
| Acting | Geoffrey Rush provides a standout, commanding performance as the ruthless and loyal Sir Francis Walsingham. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay prioritizes dramatic tension and narrative flow over strict historical accuracy, resulting in notable omissions and factual liberties. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing, as some viewers find the storytelling taut and engaging, while others feel the narrative is rushed or contains tedious segments. |