What's it about?
Set in 16th century England and during the early years of Elizabeth I's reign, it follows her ascend to the throne instead of her half-sister the Bloody Mary and romance with a courtier Robert Dudley.
Why watch it?
If you're a Cate Blanchett fan; if you really like Tudor history and period drama set in that age; if you like stories about Elizabeth I.
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Ratings
7,5 on IMDb
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
Critics Reception
To put it simply, most of the critics believe that Elizabeth is exactly what a historical period drama should be like - entertaining, at times inaccurate, but ultimately starring Cate Blanchett - which seems to be the strongest asset of the film. In general, it has become one of the beloved 'must watch' classics for Tudor lovers.
Reviews
Elizabeth, Roger Ebert
Elizabeth review, Empire
Elizabeth, Variety
Everything wrong with Elizabeth (1998), History in the (re)Making