Elizabeth I Movie Review 2005

Mirren gives an outstanding performance as the imperious British monarch. In 1579, Elizabeth is being pressured to marry, but not her lover and confidante, the Earl of Leicester (Irons). Matters are complicated by the rebellion of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots (Flynn), and war with Spain. On his deathbed, Leicester bequeaths his relationship to his handsome and arrogant stepson, the Earl of Essex (Dancy). Flattered and flustered, Elizabeth gradually realizes that the callow Essex is a threat to her throne.

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Available on DVD
Running time 220 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Biography: Royalty

Screenplay

Nigel Williams

Cast

Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, Hugh Dancy, Ian McDiarmid, Patrick Malahide, Barbara Flynn, Toby Jones

Cinematography

Larry Smith

Director

Tom Hooper

Music

Rob Lane