Description (continued...) inside her country and from the continent. Her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton), carries the favor of the nation’s Catholics as she schemes for the throne from prison, while Spain’s King Philip II (Jordi Molla) plots an invasion with the power of his famous armada. But Elizabeth is also concerned with the arrival of Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen), a charming pirate and adventurer. Unable to reconcile her feelings with her crown, she encourages Bess (Abbie Cornish), her beloved lady-in-waiting, to pursue a relationship with Raleigh. Nine years haven’t dulled Blanchett’s ability to play this--or any other--character with an impressive range of fire and tenderness. Her chemistry with the infinitely watchable Owen is one of the film’s highlights. As in ELIZABETH, director Shekhar Kapur doesn’t restrict himself from using artfully constructed shots that aren’t normally used in period dramas. It’s a modern retelling of history, and Kapur and his director of photograpy, Remi Adefarasin, aren’t content to let the film have the standard look of many films in the genre. Costume designer Alexandra Byrne follows the same logic, creating stunning dresses for Elizabeth that draw inspiration both from modernity and the time period. If Blanchett weren’t such a gifted actress, the gorgeous costumes might threaten to overtake her as the star of the film. Country of Origin: USA Reviews "Like the first film, ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE boasts strong acting and handsome decor....Blanchett's Elizabeth remains a commanding presence..." Box Office | 11/01/2007 | p.110 3 stars out of 5 -- "Blanchett is peerless throughout, perfectly combining public poise with private doubt..." Total Film | 11/01/2007 | p.62 3 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t is in the intimate moments that the film finds its heart....Cate Blanchett again excels..." Empire | 10/19/2007 | p.62 "[With] wonderfully detailed and vivid production and some excellent performances....[Blanchett] brings depth and subtlety to the role." Sight and Sound | 12/01/2007 | p.60 Full Cast and Crew Director: Shekhar Kapur Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Rhys Ifans, Samantha Morton, Abbie Cornish, Jordi Molla Screenwriter: William Nicholson, Michael Hirst Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jonathan Cavendish Director of Photography: Remi Adefarasin Composer: Craig Armstrong, A.R. Rahman Costume Designer: Alexandra Byrne Makeup/Hair Design: Jenny Shircore Release Information Color: Color Runtime: 115 min. Dubbed Language: French Dubbed Language: Spanish Original Language: English Subtitled Language: English Subtitled Language: French Subtitled Language: Spanish © Universal Studios Home Video DVD Features DVD Features: Region 1 Snap Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish, Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - Shekhar Kapur - Director, Deleted Scenes, Featurette - 1. THE REIGN CONTINUES: Making ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE, 2. INSIDE ELIZABETH'S WORLD, 3. COMMANDING THE WINDS: CREATING THE ARMADA, 4. TOWERS, COURTS AND CATHEDRALS, Production Notes Theatrical Release: October 12, 2007
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