Seeing Protestant England as a threat, and in retaliation for English piracy of Spanish ships, Philip plots to take over England and make his daughter, Isabella, the Queen… Greydanus asked: "How is it possible that this orgy of anti-Catholicism has been all but ignored by most critics? [30], At the 11th Pyongyang International Film Festival held in September 2008, one of the awards for special screening were conferred upon the film. Roger Ebert gave the film 2½ stars out of 4, saying 'there are scenes where the costumes are so sumptuous, the sets so vast, the music so insistent, that we lose sight of the humans behind the dazzle of the production'. Where else have you heard these words about Salman Khan or Salman Rushdie? The Golden Age Loses Its Glitter. Elizabeth I had both of them arrested, imprisoned in the Tower of London, and some time later released them. Bess reveals to Raleigh that she is pregnant with his child, and pleads with him to leave. Owing to threats of assassination, only members of the. During the film, Elizabeth spoke German to Charles II, Archduke of Austria. Search for "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" on Amazon.in, Title: Mary is tried for high treason and beheaded; Walsingham realizes this was part of the Jesuits' plan all along: Philip never intended for Mary to become queen, but with the Pope and other Catholic leaders regarding Mary as the true Queen of England, Philip uses Mary's death to obtain papal approval for war. [citation needed], Although Cate Blanchett's performance was highly praised, the film received generally mixed to negative reviews from US critics. Elizabeth: The Golden Age is a rush of royal intrigue, bloody torture, fantastic headpieces, and irresistibly ripe dialogue, like "I have a hurricane in me that will strip Spain bare if you dare to try me!" [18], "Opening" from the score was used in the BBC's coverage of the Single's Finals at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. In Elizabeth: The Golden Age draait het om de woelige periode tussen 1585 en 1589, waarin Filips II Engeland de oorlog verklaart en met zijn Spaanse Armada een eind probeert te maken aan Elizabeths protestantse bewind. After “Elizabeth” and “Elizabeth: The Golden Age,”, Kapur is working on “Elizabeth: The Dark Age” for Warner Bros. "Storm" is heard in a trailer of the 2013 film Man of Steel. But soap opera loyalists could hardly ask for more soap. A New York socialite, deeply troubled and in denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon her sister. Elizabeth: The Golden Age . De productie is het vervolg op Elizabeth uit 1998, met dezelfde regisseur en hoofdrolspeelster (Cate Blanchett). It opened in wide release in the United States on 12 October 2007, premiered in London on 23 October 2007, and opened wide on 2 November 2007 throughout the rest of the UK and Republic of Ireland. For instance, The affair between Raleigh and Bess is depicted as beginning when Raleigh consoles Bess after her cousin, The film shows Spanish envoys and other members of court wearing swords during their audiences with Elizabeth. It's anti an interpretation of the word of God that is singular, as against what Elizabeth's was, which was to look upon her faith as concomitant. Having outlived her trusty advisers, she bestowed privileges on a chosen few, provoking furious rivalry at court and even an unsuccessful rebellion. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Papist Spain wants to bring down the heretic Elizabeth. Enraged, Elizabeth throws the Spaniards out of court. The early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch. As Elizabeth learns of Mary's involvement in the plot, Walsingham insists Mary be executed to quell any possible revolt. Elizabeth: The Golden Age She banishes Bess from court and has Raleigh imprisoned for the crime of seducing a ward of the Queen. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2,003) IMDb 6.8 1 h 55 min 2007 X-Ray PG-13 Political and sexual intrigues at the royal court, an assassination plot. The Spanish ambassador feigns ignorance, accuses Queen Elizabeth of receiving Spanish gold from pirates, and insinuates that she has a sexual relationship with Raleigh. Cate Blanchett was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film, becoming the first female actor to receive another Academy Award nomination for the reprisal of the same role. Mary Stuart's (Saoirse Ronan's) attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution. The trap springs, and the armada sets sail, to rendezvous with French ground forces and to attack. the purpose, in this case, has not to build a magnificent monument. They had wed in July 1554, a year after Mary's accession to the English throne, but the English Parliament had refused to grant him much real power as co-monarch of England. Is treachery or heroism at his heart? [17], Blanchett had travelled to India in the early 2000s, coming away with several Indian sounds, and badgered Kapur to get Rahman to score Hollywood movies. With covert intrigue, Spain sets a trap for the Queen and her principal secretary, Walsingham, using as a pawn Elizabeth's cousin Mary Stuart, who's under house arrest in the North. Further, English ships began a policy of piracy against Spanish trade and threatened to plunder the great Spanish treasure ships coming from the new world. During these months, the Virgin Queen falls in love with Walter Raleigh, keeping him close to court and away from the sea and America. England's empire is growing, and Elizabeth develops an attraction towards explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen). Elizabeth: The Golden Age won de Oscar voor beste kostuums en was genomineerd voor die voor beste hoofdrolspeelster (Blanchett). The film premiered on 9 September 2007 at the Toronto International Film Festival. Elizabeth behandelde alleen de beginjaren van het bewind van de Engelse koningin, die bijna 45 jaar op de troon bleef. Is treachery or heroism at his heart? Bess also finds Raleigh attractive and they begin a secret affair. [3] Some of the simpler fictions are: The film depicts an important episode in the violent struggle between the Protestant Reformation and the Counter-Reformation that polarised European politics. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? In fact, Mary was held in custody at various places for 19 years before her execution in 1587, at the age of 44. Queen Elizabeth is attracted to Raleigh, enthralled by his tales of exploration, and asks Bess Throckmorton (Abbie Cornish), her most favored lady-in-waiting, to observe him. In 1585, Catholic Spain, ruled by King Philip of Spain (Jordi Mollà), is the most powerful country in the world. A man is dragged to an isolated place by a gang, begs for his life. Elizabeth: The Golden Age Trailer - The sequel follows Queen Elizabeth's (Cate Blanchett) reign of England as she matures and faces marital expectations, an assassination plot, and the Spanish Armada.Universal - 2007 A mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments. In 1558, King Philip II of Spain's second wife, Queen Mary I of England, died. English explorer Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen) is presented at Queen Elizabeth's English court, having returned from the New World. The screenplay was written by William Nicholson and Micha… [10][11] "Why put out this perverse anti-Catholic propaganda today, just at the moment when we are trying desperately to revive our Western identity in the face of the Islamic threat, presumed or real? Oscar winner for costume design. Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) faces threats to her rule from abroad and at home. "[4], Stephen Whitty of the Newark Star-Ledger said: "This movie equates Catholicism with some sort of horror-movie cult, with scary close-ups of chanting monks and glinting crucifixes. [1] In the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland the film entered at No. Historians often depict it as the golden age in English history. Kapur was thrilled to have both Rahman and Armstrong working together on the music, saying it was fascinating to watch "two people with totally different backgrounds and cultures" interact. A British-based priest, Father Peter Malone, declared the film to be jingoistic in his review. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth Tudor I (Cate Blanchett) of England is pressured by her advisor, Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), to marry - if she dies childless, the throne will pass to her second cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton), who is Catholic. And there were enough bigots in her Protestant Parliament to say, 'Just kill them all', and she was constantly saying no. and the basic motif is the impeccable performance of Cate Blanchett. The screenplay was written by William Nicholson and Michael Hirst, and the music score was composed by A. R. Rahman and Craig Armstrong. It is anti extreme forms of religion. 1 VIDEO | 95 IMAGES. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles. It's a conflict between Philip, who had no ability to encompass diversity or contradiction, and Elizabeth who had the feminine ability to do that. Does loneliness await her passionate majesty? The film sidesteps the age issue by making her look young, sensuous and fragrant, and yearning for a man such as Raleigh. Elizabeth, de koningin van Engeland is nog steeds maagd, daarom noemen ze haar ook de maagdelijke koningin (Maiden Queen of Virgin Queen). That's why I made this film, so this idea of a rift between Catholicism and Protestants does not arise. During these months, the Virgin Queen falls in love with Walter Raleigh, keeping him close to court and away from the sea and America. The "murder" of the last legitimate Catholic in the line of succession gives Philip the pretext he needs to invade England and remove Elizabeth, leaving the way to the English throne free for his own daughter. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works. "[16], The original score was composed by A. R. Rahman and Craig Armstrong. It's not Catholic against Protestant; it's a very fundamental form of Catholicism. [29], The film received two Academy Award nominations, winning the Academy Award for Costume Design for Alexandra Byrne. Elizabeth: the Golden Age. You almost have to go back to Laurence Olivier's Shakespeare's Henry V in which you actually have an English king and English armies portrayed heroically'. This page was last edited on 7 April 2021, at 01:52. and the inspiration of director to give one of films who do not gives explanations but only the reflection, in large mirror, of scenes from a reign defined by the force of nuances of vulnerability. "[5] Colin Covert of the Minneapolis Star Tribune complained of what he saw as "ugly anti-Catholic imagery",[6] and Bob Bloom of the Lafayette Journal & Courier agreed that anti-Catholicism was one of the film's "sore points". Mary writes letters condoning the plot. Does loneliness await her passionate majesty? In Shekhar Kapurs tweede film over Elizabeth I bindt de protestantse ‘virgin queen’ de strijd aan met de katholieke Spanjaarden. Elizabeth: The Golden Age Written by William Nicholson and Michael Hirst 25th July 2006 The film's lead Cate Blanchett was reported as saying: "It's terrifying that we are growing up with this very illiterate bunch of children, who are somehow being taught that film is fact, when in fact it's invention". In January 2009, he expressed regret that other compositions from A. R. Rahman were not used in the film, feeling that "the score of Golden Age was not half as good as it could have been." Ultimately, Elizabeth allied England with the Protestant rebels in the Netherlands. and a great story, wise script, superb cinematography and fascinating manner to give not exactly the perfect second part but a subtle, smart and seductive history lesson. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. In 1585, Catholic Spain ruled by King Philip II of Spain (Jordi Molla) is the most powerful country in Europe. Philip French. A mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments. "[25], Michael Gove, speaking on BBC Two's Newsnight Review, said: 'It tells the story of England's past in a way which someone who's familiar with the Whig tradition of history would find, as I did, completely sympathetic. The film co-stars Geoffrey Rush (reprising his role from the previous film), Clive Owen, Jordi Mollà, Abbie Cornish, and Samantha Morton. Although it can be argued this English action was the result of Philip's Treaty of Joinville with the Catholic League of France, Philip considered it an act of war by England. It's amazing to see a film made now that is so patriotic ... One of the striking things about this film is that it's almost a historical anomaly. Supposedly, he spoke about a plot to kill the queen, his tongue was cut out, and was later killed. the result - honestly, impressive. Find the perfect Elizabeth The Golden Age stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. This representation of a historical period is heavily fictionalised for the purposes of entertainment. Summary: Elizabeth: The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. Papist Spain wants to bring down the heretic Elizabeth. For many years Philip maintained peace with England, and even defended Elizabeth from the Pope's threat of excommunication. "[12], Director Shekhar Kapur rejected this criticism of his film, saying: "It is actually very, very deeply non-anti-Catholic. The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, is portrayed as having happened very swiftly after her arrest, while she was still a young woman. She visits Raleigh and Bess and blesses their child. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Find the cheapest option or … The film depicts the battle between the English navy and the Spanish Armada as consisting of. Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Elizabeth was indeed by all accounts a virgin, but in 1585, when the story is set, she would have been over 50 and her virginity more or less settled. Colin Covert of the Minneapolis Star Tribune gave the film 3 stars out of 4, writing '... as a pseudo-historical fable, a romantic triangle and a blood-and-thunder melodrama, the film can't be faulted' and 'This isn't historical fabrication, it's mutilation. She was constantly on the side of tolerance. and a massive armada of Spanish warships bearing down on England all play a part in the story of Queen Elizabeth. I can't think of a historical period film in which England and the English have been depicted heroically for the last forty or fifty years. A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert. Oscar-nominated second-time performances ... Should I watch the first Elizabeth movie before this one? Ebert did, however, praise many of the actors' performances, particularly that of Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth I. In late-19th-century Russian high society, St. Petersburg aristocrat Anna Karenina enters into a life-changing affair with the dashing Count Alexei Vronsky. Elizabeth: The Golden Age tells the thrilling tale of one woman's crusade to control her love, destroy her enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world. This was a measure taken to preserve a European balance of power. Elizabeth’s last years were full of troubles. He expressed hope to hear these pieces appear in another project. Rated PG-13 for violence, some sexuality and nudity, 2021 Oscars: Best Costume Design nominees include a potential recordbreaker, ‘Romulus’ Season Two Confirmed, Set to Be Sky Italia’s Most Sustainable Production to Date – Global Bulletin, ‘Emma’ Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne On Balancing Period Accuracy With Creative Storytelling – Contenders Film: The Nominees, Biggest Golden Globe-Nominated Transformations Over the Years, Movie and TV Anniversaries for October 2017, Most Surprising Oscar-Nominated Transformations. Two faiths, two empires, two rulers - colliding in 1588. At that time the church in Spain, or Philip had said that they were going to turn the whole world into a very pure form of Catholicism. Ze gaat op zoek naar de perfecte man. (2007). [26], Elizabeth: The Golden Age grossed $6.1 million in 2,001 theatres during its opening weekend in the United States and Canada, ranking #6 at the box office. Elizabeth The Golden Age is een historische dramafilm. PG-13 | 1h 54min | Biography, Drama, History | 12 October 2007 (USA) 3:37 | Clip. This Sir Walter, he is a paragon. Two faiths, two empires, two rulers - colliding in 1588. A mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments. With tensions strained between England and Spain, Elizabeth seeks guidance from her astrologer, Dr. John Dee. [citation needed], In the US the National Catholic Register, film critic Steven D. Greydanus compared this film to The Da Vinci Code, and wrote: "The climax, a weakly staged destruction of the Spanish Armada, is a crescendo of church-bashing imagery: rosaries floating amid burning flotsam, inverted crucifixes sinking to the bottom of the ocean, the rows of ominous berobed clerics slinking away in defeat. 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