Movie

Elizabeth

1998 · 123 min

A sumptuous, shadowy plunge into palace intrigue, anchored by a fierce, vulnerable performance that makes the weight of power palpable.

Tagline: Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, identity, betrayal, faith
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
identity
betrayal
faith
politics
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild