| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Austin Chronicle
Russell Smith |
"...above all a political thriller." more... |
B |
BBC
Matt Ford |
"...skilfully avoids the swamp of nostalgic fantasy." more... |
B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"The texture of the film is enough to recommend it, even apart from the story." more... |
A- |
Cincinnati Enquirer
Margaret A. McGurk |
"Historians will take issue with some of the filmmakers’ choices, but fans of juicy historical drama will just hunker down for the feast." more... |
B |
CNN
Paul Tatara |
"I hope you enjoy it a whole lot if it's your cup of English Breakfast..." more... |
B- |
| E! Online |
"Blanchett is superb..." more... |
B+ |
Film Journal International
David Noh |
"...a rewarding, exhaustive film that's sure to impress..." more... |
B+ |
Film Threat
Ron Wells |
"All of the nutty editing and the loud score just grated on my nerves and failed the story." more... |
D+ |
filmcritic.com
Christopher Null |
"Despite a rash of good performances, lush camerawork, and great costumes, Elizabeth is just too stand-offish to really get into." more... |
B |
Los Angeles Times
Jack Mathews |
"Blanchett...is the film's saving grace." more... |
C |
New York Times
Janet Maslin |
"...bolstered by an impressive supporting cast..." more... |
B |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"One of the primary reasons Elizabeth works is because of the superlative performance of Cate Blanchett..." more... |
B |
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers |
"...the film belongs to Blanchett -- this hellcat Virgin Queen is something to see." more... |
B |
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle |
"...dramatically it most resembles a mafia movie..." more... |
B+ |
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