Hey,
I finally went to a cinema to watch a movie. My first film on foreign soil. I was very kicked about it. Now I must say I am very ashamed of myself for not knowing that Elizabeth - The Golden Age was directed by fellow Indian 'Shekhar Kapur' and also ashamed of myself for not watching the first movie. Anyway, the movies here run full length without a break in between, which took me a while to get used to (wonder when people step out to buy pop-corn). The movies here also never start on time and ours was delayed by over thirty minutes by trailers and ads and repetitive ads.
Let me get critical, cause I don't want to review the movie for you. the movie was a great watch on the big screen. however I did feel, it would get a little dry if one were to watch it on the smaller screen. The music and costumes are meticulous. The setting, music and direction make the movie a very pleasant watch and lifts the movie to a completely new level. Quality acting by Cate Blanchett makes Elizabeth a true force to reckon with in the movie (can't think of another actress who could have done justice to the role).
I was however felt a little let down by the Spanish Armada war sequence. the movie's central theme was the naval war, and I felt the war sequence lacked high quality production value (especially after movies like Pirates and Troy that have elevated the level of naval war sequences). But then I do have to say; the movie is about Elizabeth - the virgin queen. Her character has been dealt with great care and can be clearly seen in this beautifully crafted drama.
I must say that I was quite shocked to know that there are people back home who are creating a ruckus about religious conflicts in the movie. As a third party who has seen the movie, I was not in the least bit influenced by the story line.
And even if someone is. It's history. Its not a work of fiction. Its true.
Adios
I finally went to a cinema to watch a movie. My first film on foreign soil. I was very kicked about it. Now I must say I am very ashamed of myself for not knowing that Elizabeth - The Golden Age was directed by fellow Indian 'Shekhar Kapur' and also ashamed of myself for not watching the first movie. Anyway, the movies here run full length without a break in between, which took me a while to get used to (wonder when people step out to buy pop-corn). The movies here also never start on time and ours was delayed by over thirty minutes by trailers and ads and repetitive ads.
Let me get critical, cause I don't want to review the movie for you. the movie was a great watch on the big screen. however I did feel, it would get a little dry if one were to watch it on the smaller screen. The music and costumes are meticulous. The setting, music and direction make the movie a very pleasant watch and lifts the movie to a completely new level. Quality acting by Cate Blanchett makes Elizabeth a true force to reckon with in the movie (can't think of another actress who could have done justice to the role).
I was however felt a little let down by the Spanish Armada war sequence. the movie's central theme was the naval war, and I felt the war sequence lacked high quality production value (especially after movies like Pirates and Troy that have elevated the level of naval war sequences). But then I do have to say; the movie is about Elizabeth - the virgin queen. Her character has been dealt with great care and can be clearly seen in this beautifully crafted drama.
I must say that I was quite shocked to know that there are people back home who are creating a ruckus about religious conflicts in the movie. As a third party who has seen the movie, I was not in the least bit influenced by the story line.
And even if someone is. It's history. Its not a work of fiction. Its true.
Adios
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