November 4, 2007

Elizabeth - The Golden Age


Another post very much not about being new in Ireland, but about one of the most amazing actresses on the planet.

I went to see Elizabeth - The Golden Age - at the movies yesterday and I can really recommend the film to everyone. I was a bit skeptical after reading a rather lukewarm review in the Irish Metro claiming that the film was historically inaccurate (sadly without giving any examples) and mainly elaborating on the absence of war scenes, even though (to my mind historically correct) the featured war was rather short and that was probably why it did not get as much screen time as for instance the relationship between the queen and Mary Stuart. (Those of you who know me of course realize that I would never miss a Cate Blanchett film, no matter how many bad reviews there could possibly be - not that there are many of course).

Back to the film; the ageing Queen Elizabeth is beautifully portrayed by Cate Blanchett, who really gets to show off her versatility and acting talent in the role. She is strong, witty, superhuman and at the same time fragile and eaten up by doubt and the desire to be loved as a woman rather than a queen.
I was glued to the screen and think I will go and see the film again sometime soon.

Its the perfect time to see movies here at the moment. This country seems to have established a pattern now; beautiful sunny autumn weekdays and dreary grey and rainy weekends. Just a pity I work Mondays to Fridays;)