Nearly a decade after Cate Blanchett drew the attention of audiences and critics alike with ELIZABETH, the Oscar-winning actress returns to the role of the Virgin Queen. Though the protestant ruler has been on the throne for decades in 1585, Elizabeth Is reign is still under attack from both inside her country and from the continent. Her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton), carries the favour of the nations Catholics as she schemes for the throne from prison, while Spains King Philip II (Jordi Molla) plots an invasion with the power of his famous armada. But Elizabeth is also concerned with the arrival of Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen), a charming pirate and adventurer. Unable to reconcile her feelings with her crown, she encourages Bess (Abbie Cornish), her beloved lady-in-waiting, to pursue a relationship with Raleigh.
Nine years havent dulled Blanchetts ability to play thisor any othercharacter with an impressive range of fire and tenderness. Her chemistry with the infinitely watchable Owen is one of the films highlights. As in ELIZABETH, director Shekhar Kapur doesnt restrict himself from using artfully constructed shots that arent normally used in period dramas. Its a modern retelling of history, and Kapur and his director of photograpy, Remi Adefarasin, arent content to let the film have the standard look of many films in the genre. Costume designer Alexandra Byrne follows the same logic, creating stunning dresses for Elizabeth that draw inspiration both from modernity and the time period. If Blanchett werent such a gifted actress, the gorgeous costumes might threaten to overtake her as the star of the film.
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