Take this movie and watch it. Some iffy parts when the maid to the queen Elopes. Some iffy messages when the council people are killing because of the religious difference. Overall, This is a good movie.
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age
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Talky, arty, intense sequel may not interest kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Parents need to know that this talky, artistic sequel to 1998's Elizabeth probably won't be a big draw for many kids, even older teens. That said, it liberally interprets the PG-13 rating (the original was R), since it contains some graphic, bloody violence. Images include torture, a tongue being cut out, heads in cages, beatings, shooting, hanging, beheading, and an epic sea battle. Flirtations are more intellectual than physical, though there's plenty of visible cleavage in the colorful costumes. One sex scene is glamorous and shadowy, with a brief image of a passionate embrace. Raleigh brings "natives" from the New World in face paint; though others look on them as novelties, the queen orders them treated like royal visitors. Characters drink occasionally, and the queen smokes tobacco once.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the movie depicts its historical characters. Is it more or less realistic than other dramas about the Elizabethan era? How can you tell? How could you find out more about the period? Families can also discuss Elizabeth's choices. How does she deal with being single and powerful? What sacrifices does she make to be queen? How does the film compare her ambitions and cruelties with those of her cousin Mary?
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
consummate and flawless history tale with a storybook ending.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Hale to the Queen
Cate Blanchett brings all the attributes that is demanded for such a role. She depicts power, influence, humour and vulnerability at the same time and excels as one of the year's best performances. The scenery, though overpowering at times, is an impeccable work of film craftmenship and will easily get an oscar nod! The film contains a brilliant all-star cast and phenomenal costume design.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Very well done artistic movie.
I thought that this movie was very well done and quite interesting. Elizabeth's character has so many twist and turns. The costumes were really cool and fancy. Every thing was very dramatic and deeply felt. Clive Owen was awesome as a pirate! I recommend this film to people who are over the age of 12 and who can handle a bit of blood. This movie has some confusing parts for younger people but it's really worth the time. It really helps middle school/high school students on their tests if they are currently studying England.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
i think shod be rated pg/13
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
WORTH THE WAIT
The movie was breathtaking, heartbreaking and unforgetable. I am so glad I took the day off of work to see the first showing. Thank you for making such an artistic film. Good luck at the Oscars.
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