11; Ivory movie. To me, this film was a kind of Goodfellas of the sixteenth century.(c) Were conclusions drawn not warranted by the facts? Yes, as a character, Elizabeth wanted to rule England as passionately as she ruled her own personal life previous to the throne. She also thought that the very same personal life would remain during her rule. Elizabeth learned that this was far more difficult than she had ever imagined, in the end making the difficult decision to become “The Virgin Queen” to secure her rule, and unfortunately end her personal life.(d) How would you “make” the film? I don’t know that I would change from this film actually. I am pretty sure, in my opinion that this film works and is about as perfect as it can be. It has the balance of stories in it between; her love life, her religious beliefs, her struggle against suitors, and her resistance to imperious “nobles.” I loved the lighting and the cinematography. The dialogue was wonderful, as were the sets and costumes. The acting was impeccable, the performers drawing very magnetic performances. Especially Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth. She was everything the monarch was written to be and more.(e) Did the Positives Outweigh the Negatives in Terms of:1. Techniques of Presentations? Yes, the techniques employed in this film were very skillful. The cinematography and lighting were perfect, both dark yet rich. The screenplay placed importance on keeping the plot plugging along, as well as giving the characters true depth. The symbolism was heavy but not heavy-handed, adding subtleties to scenes and making the film more interpretable.2. Substance? The substance was good and very interesting, and made for a wonderful film presentation. The film was at no point boring or dull, and at every moment you cared about what would happen to the sympathetic characters as a result of their struggles. That’s what makes a film go...
