This decadent, glorious film brings to life one of the most fascinating stories of conflict and betrayal among Royals.
Despite never meeting Elizabeth and Mary had a monumental impact on one another's lives, this film shows the impact each had on the other, how one was infiltrated as it were, and the other had to live with the consequences of her actions.
It is sumptuous, the costumes and set designs are spellbinding, but it's the performances that make this film so great, Redgrave is strong, but gentle, very measured, Jackson of course is iconic, and was born to play the part, nobody else even comes close, how wonderful that the legendary actress returned to the screens after politics, her award for Elizabeth is Missing so well deserved.
It's a fascinating story, and of course they have taken a few liberties, but the essence of the conflict is visible, and expertly played out.
I came to this having watched the disastrous 2018 adaptation. It doesn't hold a candle to this exquisite adaptation.
Fabulous, 10/10.
Despite never meeting Elizabeth and Mary had a monumental impact on one another's lives, this film shows the impact each had on the other, how one was infiltrated as it were, and the other had to live with the consequences of her actions.
It is sumptuous, the costumes and set designs are spellbinding, but it's the performances that make this film so great, Redgrave is strong, but gentle, very measured, Jackson of course is iconic, and was born to play the part, nobody else even comes close, how wonderful that the legendary actress returned to the screens after politics, her award for Elizabeth is Missing so well deserved.
It's a fascinating story, and of course they have taken a few liberties, but the essence of the conflict is visible, and expertly played out.
I came to this having watched the disastrous 2018 adaptation. It doesn't hold a candle to this exquisite adaptation.
Fabulous, 10/10.