such a stick in the mud and actually enjoy this thought provoking and empowering movie!!

go see this movie, before more brain cells die from boredom.

makeup, cinematography and direction are all first rate.

Chan is included. The film is so much from Mary's viewpoint that much of Elizabeth I's significance--both in history and as to the leading/supporting role question--is neglected. It would be great for the same cast and crew to be used in a movie from the other queen's viewpoint.

should be able to play Shakespearean roles besides just Othello. Josie Rourke, the director of this film, must have had the same idea.Like several of the reviewers here, I decided to see this and "The Favourite", a different story but also a story of women running Great Britain, abit a century and a half later. That film is highly praised and also has good performances, but i enjoyed this one better. It was more serious, less saucy and had, easily a better and clearer ending, you can't top a beheading for that .The production values, as many have mentioned are good but it's the two lead performances that count. Saoirse Ronan, when her hair is wept back, looks something like Meryl Streep and seems to be on that kind of career path. She is regal and fiery, yet fun-loving and fearful and dominates every scene she is in. The roles I've seen Margot Robbie in are either as a sex-pot or a cartoon character but she gives us a memorably neurotic but sympathetic Elizabeth. they are the reasons to see this movie and they are very good reasons, indeed.

and does a fantastic job, but we get to see Margot Robbie play a role in Elizabeth that we don't typically see her in one that really showcases her dramatic acting talent . She does a fantastic job as well, and almost steals the show! The fact that they had to use prosthetics to make her appear less attractive is a compliment to her beauty, but she is much more than just a pretty face. I won't get into the plot because I hope if you're reading this you'll go see the movie , but I felt pretty moved and satisfied when the credits rolled. That is saying a lot coming from me because I am very picky when it comes to what I'll pay $10 to see in a theater these days. It does have a few social issues in it, but they are relevant to the plot and the movie does not obnoxiously shove a political agenda or social justice in your face nor does it sacrifice a good plot for it . It wasn't too much and it was relevant to the story. The costumes, sets, and visuals are awesome! I also enjoyed the cinematography. Overall, in my opinion, this movie is worth the ticket price and is also one that I will purchase when it is released on Blu Ray!

I really don't understand how The Favourite got such critical acclaim over this, similarly timed release, period drama but I guess that's what opinions are all about.