The plot of the film is very complicated. After the death of King Henry VIII of England, the enthroned and fanatical Catholic Mary I (Kathy Booker) launched a brutal persecution of Protestants and pagans, known as "Bloody Mary" in history. She also showed no mercy to her half-sister Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett), who believes in Protestantism, and imprisoned her. The careerists Duke Fonoke (Christopher Eccleston) and Duke Cecil (Jamie Foreman) instigated Queen Mary to kill Elizabeth, but Mary I did not have this cruelty when she died. At the same time, Mary I’s husband, King Philip II of Spain, coveted Elizabeth’s beauty.
After the death of Mary I, Elizabeth ascended the throne, known as Elizabeth I in history. Elizabeth's lover, Lord Robert (Joseph Fiennes), has always been by her side. Lord Francis Worthingham (Geoffrey Rush), who was finally Queen Elizabeth all his life, also returned to the Queen from France. At this time, Elizabeth’s brother-in-law, King Philip II of Spain sent an envoy to propose marriage; the old minister, Lord William (Richard Attenborough) dedicated to helping Elizabeth consolidate the throne, and introduced the younger brother of the King of France, the Duke of Anjou (Vincent Casser) Er) also come to propose. But Elizabeth's heart has always belonged to Lord Robert. The first major event after Elizabeth was enthroned was to force the church to pass the "Unification Act", restricting the church's religious activities, and the priests allegiance to the Queen, not the Pope of Rome. This bill was passed thanks to Worthingham's arrangement and design, which curbed the arrogant Catholic forces.
The French king's aunt Mary (Fanny Adam), Queen of Scots, assembled a large number of French troops on the border between Scotland and England, and the Duke of Fornock was also ready to move. At the time of internal and external troubles, Elizabeth sent troops to the Scottish border under the pressure of Duke Furnock. The result was a big defeat and the throne was even more dangerous. Both Spain and France have stepped up pressure to propose. After encountering the frivolous Duke of Anjou, Elizabeth decided to follow her own heart, not listening to Worthingham's advice, and continue to befriend Lord Robert.
In this case, the Duke of Fornock secretly contacted the Holy See, and the Pope (John Gilgood) sent the priest John Bernard (Daniel Craig) back to England with a secret letter, including the deposed Queen Elizabeth They also planned an attempted assassination; the Spanish ambassador secretly approached Lord Robert and lured him to the bait; Mary Queen of Scots gave Elizabeth a set of poisonous clothes, but poisoned the queen's maid. At this time, Elizabeth found out that her beloved Lord Robert was married and was involved in the conspiracy of the Spaniards. Heartbroken, she obeyed Worthingham’s arrangement and captured John Bernard, who would do everything in his power to capture Fono. Lord K; At the same time, Worthingham was sent to Scotland to seduce Queen Mary and assassinate Queen Mary; he slammed the Spanish ambassador and Lord Robert all at once. All enemies were swept away, and only the loyal Worthingham was left beside Elizabeth. She became majestic, cold, resolute, and never married. She announced: She is married to England.
The plot of the film is complex, with many factions (Queen Elizabeth, Duke of Fonok, Catholic Church, France, Spain, Scotland, etc.), with many stars and formal lines. The scenes, music, costumes, and performances are all professional classical norms, which can be called excellent work. Cate Blanchett’s temperament is very suitable for playing Elizabeth I. She is neither a beauty nor a sense of majesty and loneliness. A pale, thin face was expressionless, his clothes were gorgeous and huge, his walking motion made a squeaky sound, and the palace was empty and gloomy. From immaturity to maturity, it was reflected in the moment of dismissing Lord William. The gray-haired Lord William looked up to the Queen. This was no longer the Princess Elizabeth he had protected. This scene feels very good.
What is lacking is to present such complicated plots one by one in two hours, which is a little hasty and not deep enough.
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