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Masterpiece Theatre: Elizabeth I - The Virgin Queen
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
EAN: 9781593755324
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 1593755325
Item Dimensions: 30
Label: WGBH Boston
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: WGBH Boston
MPN: WG40559
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: WGBH Boston
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 28, 2006
Running Time: 230 minutes
Studio: WGBH Boston
Theatrical Release Date: November 13, 2005
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Editorial Review:
The Virgin Queen is a refreshing and intimate account of theElizabeth I s rule. The tale begins when Elizabeth is a teen-age princessimprisoned in the Tower of London by her half-sister Queen Mary charged with conspiracy and treason. We follow the young princess as shefights to hang on to her head and at the same time consolidate her power. Upon Mary s death Elizabeth ascends to the throne and we witness a young girl forced into womanhood by the duties of royalty. Surrounded byintrigue conspiracy torture and murder the young Elizabeth struggles tobalance her tender personal feelings for Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester with the rigors of ruling her country. Under constant pressure to marry andproduce an heir Elizabeth is torn by the depth of the feelings she has for Dudley --a man considered a highly unsuitable match. The increasing clamour from her court and country to secure the throne transform theyoung queen into a liberated woman increasingly adamant that she will not be forced into a political marriage. Her duty as a monarch always taking precedence over her personal cravings. The Virgin Queen explores the fears concerns distastes and loves of the woman behind thecrown. In Elizabeth s own immortal words: "I have the body of a weak and feeble woman but I have the heart and stomach of a king." Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 783421405592 Manufacturer No: WG40559
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Like a Virgin
Masterpiece Theater's latest remake of "Elizabeth I" is a turgid portrayal of the first queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, desired a son so much he took six wives--ironically,his daughter took the throne. "The Virgin Queen" is a step far below the famous portrayals of Glenda Jackson, Cate Blanchett, and even Quentin Crisp(!!!)
In "The Virgin Queen",Ann-Marie Duff portrays England's first female monarch as a bland,lifeless,definitely sexless woman. She is in constant voice-over ... Read More
Rating:  - There is Only One Sun in the Universe
I have three films on Queen Elizabeth I in my library and this is by far the best in my collection. I have not see the one with Glenda Jackson to date and it is on my Wish List.
First off, I found the use of language to be intelligent, not like the Hollywood Elizabeth that seems to lack true English wit. I am caught up every time I watch this with the casting, scenery, and costumes, which in turn merely embellishs the script. Some reviewers mentioned that this production left out ... Read More
Rating: - Anachronistic blend of history and modernity
Although I normally enjoy period pieces, especially Masterpiece Theatre programs, I could not get into this production.
I found the modernized soundtrack and fast-cut video editing to be distracting and offputting. Many of the characters frankly looked too "modern" to be believable, particularly Tom Hardy who would have been more suited to a street gang film.
I am an older viewer, so this may very well have affected my response to the film, which seemed geared to a more ... Read More
Rating: - Exceeded expectations
The movie provided insight into life of the Queen Elizabeth I and heighten my curiosity into her life.
Rating:  - Got a bit long
I very much enjoyed the beginning and end of this production; the period preceding and following Elizabeth's inheriting her crown were very well acted and gave a good sense of what her character would be like. The middle, however, was dragged down by dwelling too much on her relationships with Leicester and her various suitors, making her seem very bland and uninteresting.
My favorite part of the production was the last hour or so, portraying her as an aging woman trying to keep up ... Read More
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