I've watched countless versions of the history of Queen Elizabeth l and her reign, and I find this one to be among the very best of the lot. The attention to known facts is excellent, as well as settings and costuming. Most remarkable of all is the quality of makeup, as we watch the Queen age from her teens to old age. Special kudos go to Anne-Marie Duff as the Queen. Her mercurial portrayal of a woman who suffered so much in her youth, and yet managed to rule an entire nation with an iron hand, which must have been shaped by that youth, is remarkable. I highly recommend this version of her story, which is no doubt far more accurate than so many others. Two thumbs very high up for this one.
Review of The Virgin Queen
