Cate Blanchett was so good in the original Elizabeth. Let's hope
this sequel is as good. 
Synopsis
Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides
of late 16th century Europe, Queen Elizabeth finds her rule openly
challenged by the Spanish King Philip II -- with his powerful army
and sea-dominating armada -- determined to restore England to
Catholicism.
Preparing to go to war to defend her empire, Elizabeth struggles to
balance ancient royal duties with an unexpected vulnerability in
her love for Sir Walter Raleigh. But he remains forbidden for a
queen who has sworn body and soul to her country. Unable and
unwilling to pursue her love, Elizabeth encourages her favorite
lady-in-waiting, Bess, to befriend Raleigh to keep him near. But
this strategy forces Elizabeth to observe their growing
intimacy.
As she charts her course abroad, her trusted advisor, Sir Francis
Walsingham, continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth's court
at home -- and her campaign to solidify absolute power. Through an
intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination plot
that could topple the throne. But as he unmasks traitors that may
include Elizabeth's own cousin Mary Stuart, he unknowingly sets
England up for destruction.
Genres: Art/Foreign, Drama, Biopic and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min.
Release Date: 3rd January 2008
Rating: G (for Sg's censored version 
)
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Cate Blanchett, Abbie Cornish,
Jordi Molla
Directed by: Shekhar Kapur
