Looking at her face on a recent issue of a fashion magazine, it is hard to belive Cate Blanchett is the woman who stares out at the audience during the final moments of the film. The closing scene of the movie depicts her as ELizabeth was most well remembered, as the virgin queen. Cate Blanchett did an outstanding job portraying the queen as she goes through different periods during this time period. She goes from a young, free spirited woman to a mature, powerful, and strong-willed ruler.
Many of the quotes from this film are very powerful, both historically and in viewing the world today.
Dudley: Remember who you are. Do not be afraid of them.
Aurundel: (Offering Elizabeth his coat before putting her in the tower)Madam, you are cold.
Elizabeth: I do not need your pity.
Aurundel: Accept it then for my sake.
Elizabeth: Thank you. I shall not forget this kindness.
Walsingham: All Norfolk need do is sign that paper and treason will have been committed.
Elizabeth: Then let him sign it, and let it all be done.
Norfolk: I am Norfolk!
Walsingham: You were Norfolk. Dead men have no titles.
Elizabeth: I have rid England of her enemies. What do I do now?
Elizabeth: Marry who, your grace? Would you give me some suggestion? For some say France and others Spain, and some cannot abide foreigners at all. So, I am not sure how to best please you unless I marry one of each.
Elizabeth: When I am queen, I promise to act as my conscience dictates.
Robert: You are my Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: I am no man's Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: I am my father's daughter. I am not afraid of anything.
De la Quadra: What would a man not do for love?
Elizabeth: I will have one mistress here and no master.
Elizabeth: Observe, I am married...to England.
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