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The Virgin Queen Reviews

2005

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From teenage princess to accomplished queen, forever torn between duty and personal longing, the reign of Elizabeth I is exposed in lavish and spectacular style in The Virgin Queen. Anne-Marie Duff stars as the enigmatic 'Virgin Queen' in this spellbinding drama that portrays the full sweep of the long and eventful life of one .. Read more

Starring	Anne-Marie Duff, Tom Hardy, Joanne Whalley, Ben Daniels
Director	Coky Giedroyc
Genres	Documentary, Drama, Television

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  - 4
  Elizabethan drama, literally
  
  This miniseries was directed by Coky Giedroyc, a veteran of television productions in Britain, including another royal-themed miniseries, 'William and Mary... read more »
  
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  - 21 May 2007 at 19:30
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  Amazing another top hit by Tom Hardy.
  
  I love this - mainly because of Tom Hardy . ... yes im afraid im on of those!
  
  But also - the make up and Anne Marie Duff was amazing! Her ageing ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Dec 2011 at 08:08
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  Excellent Excellent
  
  Excellent, Anne Marie Duff & Tom Hardy make it gripping! Could have easily been a Movie. Fantastic story and music!
  
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- - xchantellex
  - 2 reviews
  - 25 Jun 2011 at 17:13
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  Love Story
  
  I mainly rented this film, as my wife is mad about actor Tom Hardy and finds him such a verstile actor. Well this film did not disappoint. Anne Marie Duff is ... read more »
  
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  - Watford
  - 06 Jan 2010 at 14:43
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  Virgin Queen
  
  Make up brilliant, but somehow total impact of series left me wishing for something more. Slight disappointment, as still love costume dramas from this era, ... read more »
  
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  - York
  - 10 Jul 2009 at 21:21
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  the virgin queen
  
  brilliant. Anne Marie Duff was born to play this role
  
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- - saranna
  - 69 reviews
  - Oldham
  - 28 Apr 2009 at 18:50
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  loved it
  
  i love these kind of films
  
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- - tg74
  - 44 reviews
  - Cannock
  - 09 Apr 2009 at 02:08
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  The Virgin Queen.
  
  I thought the film was TOP RATE. Any film that stars Ann-Marie Duff is bound to be a CRACKER. The costume was spot on the period, the tension that ran through ... read more »
  
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- - PariPassu
  - 3 reviews
  - Bishops Castle
  - 02 Mar 2009 at 01:39
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  not bad.
  
  not bad, historically accurate. not the fan of the actress but she is very suitable for the role from the history perspective. recommended for Tudor fans.
  
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- - Zhanna
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  - Woking
  - 27 Feb 2009 at 22:32
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  Amazing
  
  Beautiful scenes, fantastic story and wonderful actors. Love it.
  
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- - cutetwirler
  - 8 reviews
  - Liverpool
  - 24 Feb 2009 at 11:26
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  Virgin Queen
  
  A pretty good drama, though Anne Marie Duff doesn't live up to some of the other actresses who have played Elizabeth recently. Tom Hardy is gorgeous but ... read more »
  
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  - 15 Dec 2008 at 16:13
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  - 4
  Elizabethan drama, literally
  
  This miniseries was directed by Coky Giedroyc, a veteran of television productions in Britain, including another royal-themed miniseries, 'William and Mary... read more »
  
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  - stuartlala
  - 13 reviews
  - beaconsfield
  - 21 May 2007 at 19:30
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  Glorious History
  
  I enjoyed this. High quality drama. It seemed to be based on fact. I could quite happily watch this again.
  
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  - Yorkshire
  - 12 Aug 2006 at 07:25
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  Outstanding!
  
  As a lover of history in general and the early modern period specifically I had to see Elizabeth - if nothing else just to see how historically accurate it was... read more »
  
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- - Illuminatiprimus
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  - London
  - 21 Apr 2006 at 21:45
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  Brilliant - History at its best
  
  The Virgin Queen was a brilliant programme, bringing to life the court of Elizabeth the first. My daughter and I got great pleasure at watching this, and as my ... read more »
  
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- - Michelle Frappell
  - Hitchin, Hertfordshire
  - 12 Sep 2006 at 11:28
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  What a disappointment
  
  We sent back disc 2 without even opening it up. The Virgin Queen was shown on television while we were away and I thought 'what a treat'; new BBC drama... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 21 Mar 2006 at 10:37
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  Fantastic watch - highly recommended!
  
  Scenes, acting, costumes and overall direction of drama was excellent. A definate watch for viewers who appreciate drama. I have also watched the 2nd DVD(... read more »
  
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  - Durham, England
  - 24 Mar 2006 at 09:30
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  boring
  
  fell asleep posted it back ASAP
  
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  - england
  - 29 Mar 2006 at 15:56
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  The Virgin Queen.
  
  I thought the film was TOP RATE. Any film that stars Ann-Marie Duff is bound to be a CRACKER. The costume was spot on the period, the tension that ran through ... read more »
  
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- - PariPassu
  - 3 reviews
  - Bishops Castle
  - 02 Mar 2009 at 01:39
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  If you've seen the film there's nothing new here!!!
  
  Very well acted drama recently seen on BBC, however don't go expecting anything new if you've already watched the excellent 'Elizabeth' film ... read more »
  
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  - Swindon, Wiltshire
  - 18 Jun 2006 at 16:11
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  One of the best renditions of Elizabeths reign done for television
  
  This series combines class, intelligence, wit, humour and history into a spectacular tour de force through one of our greatest monarchs reigns. Though not on ... read more »
  
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  From teenage princess to accomplished queen, forever torn between duty and personal longing, the reign of Elizabeth I is exposed in lavish and spectacular style in The Virgin Queen. Anne-Marie Duff stars as the enigmatic 'Virgin Queen' in this spellbinding drama that portrays the full sweep of the ...