By Filmfare / Times of India / Indiatimes, November 23, 2007 - 14:09 IST
"Golden" wastes away a splendid cast and a whole lot of other talent because of a disengaging story. The Spanish are reduced to one-dimensional villains that are inspired from Dick Dastardly. On the bright side the film is lushly shot. It has a wonderful and moving film score courtesy Craig Armstrong and A.R Rahman.
By Allbollywood, November 23, 2007 - 14:16 IST
Even those allergic to history or knew little of British history could enjoy the first Elizabeth because we were watching a young woman, who seemed to have no real political ambition, going from prison to the throne. In the process, she has become resourceful, cunning, egoistical but also filled with self doubts from time to time.
