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![The Legend of Johnny Cash [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7504/7504685_sa.jpg)
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5
Priceless Cash!
on October 23, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
After having seen the movie Walk the Line, which tells Johnny Cash's story, I was inspired to purchase this album, in which we hear Cash and his beloved June sing many of the classic songs heard in the film - and many more!
This lively invigorating music makes me want to get up and dance - in fact, every time I hear it, I do so! Yet often we feel the sorrow in Cash's voice as he reminds us of the pain and suffering in the world, which is why he began wearing his trademark black clothes in the first place - and set a precedent for others! In his own words "I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down . . . But 'til we start to make a move to make things right, you'll never see me in a suit of white/ I'd love to wear a rainbow every day. . ." I doubt that he ever did onstage - and I think his choice of color foreshadows the whole Gothic movement. More important, I believe Cash was one of the first rock stars, through his powerfully melancholy lyrics, to confront us with the shocking truth of the suffering in the world. Cash is one of those magnificent rock lyricist who makes the listener take pause and think, even as they revel in the sheer pleasure of the melodies.
Yet this album contains some spicy little ditties such as "Jackson" in which his wife June Carter joins in, that make us appreciate life - and love - more than ever before. After hearing Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon (as Cash and June Carter Cash) sing this duet in "Walk the Line," the real thing is all the more joyful, and those of us who have seen the movie may not be able to stop smiling and feeling great!
The Legend of Cash is truly a magnificent introduction to the works of one of Rock 'n' Roll's first and greatest legends!
What's great about it: This music is appropriate for all who appreciate great American music!
What's not so great: It is impossible for me to say anything bad about this album!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Waiting for the Sun [Bonus Tracks] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8270/8270346_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Waiting for the Sun Sizzles!
on October 21, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
In “Waiting for the Sun,” the Doors serve up a hot musical banquet that invigorates, rather than soothes, the soul with songs that remind me of the blazing summer days of the L.A. Basin in August, where temperatures can reach past 100 degrees. Morrison’s timeless lyrics vividly reflect the best, and often, the most tragic, aspects of California life in the 1960’s. For example, in “Not to Touch the Earth,” as Morrison sharply belts out his verse about a “House upon the hill, moon is lying still, shadows of the trees/Witnessing the wild breeze, come on Baby, run with me!” Even though the mansion is warm, it is dangerous! We can almost see the stately building in moonlight during a fierce Santa Ana wind, and feel compelled to, run wildly away from it as fast as we can. This is emphasized by the stacatto of Ray Manzarelk’s and Robby Kreikger’s electric guitars and the fierce pulsing of Douglas Lubahn’s drums. The song ends with Morrison’s triumphant proclaiming “I am the Lizard King. I can do anything!”
In “Summer’s Almost Gone,” Morrison sings praises to nights full of swimming and laughing and singing, but wonders where we will be when summer is over, just as a student might upon leaving his or her carefree vacation days outdoors in exchange for classrooms – and uncertainty. This is followed by his ode to “Wintertime Love” with a Classical-sounding melody evocative of Renaissance dances, showing both the elegance and the warmth of romance during the colder months.
“Spanish Caravan” has perhaps the best accoustic guitar music I have ever heard in a rock ‘n’ roll song, which evokes in me the tales I have heard and read of old California in the 1850’s – the land of Victorian era superhero Zorro in his mask and black cape!
Listening to Morrison’s cool powerful voice in “Yes, the River Knows” is like a day at the river – pleasant yet ever so slightly unsettling at the same time, like a pebble at the bottom of a bubblng brook, which makes the whole piece par excellence.
If music is food for the soul, then “Waiting for the Sun” is clearly a grand feast that belongs on the audio systems of discerning rock ‘n’ roll connoisseurs!
What's great about it: The music is splendid and Jim Morrison's lyrics are among his very best.
What's not so great: Some of the lyrics may be inappropriate for listeners who are under 14 or sensitive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Strange Days [Deluxe Edition] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8270/8270293_sa.jpg)
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5
A Strangely Delightful Masterpiece
on October 21, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
Strange Days is a musical masterpiece, full of eerie songs such as "Strange Days" with the sultry melodies that are so characteristic of The Doors - and the whole 1960's. Jim Morrison's lyrics are hauntingly beautiful and ring of truth, particularly in "People are Strange," in which he says "When you're strange . . . no one remembers your name," and goes on to say that "People are strange/When you're a stranger." Indeed, his lyrics may stand alone as poems, but they are deeply enhanced by the earthy melodies magnificently played by Robby Kreiger, Ray Manzarek, Douglas Rubhan, and drummer John Densmore. Even the upbeat songs are cloaked in a melancholy richness, and, just as Hippie clothes in the 1960's were strange, sensible, and beautiful, there is an other-worldly magic about this album. I enjoy dancing to it, but I also enjoy just sitting (preferably on the ground, as we did in the 1960's) and listening to it. Strange Days is a strangely magnificent classic that I believe belongs in the collections of those who truly appreciate great 1960's rock 'n' roll.
What's great about it: This music probably defines the high caliber American music of the 1960's.
What's not so great: This music is too groovy for me to say anything bad about it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Dirty Diamonds [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7278/7278885_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
A Diamond of an Album!
on October 20, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
Dirty Diamonds is perhaps one of Cooper's most fun albums, as it contains some wicked humor! While all the music is splendid, and magnificently played by Ryan Roxie, Damon Johnson, Chuck Garric, and drummer Tony Cufetos, in addition to Cooper's thought-provoking lyrics, there are also some songs that I believe are there just for sheer Halloween fun!
Cooper's lyrics in the song "Dirty Diamonds" are lively, yet stress the dangers of materialism, as he points out that, although diamonds are forever, we are mortal. Likewise, "Stand" stresses the dangers of our tendency to be afraid to do what we want to do, and packs a powerful lesson.
Yet, while continuing to enrich through song lyrics, Cooper also delights through songs that can only be considered sheer fun. "Perfect" is about a perfectionist who may excel in singing and dancing at home, but bumbles terribly once faced with a real stage. It makes me laugh and think at the same time! Likewise, "Zombie Dance" makes me think of zombies dancing, like people enjoying Halloween night, while at the same time, I believe Cooper uses this song to voice his strong opposition to anything that is even remotely superstitious. It is a very frightfully delightful piece of shock rock that is well worth playing on Halloween!
In my opinion, the Dirty Diamonds album makes an excellent companion to Cooper's "Live at Montreux" DVD, which is the DVD of his Dirty Diamonds concert. The booklet enclosed in this CD contains some excellent pictures, particularly one of the band, and song lyrics with the titles in chilling Gothic type!
This album is a sheer Halloween treat!
What's great about it: This album contains several fun songs, including one about zombies - very suitable for Halloween!
What's not so great: I found nothing negative to say about this album!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Sound of Music [40th Anniversary Collector's Edition] [DVD] [1965]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7480/7480674_sa.jpg)
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5
The Courageous Captain and the Spunky Singer
on October 18, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
The Sound of Music is much more than a timeless Rogers and Hammerstein musical classic - it is the true story of a brave young lady who is forced to give up her dream of becoming a nun because she is too rambunctious for the cloistered life, but, upon facing up to reality, accepts the true unwavering love of a wealthy captain, but first, she must teach his kids how to be kids!
Maria (Julie Andrews) brings joy into the luxurious, but dismal and sorrowful life of the Captain by, against his wishes, teaching his kids to laugh and sing and play outdoors in the mountains, like kids! While much has been said about Andrews' vibrant acting, singing, and dancing, we also appreciate Christopher Plummer's quiet gentle portrayal of the melancholy Captain. Throughout the movie, we see a merry little twinkle in his eye, even when he is trying to be stern with his children, and a soft Mona Lisa smile that, during his wedding, turns to beaming as he watches Maria slowly and eagerly walk towards him!
We also are aware of the Captain's fierce loyalty to Austria - where Mozart once lived - and his grief and mourning as he watches it slowly succumb to the unspeakable horrors of the Third Reich - and we admire his courage in his refusal to have anything to do with the evil that has entered Austria. He always does what is right, even if it is painful. One of the saddest parts of the movie is when he sings about a little flower that he may never see again in his homeland, which, also, he may never see again. Yet Maria's love for him empowers him to flee with her and the children, and, because of their love and their courage, we cheer as we see them successfully trekking into Switzerland - and safety!
I often watch The Sound of Music in order to feel good, but this movie is much more than something delightful and pleasant - it is the true story of valor and courage and triumph, through the power of love!
What's great about it: This movie makes me think globally by making me aware of Austria's vast history and culture
What's not so great: I cannot say anything bad about one of my favorite things!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Mozart in the Morning [CD]](https://bestbuy.ugc.bazaarvoice.com/profiles/3545w/static/noimage70.gif)
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5
Hail, Festival Day!
on October 17, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
What a wake-up call! As the title of the album suggests, like the first bright rays of sun that come to open up our eyes, we are brightly called from our beds – sleepers awake! Throughout this album, we are treated to happy lively songs and dances that may inspire us to go about the activities of the day with vigor we never knew we had! However, this music is not just for mornings – it is good for any time of the day!
In 1776, Mozart was actively performing this music in his native Vienna, Austria, and was regarded with the same respect that rock stars are given in the 21st Century. I can easily imagine George Washington having his musicians play these delightful pieces at all of his banquets and grand balls. This music is ideal for enhancing and deepening the holiday magic of the 4th of July, and I find this ideal for a barbecue, as it goes particularly well with two other 4th of July party staples that we have borrowed from Moazrt’s part of the world – burgers and lager beer!
What's great about it: This lively rollicking music is very hot!
What's not so great: How can anyone say anything bad about Mozart?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Brutal Planet [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3948/3948090_sa.jpg)
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5
Brutally Strong Metal
on October 15, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
C.S. Lewis once observed that, in the 1500's, it was every poet's responsibility to make his work as edifying as it is pleasing. At the beginning of the 21st Century, Cooper and Marlette have created a heavy metal masterpiece that is clearly both.
Marlette's music has that strong sharp edge characteristic of only the finest heavy metal. Listening to these compositions is like admiring a piece of art that is made only of the highest quality steel. As lead singer, Cooper sings with the fortitude that is so characteristic of his high standards, and the band, including Marlette and renowned guitarist Ryan Roxie and drummer Eric Singer, is par excellence. Anyone who loves heavy metal ought to be spellbound by this great album.
Cooper's lyrics, while maintaining their high quality and macabre overtones, are among the most edifying I have ever heard. For example, in the title song "Brutal Planet", Cooper mentions the "ugly cross" of the Crucifixion and the ovens in the Holocaust within the same line, placing them on the same level and in tragic perspective with each other. Interestingly, last Sunday, my priest mentioned in his sermon the importance of a Christian's need to reflect upon the Cross before even considering to display, or wear, it in any way. I believe Cooper's lyrics enforce this important concept in the Christian listener's mind. In that same song, Cooper also refers to "Christian Flesh and Christian blood" being fed to the lions. While I assume Cooper may be referring to the atrocities that occurred in ancient Rome, whenever I hear these lyrics, I also take pause to think about the needless fighting between Christian denominations throughout history and around the world in places such as Northern Ireland.
In "Eat Some More" and "Gimme," Cooper attacks the global moral crises of both greed and waste. Lastly, in his satiric "Cold Machines", Cooper observes how "we walk past each other every single day. We're cold machines," which I take as an admonishment to abstain from behaving like "cold machines" and to pay attention to, and care about, the people around us every single day.
From a purely artistic perspective, I find Brutal Planet perfect for all times whenever I need to be awakened and energized by some fierce heavy metal. From a Christian perspective, I find it particularly appropriate for Lent, due to the edifying nature of the lyrics, although, by all means, for ultimate enjoyment, any time is a good time to listen to this masterpiece!
What's great about it: The dream team of lyricist Alice Cooper and composer Bob Marlette have created great metal harmony!
What's not so great: I found absolutely nothing bad to say about this great album.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bratty Bess and her Bumbling Boyfriends
on October 14, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
After having seen the two Elizabeth movies starring Cate Blanchett as one of the greatest leaders the world has ever been honored to have had, I was completely and utterly disappointed by the way in which writer Nigel Williams places a strong emphasis on Elizabeth I's personal romantic life, as opposed to her strength and valor in her line of government duty, which she always put above her own needs and desires.
While I found Blanchett's performance in the other Elizabeth films absolutely stunning, I found Mirren working as best as she could with the script, much as I would expect an internationally famous chef to create something good out solely out of bread, peanut butter, jelly, and if he is lucky, a glass of apple juice! Fortunately, Mirren does go on to another movie: The Queen, and give a spellbinding performance as
Elizabeth II, for which, I believe, she rightfully deserved her Academy Award for Best Actress.
I was deeply saddened by Patrick Malahide's portrayal of Sir Francis Walsingham, which is not a patch on Geoffrey Rush's in the Blanchett movies. Part of the problem, again, was the script, but I also found his performance, unlike Mirren's and Irons', completely lackluster, especially considering that Walsingham's daughter Frances fell in love with, and married, the Queen's boyfriend the Earl of Essex!
Jeremy Irons' Robert Dudley is a very sensitive and caring gentleman who is worthy of the attention of the great queen - and the audience!
While the movie is jam-packed with historical inaccuracies, perhaps the most jarring and irritating of all is the way in which the stepfather/stepson pair of the Queen's featured boyfriends Dudley and Essex keep calling her by her nickname "Bess," even in public, where they ought to have, in such a conservative society, maintained some semblance of respectable distance. Dudley and Essex also appear as unofficial consorts to the Queen, who deliberately never married because she considered herself married to the country. We see Mirren as a much better queen in Elizabeth II, where she maintains her professional and civic dignity, but also shows love and tenderness in private towards Elizabeth's husband and consort Prince Philip (splendidly played by James Cromwell). The difference between Mirren's portrayal of the two Elizabeths is as different as night is from day!
Tragically, in this movie, the writer constantly shows the most disgraceful error of all - Elizabeth I neglecting her duties - and even her family - just so that she can enjoy her men. With her mind apparently on Dudley, she signs her own cousin's death warrant simply to get Walsingham out of her hair, when in the excellent movie featuring Blanchett, Elizabeth grieves over sacrificing the life of her cousin Mary, who is one of her few living biological relatives, so that England - and hundreds of English people - may live. In another scene in which Elizabeth and Essex are playing cards, the Queen jokes about treason, when it is a historical fact that she, herself, was imprisoned - and nearly executed for - treason! I doubt very much that Queen Elizabeth I would have ever used such disgusting gallows humor.
Lastly, upon her discovering that Essex has left, against her wishes, for Portugal, we see her rushing frantically about the castle in her dressing gown while there are rooms full of state officials who need her to hurry up and get to the serious work at running a government, in which thousands of human lives are at stake!
Even the scenery has much to be desired because we are denied the rich luxurious green landscapes that makes England so magical, and as for the costumes on all the female characters, especially Elizabeth, all I can say is "Oops! No hoops!" Where are the hooped skirts that were so fashionable during the reign of Elizabeth I?
Anyone wanting to see a good movie about Queen Elizabeth I might be better off spending their money on the Cate Blanchett DVD's. Anyone wanting to see Helen Mirren as a wise, strong, and caring English queen named Elizabeth may wish to fast-forward in time to the 1990's and see Mirren's spectacular performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen.
Because I care about England, having spent some of my happiest days of my life there myself, I deeply regret that I simply cannot recommend this particular movie.
While I found Blanchett's performance in the other Elizabeth films absolutely stunning, I found Mirren working as best as she could with the script, much as I would expect an internationally famous chef to create something good out solely out of bread, peanut butter, jelly, and if he is lucky, a glass of apple juice! Fortunately, Mirren does go on to another movie: The Queen, and give a spellbinding performance as
Elizabeth II, for which, I believe, she rightfully deserved her Academy Award for Best Actress.
I was deeply saddened by Patrick Malahide's portrayal of Sir Francis Walsingham, which is not a patch on Geoffrey Rush's in the Blanchett movies. Part of the problem, again, was the script, but I also found his performance, unlike Mirren's and Irons', completely lackluster, especially considering that Walsingham's daughter Frances fell in love with, and married, the Queen's boyfriend the Earl of Essex!
Jeremy Irons' Robert Dudley is a very sensitive and caring gentleman who is worthy of the attention of the great queen - and the audience!
While the movie is jam-packed with historical inaccuracies, perhaps the most jarring and irritating of all is the way in which the stepfather/stepson pair of the Queen's featured boyfriends Dudley and Essex keep calling her by her nickname "Bess," even in public, where they ought to have, in such a conservative society, maintained some semblance of respectable distance. Dudley and Essex also appear as unofficial consorts to the Queen, who deliberately never married because she considered herself married to the country. We see Mirren as a much better queen in Elizabeth II, where she maintains her professional and civic dignity, but also shows love and tenderness in private towards Elizabeth's husband and consort Prince Philip (splendidly played by James Cromwell). The difference between Mirren's portrayal of the two Elizabeths is as different as night is from day!
Tragically, in this movie, the writer constantly shows the most disgraceful error of all - Elizabeth I neglecting her duties - and even her family - just so that she can enjoy her men. With her mind apparently on Dudley, she signs her own cousin's death warrant simply to get Walsingham out of her hair, when in the excellent movie featuring Blanchett, Elizabeth grieves over sacrificing the life of her cousin Mary, who is one of her few living biological relatives, so that England - and hundreds of English people - may live. In another scene in which Elizabeth and Essex are playing cards, the Queen jokes about treason, when it is a historical fact that she, herself, was imprisoned - and nearly executed for - treason! I doubt very much that Queen Elizabeth I would have ever used such disgusting gallows humor.
Lastly, upon her discovering that Essex has left, against her wishes, for Portugal, we see her rushing frantically about the castle in her dressing gown while there are rooms full of state officials who need her to hurry up and get to the serious work at running a government, in which thousands of human lives are at stake!
Even the scenery has much to be desired because we are denied the rich luxurious green landscapes that makes England so magical, and as for the costumes on all the female characters, especially Elizabeth, all I can say is "Oops! No hoops!" Where are the hooped skirts that were so fashionable during the reign of Elizabeth I?
Anyone wanting to see a good movie about Queen Elizabeth I might be better off spending their money on the Cate Blanchett DVD's. Anyone wanting to see Helen Mirren as a wise, strong, and caring English queen named Elizabeth may wish to fast-forward in time to the 1990's and see Mirren's spectacular performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen.
Because I care about England, having spent some of my happiest days of my life there myself, I deeply regret that I simply cannot recommend this particular movie.
What's great about it: Jeremy Irons portrays a very elegant and sensitive Earl Robert Dudley
What's not so great: With the exception of Irons' acting, I found the entire movie rotten to the core!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Elizabeth: The Golden Age [DVD] [2007]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8669/8669005_sa.jpg)
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5
Protector of England's Golden Age: Elizabeth I
on October 12, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
This well-written and well-acted sequel to Elizabeth once again is a great tribute to one of history's greatest leaders. Through the film, we are made more aware of Elizabeth's sacrifices for her country, and her wisdom. In one scene, she remarks to her cabinet that her people will always be under her protection, and, on the eve of the Spanish Armada, commands her prisoners to be released because England is her country, too. Elizabeth is not perfect - she becomes outraged when she learns that her lady-in-waiting has married her beloved Sir Walter Raleigh, and has Raleigh imprisoned, but we later see her not only pardoning him, but blessing their son!
Clive Owen is a very dashing Sir Walter Raleigh, but William Nicholson and Michael Hirst make a glaring historical error by portraying him as a pirate, as Raleigh's real life, as an explorer was spectacular enough without the irrelevant pirate element. Sir Francis Drake, and not Sir Walter Raleigh, was the privateer whom Elizabeth I knighted. Raleigh presents the Queen with Spanish gold, which I also believe may be historically inaccurate, as he fought the Irish, and not the Spanish, prior to the time at which the movie is set.
Geoffrey Rush is outstanding as Elizabeth I's advisor and best friend Sir Francis Walsingham. While he is silent and enigmatic in the first movie, there is one scene where we see him at his happiest - at home with his wife and family, putting his courtly work aside while he truly enjoys his domestic life. Rush shows Walsingham maintain his courage and loyalty to his Queen and Country, even as his health fails and he dies a faithful servant and loving husband, father, and friend.
Once again, Cate Blanchett amazes the audience in her creating a strong and very realistic Elizabeth.
As in the previous movie, the costumes are magnificent, and the music and dancing are beautiful and historically accurate. Here, in the Spanish Armada scenes, we are treated to some of the best cinematography I have ever seen in a docudrama.
One slight drawback to the movie is that I doubt very much that it stands alone, and, for optimal enjoyment and enrichment, I strongly recommend that the previous Elizabeth movie be seen first.
What's great about it: The cinematography, acting, and well-researched costumes are amazing.
What's not so great: Sir Walter Raleigh, to my knowledge, was never a pirate, as he is depicted in this movie.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Elizabeth I: A Great Leader
on October 10, 2008
Posted by: Galadrielle
from Southern California
Perhaps the most nightmarish job in the world is to lead a superpower nation. Writer Michael Hirst shows how Elizabeth I did so successfully, and making England the greatest nation in the world in the 16th Century. Each and every member of the cast is superb, particularly Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth), who has the art of portraying great women, whether historical or fictional. Lord Richard Attenborough, who did a magnificent job of directing C.S. Lewis' love story Shadowlands, is a very chivalrous, logical, yet caring Sir William Cecil, and Geoffrey Rush, best known and loved for playing pirate Barbosa in the beloved Disney Pirates of the Carribean trilogy, is a very smooth enigmatic and mysterious Sir Francis Walsingham.
This highly educational movie shows how Elizabeth almost died at the hands of her own sister, Queen Mary, who imprisoned her for treason! Only Mary's death from cancer saved her life, but at the same time, sentenced her to forty years of strict servitude to her country and government. We learn how Elizabeth constantly put the needs of England and the English people above her own desires, and even after each of several assassination attempts, this hardy queen went immediately back to work!
Each costume and each piece of music and each dance appears to be very historically accurate. Elizabeth I danced the Coranto, the Galliard, and the Lavolta, all of which appear in the movie. I myself have physically performed these dances and find them quite fun, but they are also quite a good strenuous workout!
The movie deserves its R rating, but the situations that have caused it are part of the story, and yes, sadly, there was much devastating bloodshed. We are also made aware that Christians tortured and killed each other in the name of that highly toxic rubbish called denominational superiority.
Most important, we learn of the courage of one of the greatest leaders the world has ever had - Elizabeth I. We see her strength, her determination, and her fierce love of and loyalty to her country! I doubt very much that, had it not been for her, we would not have had the rich blessings that England has provided the entire world: Shakespeare, Tolkien, and the Beatles, most notably among these gifts from that strong and sturdy country!
I would recommend this movie to scholars of history. I also believe that those of us who are about to, or who are considering to, make the great sacrifice of self for the sake of leading a country, or even just an organization, would benefit from this inspiring and empowering story of this magnificent head of the English government.
What's great about it: This DVD belongs in the libraries of those who care about history.
What's not so great: It is very disturbing to see Christians killing other Christians because of their denominational differences.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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