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Elizabeth: The Acclaimed Saga of England's Virgin Queen | 
| Actor: Elizabeth
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 15568
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 200 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.6 x 1.3
MPN: AAED70489D
ISBN: 0767046811
UPC: 733961704891
EAN: 9780767046817
ASIN: B000065Q9D
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: May 28, 2002
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Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 05/28/2002 Run time: 200 minutes Rating: Nr
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 Please make him stop talking! January 24, 2008
M. Justsen (Somewhere over the Atlantic)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
There is no doubt that David Starkey is a wonderful historian and his books are great, but he does not do well on screen. There is an almost disturbing look that comes over him whenever he says the word "sexual" which he seems to attribute as being Elizabeth's main characteristic. Not very well presented and rather dull interpretation of a the most vivid and colorful period in history.
Born and Raised on Shaky Grounds, Reigned and Died in Glory July 30, 2007
Serge J. Van Steenkiste (Atlanta, GA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Elizabeth, a two-DVD set by The History Channel, will win the hearts and minds of a wide audience. On-location photography in the United Kingdom and Ireland, well-done reenactments, artwork, and the superb narration of historian David Starkey make it possible for viewers to get a better appreciation for Queen Elizabeth I and the impact of her reign on British, European, and world history. Starkey clearly explains how Elizabeth Tudor, daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, managed to become queen in 1558 C.E. through courage, cunning, and luck. Starkey also shows with conviction that unlike her cousin Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots, Elizabeth I, a Protestant, was an astute politician both domestically and overseas during her nearly 45-year rule. England became a major European power under Elizabeth I's reign. Paradoxically, Mary Stewart, the figurehead of Catholicism, got the last word after her execution for high treason against Elizabeth I in 1587 C.E. Elizabeth I died heirless in 1603 C.E. Mary Stewart's son, James VI of Scotland, became King of England and Scotland as James I after the death of Elizabeth I. To summarize, Elizabeth is a nice addition to the DVD library of any person fond of history.
 Elizabeth 1 comes to Life in this Wonderful Documentary April 24, 2007
vessie@oz (Australia)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I caught this and King Henry V111 six wives on ABC in 2004 and I was pleased to able to find the DVD of this wonderful production.
David Starkey does a excellent job as always in bring this wonderful Queen of England in the 16th Century to life.
You get to see and hear the Straggles that Elizabeth went through in order to gain the crown.
The actors used in the documentary all do the production justice.
I would Recommend this DVD to anyone who loves history or/and want to learn more about Tutor England.
The DVD itself is of a high Quality. Clear sharp pictures and sound. Well worth the price.
Documentary of Her Royal Self September 13, 2006
J. Kara Russell (Hollywood - the cinderblock Industrial cubicle)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is a really beautiful documentary about the life of Elizabeth. It is not a drama, uses actors primarily without words under narration to tell the life story of Elizabeth. I have watched this several times over.
Similar to other David Starkey narrated histories, there are trace comments which really SHOULD be followed up on, things stated as fact that would be hard to prove outside of conjecture. Some of today's pasty titled folks are trotted out and one wonders how much of an authority they really are, when they mistranslate simple phrases... but that also brings life and light to the "mystique" of station, to see that these really are just people.
The actors are well used, and when they do get to speak, they shine. I especially like that they used two actresses, one for young Elizabeth, another for older. The transition is done well, and helps the time-line progress (they should have done the same thing with Mary).
Not the best docu-history I've ever seen, but very basic, well produced, and worth several viewings.
Elizabeth: The Saga March 15, 2006
Susan C. Bucove (Bloomington, IN. USA)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Elizabeth I of England is one of my primary interests in English
History. I am reading and reviewing as many things as possible.
This DVD is quite good. It isn't the best I've watched. But
it is fairly accurate. I recommend to anyone who needs to know as much as possible about Elizabeth I.
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