Elizabeth:The Golden Age was...

Decent. I wasn't turned off by it, but I can't seem to put my finger on exactly what it was that was missing. I understand that the story obviously isn't going to be the same. But where the first relied on intrigue and subtlety, The Golden Age went for more flamboyant set pieces, scenes, and the like. Believe me, there was plenty of intrigue throughout her life. Clive Owen does well as Sir Walter Raleigh, Geoffrey Rush is consistent as ever, and Samantha Morton provides a quiet, constant simmer to Mary Stuart. Still, it never reaches its potential. B-