"Virginity is an asset that holds its value well."

We watched Elizabeth: The Golden Age back to back with Elizabeth, which seemed a bit daunting but was actually quite enjoyable. The second wasn't as good as the first because we liked watching Elizabeth kick ass rather than unravel out of jealous and paranoia. However, Clive Owen was scorchingly hot. I would have welcomed more sex scenes with him, and although I liked the complexity of the love triangle between him, Elzabeth, and Bess, I felt like it took up way too much of the story without really going anywhere. The way they used the word "love" back then was kind of wonky, so it's never clear if he's actually in love with Elizabeth and just settles for Bess because Elizabeth forces him to stay, so I found that whole aspect a bit unsatisfying. Otherwise, this one was just as visually stunning as the first, and we are glad we took the time to watch them both. Brandon thought Geoffrey Rush did a hell of a job in both, and I would have to agree with him on that.