You gotta love Helen Mirren

[MrScorpio]

Not only has she played Queen Elizabeth I,



but Queen Elizabeth II as well



http://www.thequeen-movie.com/

She's pretty much the only actress alive who can pull off this feat

[Radio_Lady]

1. Thanks so much for posting. She is one of my favorite actresses --

She looked so beautiful at the Oscars ceremony.

[sarge43]

2. What is stunning

is how much she resembles both women; they looked nothing alike. She is a remarkable actress.

[bridgit]

3. i do, she made a superb Morgana, in Excalibur as well...

[xchrom]

4. i love helen mirren.

she pretty much embodies what i think acting is all about.

[trogdor]

5. Yeah, but can she pull of the trifecta?

A movie about Queen Victoria would rock.

[Flaxbee]

6. She is absolutely fantastic

Flawless performances, I can't wait to see the QEI and II movies... I hope HBO has the QEI out soon.

I like even so-so movies because of her - like "Calendar Girls".

[sarge43]

8. Netflix has QEI, Flaxbee

So it must be available thru other sources, too.

[Flaxbee]

12. alright! thanks, sarge43 - will have to check it out

I haven't strolled thru a movie store or checked online for movies in ages. I should; I keep saying I'll sign up for Netflix but don't. I go thru movie viewing binges and then don't watch anything for months...

[sarge43]

15. Well, I've been with Netflix for a year now

and have nothing but good things to say about it. It's the movie freak's best friend. And a great selection of documentaries, too.

BTW, for all of you history drama types, if you haven't yet, check out HBO's Rome. :wow:

[bikebloke]

13. I've seen it in the video shop

Attention! It's in two parts(in the shop, at least), so make sure you get them in the right order.

[supernova]

7. Prime Suspect! Helen Mirren is my fav female actor

I got attached to her watching the Prime Suspect series. :wow: Jane Tennison rawks!

[sarge43]

9. Yup. Can you imagine any other actress playing that role? n/t

[supernova]

11. Nope, she owns it!

She's the only other female actor that makes Meryl Streep look like a wannabe.

[democracyindanger]

10. No I don't.

But I do.

You're not the boss of me, is all.

[LostinVA]

14. I do, and do not forget the other queen she played: Mrs. King

ie Queen Charlotte, in "The Madness of King George."

LOVE HER.

[wildhorses]

she is excellent, can't wait to see the movie!!

:hi:

[u4ic]

16. She is a remarkable actor

One reason I don't watch Hollywood films is that they don't contain enough good roles for women, especially 'older' actors (I hesitate with the word actress) who have chops.

There are many wonderful female actors - while they may not be able to pull off those two particular roles (stricly because of visuals), there are some who could pull off very demanding roles. You'll have to look across the pond for about 99% of them.

[kwassa]

17. "The Long Good Friday " Mirren with Bob Hoskins

Made him a star, and my favorite Brit gangster flick.