The acting was superb, particularly by Saiorse Ronan, Margot Robbie, and David Tennant. The story goes into great detail about the relationships between the characters. The costume design was particularly excellent, and the scenes with the Queen on march were very impressive. Toward the end of the movie, there is an anguished face-to-face argument between the two queens. Elizabeth burns her image into your mind, with her white facial make-up. So does Mary. I expect this movie will win several Oscars. Shame if it doesn't.