Stunning! Better than one expects!
The film is grand, combining Lloyd Webber's superb music, Hollywood's
effects, masterfully direction and surprisingly fine actor's work. Antonio Banderas is a real star in the film; he adds passion, charm and humour to the story. It's a clever invention of Webber and Rice to introduce a narrator and commentator who helps the audience understand events better and makes us think. In fact Banderas does more than this. He portraits a complex character, angry, criticising, witty and even cynical on the one hand and very emotional with deep feelings and `impossible dreams' on the other. He makes Che one of the main heroes of the story. The last scene is very moving and tense, as Che confesses his sorrow for Evita and at the same time warns Peron of the future. Antonio's Spanish good looks and plasticity suit the role exactly. His singing is expressive and pleasant to hear, and the voice is very strong, good even for the hard parts such as The Lady's Got Potential (great moment, impossible for the stage). Madonna acts wonderfully. She really resembles Eva Duarte de Peron, and her performance is so believable and true that I forget sometimes I'm watching artificial scenes. I can't see the death scene without tears (How she lived, how she shined! But how soon the lights were gone!). However I'm not totally satisfied with Madonna singing. I do not mean that she sings badly, I only want to say that Elaine Paige sings much better. Nevertheless, some scenes (I'd Be Good For You, Rainbow High, You Must Love Me) I did like immensely, and her duets with Antonio I simply enjoyed (Goodnight And Thank You is very amusing, Waltz For Eva And Che is so spirited, it's a masterpiece). I also must mention Jonathan Pryce. He did great job as Peron. His every gesture, expression and look are correct, matching moments and situations. All crowd scenes in the movie are impressive and exciting, making you wishing to join the choir (A New Argentina, And Money Kept Rolling In And Out). I decided to watch the movie for the sake of ALW unforgettable music, but soon I found that Evita is more than a musical on the screen - it's classic. Director, producer, operators and actors did everything to create a powerful epic film, revealing struggles, splendour and tragedy of Eva Peron's life as well as giving a touch of unique Argentine 1940s atmosphere. I would earnestly recommend the film to everyone: it's dynamic, without one unnecessary moment, very interesting and touching and full of inspiring music.. rocco1980 watch Running Funny movie
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who knew Antonio could sing??.
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just amazing...incredible.
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really amazing ! i love it .
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nice film. i like the music..
A Wonderful Feeling!
I have seen Evita many times along with other musicals, there is
something about it. Once you watch this movie you will be left with a wonderful feeling. I think the singing in this film is so unique that my 5 year old will sit and watch it. What also was a well ilked point was they told the story very fair, in that I mean they did not sugar coat Eva Peron with some of the things she did in her past. I did not know who or what Evita was until I saw this movie, it left me with a need to know more about this amazing woman in history. One point I thought they could have improved on was what happened after her story ended. This movie was an inspiring movie to me and with that I have started a whole new career, I wish the movies would do more with real life historical figures and show them true to the point. Thank you. |
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