Product ReviewsEvita (DVD, 1998, Widescreen Spanish)

Musical

This is a musical and I mean a musical. From the beginning to the end it is almost entirely in song. Madonna plays the part well and my kids couldn't even tell it was her even though they knew it was. Of course the character Madonna plays looks nothing like her in real life. Juan Perrone looks quite a bit different in real life as well. Taking place in the 1920s through the 1940s they used period vehicles and did a good job on the set. Some of the scenes really felt as if they were filmed in the 1930s. I didn't like the way the DVD menu cycle is set up. This disk has Spanish subtitles capability and it was done fairly well in my opinion.

It is useful to know that they start out in an Argentine theater and they break in to announce that Eva Parrone has died and they for the most part shut Argentina down for the "spiratual leader." Then they go back to the 1920s and explain her life finally ending up where the picture begins.Read full review...

EVITA

Although this movie did not pan out quite as good as the hopes of critics,
it is still a pretty good performance and good for a nights entertainment.
Its easy to see Adolf Hitler s long shadow hanging over this true story about
power and fame. In 1930 s Argentina, small town girl Evita (Madonna) enters
show business, becomes a star and ends up married to President Juan Peron
(Jonathan Pryce). Her position as the nations most beloved woman makes her a
martyr upon her death. The perplexed Che (Antonio Banderas) narrates the story
always looking at Evita as the girl that he loved and adored, but amazed that
she takes the money and power instead of his love. Dancing and music are
truly great in the movie as Evita moves up the Power Steps from a young girl
to the heights of adoration by the Agentinian people.Read full review...

Madonna Plays Argentina's Eva Peron

"Evita" is a musical portrayal of the amazing life of former Argentine First Lady Eva Perón (Madonna). Madonna, with all of her talent, good looks, and energy, is perfect for this rendition of "Evita" since it is presented almost entirely as a musical; with the exception that it is narrated by Antonio Banderas.

The film chronicals both the beloved and rejected Evita's rise from poverty to become a radio and film star, and then First Lady of Argentina. It also gives us a glimpse of her relationship with President Juan Perón (Jonathan Pryce). How the Argentinian people grieved for her when she died from cancer at age 33.

The music took an Oscar for the winning theme song, "You Must Love Me." Director Parker adapts composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical for the big screen magnificently. Don't think that it isn't political.Read full review...

Don't cry to me, Argentina

I love this movie. The story is entertaining, the scenes dark and moving. Madonna tells a well played story of a woman driven by fear, loneliness and yes, greed.
The music and lyrics will stay with you, the story will haunt you. Prepare to Google everything about Eva Duarte you can find. Read full review...

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Waltz for Eva and Che and my family

I bought it for my daughter (14), because she discovered it for herself this summer. I've been a great fan of Webber's for more than 25 years and I'm very scrupulous about the things I like, but I've found nothing to criticise in this film. It's just great! Wonderful scenery, miraculous actors - even in the less important roles ... and it was partly shot in my home city: Budapest. Madonna was a great surprise for me at that time, she has at least a hundred faces, and Banderas is unbelievably good as Che Guevara.
The only thing I dislike about it that my family is getting mad when hearing it for the 375th times.Read full review...

Madonna's promise was well-kept.

This synopsis of Argentinian politics starts with a subtle opening about Eva Duarte that is easily missed, and it illustrates the perseverance (some would say opportunism required of Eva to climb out of her modest circumstances. The photography is good, and it captures the spirit of mass demonstrations.

A key feature of this movie for me, however, is Madonna's singing. I was never a fan of either her image or her singing. Many Argentinians were outraged when she got the part of Eva Perone. Madonna answered the demonstrations by pledging to honor the image of Eva Perone. Both Madonna's Eva-image and Madonna's singing are wonderful and a total counterpoint to her concerts at the time. Listening to the soundtrack through headphones shows how technically skilled she rendered her phrases. She absolutely kept her pledge to the Argentinian people.Read full review...

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One of my favorite musicals.

Very interesting story in history. Although I've never been a Madonna fan I loved her in this role, and her singing was tops.

great------historically important title and story

One of my favorites. Well done, very good stars

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Evita DVD

Terrific acting performance by Banderas and Madonna. If you are a fan of musicals (I am) and a fan of the Webber/Rice Evita (I am) this is a treat. Madonna definitely has the range to carry off her musical part, Banderas singing is good, singing by the rest of the cast is ok I would highly recommend this for the music alone. Surprise treat is short musical scene with Gary Brooker from Procol Harum fame. Not a movie for young kids, modest violence and frequent suggestive sexual content and some not too risque language.Read full review...

Madonna brings Evita to life

Incredible music score!! Madonna is a fabulous singer and an under-rated actress. Antonio Banderas could be better and is what keeps this from a 5 star rating.

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