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Evita (Widescreen) | 
| Director: Alan Parker
Actors: Alan Parker, Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Pryce, Jimmy Nail
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 8007
Format: Ntsc, Widescreen
Languages: Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 4.7 x 0.6
MPN: 717951000200
ISBN: 1558908234
UPC: 717951000200
EAN: 9786304806418
ASIN: 6304806418
Theatrical Release Date: January 10, 1997
Release Date: January 13, 2004
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From Amazon.com
After more than a decade of false starts and several potential directors, the popular Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical finally made it to the big screen with Alan Parker (The Commitments) at the helm and Madonna in the coveted title role of Argentina's first lady, Eva Perón. A triumph of production design, costuming, cinematography, and epic-scale pageantry, the film follows the rise of Eva Perón to the level of supreme social and political celebrity in the 1940s. Like Madonna, Perón was a material girl (she was only 33 when she died); she was instrumental in the political success of her husband, Juan Perón (Jonathan Pryce). But Eva was also a supremely tragic figure whose life was essentially hollow at its core despite the lavish benefits of her nearly goddess-like status. The film has a similar quality--it's visually astonishing but emotionally distant, and benefits greatly from the singing commentary of Ché (Antonio Banderas), who serves as a passionate chorus to guide the viewer through the elaborate parade of history. --Jeff Shannon
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 Madonna is great as Eva Perron April 4, 2007
David Rouleau (Masham Qc. Canada)
I must admit when my family took me to see this film at the theater, I was disappointed. I did not realize this was a musical. but as the moie progressed I became immersed in the story and the actors. I was hooked on the movie and the music. Madonna and Antonio Banderas were sensational, and I now have ordered this film and the soundtrack. The song You must love me was used in my sisters wedding as her first dance with her husband. I am waiting in anticipation for the film and the soundtrack to arrive at my door. Thank you Amazon..
If they dubbed Madonna, it would be improved July 16, 2006
B. Chandler (Arlington, Texas)
Plays, books, and movies are always adapted to fit the media. Many times this can be an advantage. Modifying the story is a producer's privilege. The photograph was superb. And the period consumes gave a feel of authenticity. The kept the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical pretty much in tact. However when Madonna usurped "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" this contributed to the loss of the consistency of the story.
The addition of the Navel Cadets' revolt was a good touch and improved on the authenticity of the story. However, the essence of the movie like the play is the singing. Madonna is the only person that has no range, and cannot even talk through a song. If only they dubbed her, the movie would be worth viewing. Maybe they can adjust this on a DVD.
Wow - a musical movie that's actually BETTER than the stage August 14, 2005
Andrew Horberry (Toronto)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First, I declare my bias: I loved the stage musical. I saw it early on in its London run, and made sure I had a ticket for its final night in London. And I've seen too many movie versions of stage musicals that are just dreadful. So I had low, low expectations for this.But it is WONDERFUL. Not only was Madonna great, the resonances between her life and Eva's rise to fame gave an added frisson to her performance. Banderas can sing and dance a storm, and the tango sequences are enough to convince anyone to join a dance class. And there was at least some attention drawn to the repressive nature of the Peronistas, which wasn't - or couldn't be - done on stage. Anything bad? Sure. The dreadful reallocation of 'Another Suitcase' to Eva rather than to Peron's mistress. But I can forgive this in light of the sublime 'You Must Love Me', new for the movie, and a wonderfully double-edged lyric masterpiece. Don't just buy this: play it again and again!
Madonna did fine...admit it! June 10, 2004
J. Ourada (California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Don't Cry for me Argintina was the song that got me into musicals and so I have always loved Evita. In my opinion Madonna did quite an excellent job playing Eva. Most of you have a problem with her because she is Madonna. I am not a fan of what she does outside this movie, but I will defend her performance in this movie. She was not off-key at all and I have never heard Elaine Paige or anyone else sing "Don't Cry for me Argintina" with such emotion and clearness. She was Eva standing up singing that song. "You must Love Me" was another beautiful song that I have never heard been done better. When I heard Elaine Paige wailing these two songs on PBS I had to shut it off, she wasn't bad and she is a good singer, but when it comes to Evita no one can top Madonna. This movie was unfotunately hammered by critics and got a bad wrap.
Don't Cry For Us at the Ocars April 17, 2004
Alicia Zieman (Chicago, IL USA)
Now first let me state that this one of my favorite movies. I have also researched into the life of Eva Peron. The movie is about 95% true. Madonna stars in movie as the title role of Evita. This movie is the story of Argentina's former first lady, Eva Peron. This film starts from the end and then goes from beginning to end. It shows how she went to Buenos Aires with a tango singer. It shows hows Eva took on lovers to get jobs, and even helped her husband, who is played by Jonathan Pryce, get the presidency for 2 terms. She and her husband did have 2 weddings, one was in a church and one was a civil ceremony. Eva also traveled while she was first lady. She got woman the right to vote. She also did start a foundation. She did help build houses, hopitals, and schools. When her husband went for his 2nd term as president, the people rallied for her to be vice-president. Eva Peron did had many Christain Dior, over 100 furs, and a jewelry collection comparable to Cleopatra's. Sadly, Evita died when she was just 33, of uterine cancer. This movie won some Acadmeny awards and a gloden globe, I believe
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