DIRECTED BY?
Alan Parker (Fame, Angela's Ashes)
WHO'S IN IT?
Madonna (Swept Away), Antonio Banderas (Shrek The Third), Jonathon Price (G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra)
WHAT'S IT ABOUT IN TWO SENTENCES?
A peasant girl decides to sleep her way from the slums, to celebrity icon, to one of the most powerful figures in her country. She finds however that mortality is a greater force than she could ever be.
ANYTHING OSCAR WORTHY?
The film actually did quite well at the 1996 Oscars, where it received nominations for cinematography, editing, sound and art direction and won for Best song. All these nominations were well deserved. However the costume design is quite spectacular and deserved some recognition, as did Madonna's performance.
ANYTHING RAZZIE WORTHY?
The whole format of a pop opera, where virtually every line is sung, actually works against the film. What is being said is often hard to understand (especially when being sung through Antonio Banderas' think accent) so important story points are lost. Without a prior knowledge of Eva Peron's life this film could be quite perplexing, the film never makes it clear what long lasting effects Evita actually had on Argentina. The film is never boring and the songs are lively enough, but some spoken word could of helped the viewer connect with the character instead of just viewing them at a distance.
HOW MANY STARS THEN?
Hate musicals? Then look then other way, like them however and you may find enjoyment in this film.
3 stars out of 5
Alan Parker (Fame, Angela's Ashes)
WHO'S IN IT?
Madonna (Swept Away), Antonio Banderas (Shrek The Third), Jonathon Price (G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra)
WHAT'S IT ABOUT IN TWO SENTENCES?
A peasant girl decides to sleep her way from the slums, to celebrity icon, to one of the most powerful figures in her country. She finds however that mortality is a greater force than she could ever be.
ANYTHING OSCAR WORTHY?
The film actually did quite well at the 1996 Oscars, where it received nominations for cinematography, editing, sound and art direction and won for Best song. All these nominations were well deserved. However the costume design is quite spectacular and deserved some recognition, as did Madonna's performance.
ANYTHING RAZZIE WORTHY?
The whole format of a pop opera, where virtually every line is sung, actually works against the film. What is being said is often hard to understand (especially when being sung through Antonio Banderas' think accent) so important story points are lost. Without a prior knowledge of Eva Peron's life this film could be quite perplexing, the film never makes it clear what long lasting effects Evita actually had on Argentina. The film is never boring and the songs are lively enough, but some spoken word could of helped the viewer connect with the character instead of just viewing them at a distance.
HOW MANY STARS THEN?
Hate musicals? Then look then other way, like them however and you may find enjoyment in this film.
3 stars out of 5
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