Evita was probably the most snubbed film of it's year even for all the recognition it got. The film is a beautiful and moving tribute to a truly remarkable woman who rose above her scandalous and poor past to become one of the most beloved people in Argentina- because she never forgot where she came from.
Madonna sparkles on screen as Evita, and her performance is marvelous. This film will forever go down as the greatest thing she ever did. She was robbed of a Best Actress nomination. Her voice is gorgeous as well. Supporting actors Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce are good as well, but they can never steal the light from our lovely leading lady.
The film's only downfall is that the lyrics can be hard to understand at times for first time listeners. I'm sure some people would be turned off as well by that it is only singing and barely any talking. It does take a little getting used to the first time you see it; it's unlike any movie musical ever made before. It's also a classic. 8/10 stars!
Jay Addison
Madonna sparkles on screen as Evita, and her performance is marvelous. This film will forever go down as the greatest thing she ever did. She was robbed of a Best Actress nomination. Her voice is gorgeous as well. Supporting actors Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce are good as well, but they can never steal the light from our lovely leading lady.
The film's only downfall is that the lyrics can be hard to understand at times for first time listeners. I'm sure some people would be turned off as well by that it is only singing and barely any talking. It does take a little getting used to the first time you see it; it's unlike any movie musical ever made before. It's also a classic. 8/10 stars!
Jay Addison