Evita (1996)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Alan Parker

Writers (WGA):

Tim Rice (book)
Alan Parker (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

10 January 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama | Musical

Tagline:

The Most Anticipated Motion Picture Event of The Year

Plot:

The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president and dictator Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.

Plot Keywords:

Argentina | Actress | Broadway Musical | Political | Poverty

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 24 nominations

Cast

Madonna	...	Eva Perón
Antonio Banderas	...	Ché
Jonathan Pryce	...	Juan Perón
Jimmy Nail	...	Agustín Magaldi
Victoria Sus	...	Doña Juana
Julian Littman	...	Brother Juan
Olga Merediz	...	Blanca
Laura Pallas	...	Elisa
Julia Worsley	...	Erminda
María Luján Hidalgo	...	Young Eva (as Maria Lujan Hidalgo)
Servando Villamil	...	Cipriano Reyes
Andrea Corr	...	Perón's Mistress
Peter Polycarpou	...	Domingo Mercante
Gary Brooker	...	Juan Bramuglia
Maite Yerro	...	Julieta (as Mayte Yerro)

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic elements, images of violence and some mild language.

Runtime:

135 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG (certificate #34775) | Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Netherlands:6 (re-rating) | Sweden:11 | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Germany:12 (bw) | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Argentina

Company:

Hollywood Pictures

Trivia:

Meryl Streep, Pia Zadora, Charo and Maria Conchita Alonso were considered for the role of Evita.

Goofs:

Continuity: Madonna's pregnancy shows during early interior scenes in Evita's home town and the bar in Buenos Aires, but disappears in exterior scenes, which were shot earlier.

Quotes:

Eva Perón: Sometimes it's very difficult to keep momentum when it's you that you are following.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Emperor's New Groove 2: Kronk's New Groove (2005) (V)

Soundtrack:

Eva Beware of the City

I loved the movie!

As a Lloyd Webber fan, I was thrilled to hear 'Evita' being made into a major motion picture. But I had my doubts that Madonna could play Eva Peron. Then I saw the movie and realized Webber's genius in casting her to play the lead. Madonna shines as Evita and proves her vocal talent on 'Don't Cry For Me' and 'Buenos Aires.' Another pleasant surprise was Antonio Banderas playing Che. I had no idea he could sing! And sing he does! He was the showstopper in an excellent role. And Jonathan Pryce...what can I say about the Engineer from 'Miss Saigon'? As Juan Peron, he holds his own against the powerhouse playing his wife. And he has some of the best facial expressions I've ever seen on an actor. 'You Must Love Me,' written specifically for the movie, was the Oscar-winning song for the talented composer; a tribute long overdue, if you ask me. Excellent casting! Excellent effects! Excellent movie!

To quote TIME magazine, "You must see 'Evita.'" Yes, you must. Some of you will love it, some will hate it. But I hope that you all agree that Lloyd Webber is a genius. He is the true star of the film. 10/10