Review of Evita

Evita (1996)
10/10
Oscar for Madonna-someday?
31 March 2006
Madonna should have gotten an Oscar this role. This movie is one of my favorites even today. I saw it the theater with my friends and fell in love with all the characters. I loved how she stuck by her husband...especially when things were not right politically.

Even though she did not fit in, she did not let that deter her. He also gave her strength. An ideal union working together. Antonio B was also great he set the mood for the movie. This movie is a classic. I highly recommend it. Everyone should have their own copy. I love musicals and they all sang from the heart.

Her Death, even though you know from the beginning that she dies young...you forget will watching the movie. The irony is the circumstances of her death and how she would still be alive (due to medical technology).

The scene when she tells the little girl to go back to school was gutsy. "what happens now"--"where am I going" "don't ask anymore" are repeated over and over in the movie. Questioning does not always guarantee an answer, yet we keep asking...what will be will be...things could of been different for her if her father's family had accepted her, a child is a child---Eva was deeply affected by middle class values ("fathers other family.")

I have seen it a few times. This movie demonstrates the power of a woman's will. "you act has not changed much...neither has yours"-WOW. Maybe he should of taken care of the diamond instead of exploiting it. Madonna is amazing, how she can play any role...Her new album is her best! I think more people would be happy if they just accepted themselves. Madonna does not need marketing but I like her attitude about life.

I recommend Swept away as well...not well received by critics but I liked the British humor.
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