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Evita
1996 135 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG 18+
★6.9
History, Drama
Director: Alan Parker
🎭 Based on
«Evita»
Trailers
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Description
The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, an Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$50.05M
Worldwide:
$141.05M
Starring
Madonna
Actor
Jonathan Pryce
Actor
Antonio Banderas
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1997
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1997
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 1997
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1997
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 1997
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 1997
— Best Sound
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1997
— Best Actress
Golden Globe 1997
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 1997
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1997
— Best Director
Golden Globe 1997
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 1997
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 1997
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 1997
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 1997
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 1997
— Best Production Design
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1997
— Best Original Song
BAFTA 1997
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 1997
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 1997
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
Key opinion
Evita is widely regarded as a visually opulent and technically impressive musical adaptation, anchored by a dedicated performance from Madonna and a compelling turn by Antonio Banderas. While fans praise the immersive production design and atmospheric direction, detractors argue the film suffers from an overabundance of music that hampers narrative depth and historical nuance.
| Production | The production design, costumes, and Dariusz Khondji’s cinematography are universally lauded for their scale, beauty, and immersive quality. | |
| Acting | Antonio Banderas delivers a standout, critically praised performance as the voice of the people, effectively grounding the narrative. | |
| Acting | Madonna’s portrayal of Eva Perón is polarizing; some view it as a career-defining, committed performance, while others find her charisma lacking or her pop-star persona distracting. | |
| Score | The musical score is highly divisive: while many celebrate the iconic status of the Lloyd Webber compositions, others feel the wall-to-wall singing creates an exhausting, repetitive experience that lacks genuine substance. | |
| Adaptation | The film's historical accuracy is a point of contention, with some viewers appreciating the emotional narrative of Eva Perón's life while others criticize it as superficial or distorted. |