Evita (DVD 1999)

I was delighted to find EVITA on DVD at an excellent price. The stage musical was a particuar favourite of mine and the film version is equally strong. Madona in the title role was excellent casting - infact it is the best performance I have ever seen from her!
The inclusion of a new song " you must love me" is a bonus and I hear it has now been included in the west end stage revival.

Initially I did not think that Madonna could fulfill the role of Evita as I considered her, at the time, to be no more than a 'pop' artist. Instead she more than acomplished the role to perfection. Having seen the stage show in London I feel that the film does more than justice to the story as it 'fleshes out' that which the stage show can only hint at. Compare the diabolical acting of so called 'stars' in the lastest 'Mama Mia' and see what I mean - there is just no comparison, its like comparing an Amateur Dramatics production to a production of the National Theatre.

Few times in the history of Hollywood has a film been released with the scope and daring of EVITA! Now, experience this landmark achievement as entertainment megastar Madonna -- in the role of a lifetime -- joins Antonio Banderas (ASSASSINS, DESPERADO) for the year's most talked about motion picture event! Directed by award-winning filmmaker Alan Parker (MISSISSIPPI BURNING), EVITA is the riveting true-life story of Eva Peron (MADONNA), who rose above childhood poverty and a scandalous past to achieve unimaginable fortune and fame. Despite widespread controversy, her passion changed a nation forever! Winner of the coveted Academy Award(R) for Best Song (1996) and 3 Golden Globe Awards (Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Song) -- critics nationwide hailed EVITA as a triumphant must-see masterpiece -- and so will you!

This is my third most favourite musical film of all time! It has everything, love, tragedy, violence, great songs and heart pumping confrontations. Madonna is electric in her role as Evita Peron and the casting of Jonathan Pryce, Antonia Banderas and Jimmy Nail play their parts well too. A film for all moods and for all seasons; timeless in it's majesty and pomp leaving one wrenched and exhausted after every viewing and emotionally wrecked. GREAT!!!

I decided to buy this DVD because
A - I love the flim
B - My video tape was worn out
C - DVD is much better quality

Was expectingthe film to be better than it was. it started quite slow and then it just burst in to singing at the most random points and about really random things and was pretty funny. it wasn't te best of films, but would be worth watching if your into funny musicals and classics.

Love her or Loath her (personally,I have always veered to the latter) but you cannot take away Maddonna's superb acting/singing in this masterpiece.It really is a flip coined movie,again,you either like it or you don't.
What I WOULD strongly reccommend though is to watch it all the way through before making judgement because the more you watch it,..the more engrossed you become and before you know it,..you've had 2 wonderful hours of extremely talented vocalists and some stunning scenery thrown at you.
I for one consider it a triumph and at least Maddonna can hold her head up high and say she's got at least ONE good movie under her belt;-)

My wife wanted to watch it, we bought it on EBAY, very happy with purchase.
Very happy with product.

good powerful musical, madonna is excellent as eva peron and antinio banderras is yummy as che. need tissues at the end!!

Ilove this DVD. Watching it gives me goosebumps everytime (I have watched it three times already) If you haven't seen this masterpiece you have missed out big time. Madonna comes into her own as Evita and her voice is perfect for this! Get it, watch it, love it like I do!

I love Madonna and love the film Evita so it was a very easy decision to make.
I did have a copy on vhs tape but it's worn out so I'm very pleased with my purchase of Evita.

Nearly ten years old and showing some signs of age but this is still well worth watching and the music is timeless. A must for anyones library

Absolutely Love this film!!!

Really fantastic film, great songs and performances.

Always loved it. Went to see the stage show a few weeks ago and it was unbelievable.
As soon as i got back, i realized i didn't actually own the film so got it day after.

Am only 16 and was not the kind of thing i thought i'd like but fell in love with it.

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I saw this film in the cinema and bought the video but now videos are out of date I wanted the dvd because I liked it so much.

LOVE this film!!! A firm favourite from the week it was released in the cinema. Watch the film regularly and listen to the soundtrack when ironing. My VHS copy had taken such a battering that I had to replace it with this dvd version.

Madonna does an excellent performance, as does Antonio Banderas. Soundtrack, costumes and acting all supreme!

A must for anyone who loves a sing-along!!

I saw Evita at the cinema some time ago. I missed it each time it was on TV and so decided to buy the DVD and watch it at my leisure. I was not disappointed. It is an excellent film. I never much rated Madonna as an actress until I saw her in this and she was very good.

i love this film and would recommend everyone who loves musicals to watch this its excellent i would give it a five star rating anyday im so pleased i have it at a good price in my collection of dvds

One of my favourite film`s,found it so hard to get on dvd,but found it on ebay at a very reasonable price.Delivery was quick and well packaged very pleased.

if you dont like musicals ,i think its not your thing ,i bought because of history and i just love Madonna

What a fabulous film. I could, and have, watched this many times now and never tire of the music and quality of the film. Madonna is very convincing as Eva Peron. A classic film which enhances any collection, especially of musicals.

very good and happy with my buy would not knock it and anyone else who is thinking of buying similar has a very good idea think it is brilliant and i am over the moon with it to be honest.

A highlight in Madonna's career Best movie.

Her voice is so much better and you can see has been trained for the part. its like the role was made for her.

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I had this film on video, then spotted it on ebay on dvd, so I just HAD to get it, well I pursuaded my daughter that she wanted to buy it for me for christmas. Excellent.