Directed by:
Bernard RoseScreenplay:
Bernard RoseCinematography:
Peter SuschitzkyCast:
Gary Oldman, Jeroen Krabbé, Isabella Rossellini, Johanna ter Steege, Marco Hofschneider, Miriam Margolyes, Barry Humphries, Valeria Golino (more)Plots(1)
When a cryptic letter from musical genius, Ludwig van Beethoven, turned up shortly after his death, it started one of history's most compelling romantic mysteries. Who, among the scores of women that Beethoven seduced, was his Immortal Beloved? Gary Oldman stars as Beethoven, alongside Isabella Rossellini, in this enthralling film based on the celebrated life of one of the greatest composers that ever lived. (Icon Home Entertainment)
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The unequivocal advantage of the film is Oldman in the title role and, of course, Beethoven's music, which gives even mediocre scenes a gigantic charge. Despite some undeniably impressive visual moments, however, the film is merely a stereotypical playing on the string of a love story, which is intended to reveal a piece of the master's inner self with its sound, but unfortunately fades out into nothing. It's definitely not a bad film, but it doesn't quite achieve its potential.
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It's a little weak. For a film about Beethoven, it has two main strengths. The first is Beethoven's music itself, the second is Gary Oldman. Unfortunately, none of the ladies or other actors help drive the film, and the revelation of the truth about who Beethoven's property is intended for isn't as interesting and thrilling as you would hope.
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