Gary Oldman,
Jeroen Krabbé,
Isabella Rossellini,
Johanna ter Steege,
Marco Hofschneider
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This biography of Ludwig von Beethoven (played here by Gary Oldman) builds its narrative around an actual letter found after his death, addressed only to the composer's "immortal beloved." The respons... read more
Directed by: Bernard Rose
Release Date: December 16, 1994
DVD Release Date: August 28, 2001
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January 29, 2012Gary Oldman is absolutely phenomenal here as Ludwig van Beethoven but the supporting cast is a bit overacted or sometimes wooden and fake. The film itself is a little confusing and slow but it's easy to forget that when you're wrapped up in the mystery, and when watching Oldman ... read more
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August 19, 2011Immortal Beloved is an incredible biopic about one of the most famed composers who ever lived. Gary Oldman is the perfect choice to play composer Ludwig Van Beethoven. He brought such charisma to his performance that it's a shame he didn't win an Oscar. I thought he was excellent... read more
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August 13, 2011How to depict "genius"? Yes, there are the achievements ... but why? This movie goes with love as the motivating factor that drove perhaps the world's most renowned composer, the Einstein of music, Beethoven. Oldman, no slouch artist himself, is magnetic as a soul slowly losin... read more
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May 16, 2009I enjoyed this one immensely
Gary Oldman has such depth and range that he disappears into his characters. It doesn't matter if he's playing Count Dracula or Sid Vicious or Ludwig Van Beethoven, I'm never consciously aware that I'm watching an imitation. He's just that good. -
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May 22, 2007This movie is beautiful. His life totally sucked, a real tortured genius. The end of this movie when he is in the lake as ode to joy plays is one of the most powerful things i've ever seen.
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November 2, 2011I liked Amadeus better, but Mozart was more of a character. Oldman, once again, did a hell of a job.
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March 11, 2011Imperfect movie about an imperfect man. But, beautifully made, and I believe, the best movie we will see about Beethoven. Great cinematography, and of course, great music! Gary Oldman is perfect.
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December 19, 2010Fiction about Beethoven. Sad and sometimes hard to watch. I burst into tears several times from the beauty of the music.
Critic Reviews
December 12, 2006
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
September 28, 2005
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
A little slow, but overall a good film.
November 8, 2004
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
completely nuts!
September 27, 2004
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Imitation Ken Russell biopic lacking in power and a feel for the music.
August 17, 2004
S. James Wegg, JWR
As writer and director, Bernard Rose must take full responsibility for the fictions masquerading as fact in his treatment of Beethoven's life and loves. Full Review
April 23, 2004
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
real coup is the perfect casting of consummate chameleon actor Gary Oldman as Beethoven. Full Review
October 9, 2002
Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
Haunting use of Beethoven's music.
September 12, 2002
Audrey Rock-Richardson, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)
Strains to evoke tortured artist agony, but instead just strains.
August 30, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Passionate and transfixing scereen biography of Ludwig van Beethoven. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
I just did not buy Oldman as Beethoven. I thought he was miscast, and he certainly overacted. Full Review
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