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Immortal Beloved

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Immortal Beloved (1994)

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Reviews Counted:29

Fresh:16

Rotten:13

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 1 min

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Shortly after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, a mysterious letter signed by the musical genius appears: "What longings with tears for you...my life...my everything...farewell then...Go on loving me,... Shortly after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, a mysterious letter signed by the musical genius appears: "What longings with tears for you...my life...my everything...farewell then...Go on loving me, ever yours, ever mine, forever, L.." These mysterious words prove the existence of one true love for Beethoven in the midst of numerous affairs -- and never a marriage -- with countesses. However, throughout history, Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved" remains unknown until now, where with enough evidence, Beethoven's "longing" is revealed, disclaiming all previous theories and biographies about one of the greatest composers who ever lived. [More]

Starring: Gary Oldman, Jeroen Krabbe, Isabella Rossellini, Johanna Ter Steege

Starring: Gary Oldman, Jeroen Krabbe, Isabella Rossellini, Johanna Ter Steege, Valeria Golino

Director: Bernard Rose

Director: Bernard Rose

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Aug 21, 2007

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Todd McCarthy

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 18 2008 03:22 AM

Variety

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Emanuel Levy

I doubet whether Rose's speculative chronicle of the genius Beethoven will rekindle interest in the composer's life and work in the same way that Amadeus did for Mozart; the music, though, is nicely recorded by George Solti and London Symphony Orchestra

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 12 2006 08:55 AM

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Geoff Andrew

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 09 2006 03:16 AM

Time Out

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3/5

Alex Sandell

A little slow, but overall a good film.

comment Comment | Sep., 28 2005 02:15 AM

Juicy Cerebellum

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2/5

Moriarty

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comment Comment | Jun., 25 2005 08:20 PM

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4/5

Fr. Chris Carpenter

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comment Comment | Apr., 08 2005 11:27 AM

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Robin Clifford

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comment Comment | Nov., 19 2004 07:47 AM

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3/5

Rich Cline

completely nuts!

comment Comment | Nov., 08 2004 03:47 AM

Shadows on the Wall

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2/5

Ken Hanke

Imitation Ken Russell biopic lacking in power and a feel for the music.

comment Comment | Sep., 27 2004 10:06 PM

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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S. James Wegg

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 Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 17 2004 05:01 AM

JWR

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John A. Nesbit

real coup is the perfect casting of consummate chameleon actor Gary Oldman as Beethoven.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 23 2004 11:30 AM

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2/5

Frank Swietek

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comment Comment | Nov., 03 2003 02:51 PM

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Carol Cling

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comment Comment | Aug., 22 2003 01:52 PM

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Walter Chaw

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comment Comment | Jul., 02 2003 06:35 PM

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Susan Tavernetti

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Janet Maslin

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New York Times

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4/5

Brandon Judell

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comment Comment | May., 08 2003 10:16 AM

PopcornQ

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3/5

Jeffrey M. Anderson

Haunting use of Beethoven's music.

comment Comment | Oct., 09 2002 05:46 PM

San Francisco Examiner

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2/5

Audrey Rock-Richardson

Strains to evoke tortured artist agony, but instead just strains.

comment Comment | Sep., 12 2002 02:05 PM

Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Passionate and transfixing scereen biography of Ludwig van Beethoven.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 30 2002 12:04 PM

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