I may forever be scarred by the movie Immortal Beloved.  It’s emotional impact was so deep, I’m choking up as I type this just remembering it.

The movie is the story of the women in Beethoven’s life, really.  Following his death, his secretary sets out to fulfill is last wishes by turning Beethoven’s fortunes over to his “other half”, his “immortal beloved”.  The problem is, no one knows to whom that refers.  What unfolds is a tale of several women Beethoven knew, but only one of which he loved.  Along the way, we’re also privvy to the loss of his hearing and subsequent public reception.

Gary Oldman stars as Beethoven, proving his acting talent.  He’s quite good.  His performance, alone, make the film worth seeing.

Fortunately, there’s more that’s worth a viewing, like the emotional impact at the end.  I figured out who his immortal beloved is prior to the end, but it didn’t make the impact any less emotional.  Excuse me.  I have to grab a tissue.