Amadeus

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John F @RT84127024 4d So much to like about this, though for the director's cut it was a bit long. Berridge as Constanze was the standout for me, along with her time onscreen with Hulce. The perfect "dramedy" and an outstanding production. See more Michael P. @RT92104747 4d If you watch this movie with an expectation that it’s “about Mozart,” then you may be disappointed. Same is true if you think this is supposed to be historically accurate. This movie is about Salieri’s descent into madness; his war against God (Mozart is merely God’s incarnation); and his fall from grace. And it’s mesmerizing! What could be more compelling than a man battling God? F. Murray Abraham gives the best performance I’ve ever seen. Some people won’t be able to see past the wigs and 18th century apparel. Some people will tell themselves “I hate opera and/or history.” It’s their loss, as Salieri’s fall from grace is every bit as dramatic as Michael Corleone’s (Godfather), Walter White’s (Breaking Bad), Anakin Skywalker’s (Star Wars), and the devil’s himself. See more Andiamo D. @DGD26 Feb 14 This is a top 5 movie of all time for me. As it has likely be said a thousand times before, you don’t have to be a Mozart fan to enjoy this film. The cinematography, costumes, acting, everything is superb. This movie has likely been the inspiration for so many taking an interest in Mozart’s works. I can tell you that their music choices from Mozart’s vast repository of music compositions is incredible. They don’t only use Eine kleine Nachtmusik or the Queen of the Night aria. So if you’re concerned they stick only with the most popular or well-known pieces of music for scene accompaniment, you will be pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend watching this if you have the slightest bit of interest in late 18th century Vienna, Mozart, or classical aesthetics in general. See more BM M. @BMann Dec 22 Never watched it in the 80’s but I always knew I would eventually. I love a good period piece. Good acting, good writing and obviously the music was perfect. See more Harry H. @Movies10 Dec 21 I do not get what the big deal is with this film. See more SARAH D @RT89672376 Nov 28 If you blank out the historical facts (and as a music history major I have to consciously do so) this story works as a very dark comedy with a clever ironic twist at the end. I enjoyed this film far more than I did forty years ago when I first saw it. See more Read all reviews

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