Amadeus

Amadeus is a masterful cinematic piece that beautifully captures the brilliance of classical music and the complex genius of Mozart. It stands as a compelling tribute of creative rivalry.

Undoubtedly it's a masterpiece. Fine balance between dramatic, comedic and ironic.

Heavy themes on how a man question gods plans with a set on opera.

If you watch one movie about a classical musician, let it be this one

Antonio Salieri and Tom Hulce are brilliant and hilarious. One of the few movies that I rewind instead of fast forwarding.

An absolute masterpiece

A fascinating dramatic comedy that is a very deft portrayal of the artistic process —and all the envy, pride and ego that go hand in hand with that process . The author (of both the play and the screenplay) simply uses a highly fictionalized Mozart as a springboard for his mediation on the art, the artist, and their world. Thankfully, he is not interested in writing a factual biography of the musical genius. This beautiful, tragic fiction is far more interesting.

Amadeus was written by the wonderful playwright Peter Shaffer, who I met in Manhattan as an acting student. A kind and charming old man, he was moved to tears by the then premiere of his niece’s play. Shaffer’s works involve a great deal of practical dialogue, and we often cold read them to each other in class. The success of Amadeus onstage lead to the film adaptation; an enduring production criticized for its historical inaccuracies. It’s true that this film takes liberties with what we know of Mozart, but I believe that creativity enriches the movie, especially since we’re informed this is fiction. Amadeus’s introduction oozes character and vulnerability, quickly enchanting the viewer. F. Murray Abraham is completely invested in his part, and the passion with which he works is inspiring. Tom Hulce devised his character’s unusual laugh, which you will hear in the film. His portrayal is boisterous and energetic! In order to trigger genuine feelings in an audience, an actor must honestly live the script’s moments as if they were his own genuine experiences. While watching this film, notice how natural the actors appear: their poses are ordinary and their gestures mundane. You can recognize their feelings because they aren’t embellishing. Every aspect of this film is peak cinema and among the highest quality that Hollywood achieves. The acting, at times, may feel very eighties, due to lack of European accents and the American ensemble. This is, however, a small defect in an otherwise flawless film. Amadeus teaches us how love becomes envy due to wounded pride, how we often see others as a threat, and how very destructive we can be to each other. Winner of endless accolades and eight Academy awards, Amadeus is essential cinema and a timeless classic.

Great movie but slightly flawed due to the various historical inaccuracies.

A perfect movie in everyway. Directing, acting, cast, cinematography, costumer design, setting, score.....