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Amadeus (1984)
The
man... The music... The madness... The murder... The
motion picture...
Director: Miloš Forman, rated PG for some sensuality,
crudeness
  Starring: F. Murray
Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy
Dotrice, Simon Callow, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones,
Charles Kay
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"That was Mozart. That!
That giggling dirty-minded creature I had just seen, crawling on
the floor!" - Antonio Salieri
Why watch this?
Well, 8 Oscars is why - plus it IS a brilliant,
exceptional film.
Plot Summary:
Mozart is blessed with natural musical ability. Though a musical
genius, he is outwardly childish and crass. That is until he
thinks of his father, a stern man who was constantly
disappointed in his son. Juxtapose Mozart to Salieri, a reserved man
plays by the rules. He's true to his craft, loyal to his
employers, and faithful to God, yet always denied greatness. In
his anger, Salieri, forsakes God and becomes obsessed with
destroying the young composer.
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Dad's Preview:
Aside from transporting the viewing audience to 1823
Vienna, the film's central theme is the prodigy versus the journeyman. This
biopic masterpiece is steeped in symbolism and
details a haunting
subtext of
one man's guilt, and another's relentless quest for revenge
against his greatest foe.
Both are tragic figures, yet very interesting as a case
study. This period piece has elaborate costumes and
sets, and it's realism rings true. Tom Hulce is amazing
as the often flamboyant Mozart, however, F. Murray
Abraham, as Mozart's rival Salieri, dominates the story
as a stoic, brooding man who formulates a devious plan. There may not ever be another film
quite like this.
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The Saul
Zaentz Co.; Orion Pictures
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