Amadeus (1984)

Posted : 2 months, 2 weeks ago at Apr 16 19:32

I avoided this film for years, under the assumption that it's subject matter was just something that I would absolutely no interest in. Then one day, as it aired on one of those "classic" movie channels on T.V., I decided to finally give it a chance, just to see what all that Oscar hype back in '84 was all about. Turns out, this film isn't so much a historical retelling of classical-music pioneer, Mozart as it a homage to the creative process of a genius who's talent was masked by both his almost hippie like eccentricity & by the conservativeness of the times. The ease of Mozart's ability to conjure up music that would stand the test of time was only recognized & appreciated by his "best friend" & rivalous contemporary, the more forgotton Salieri. For me, the true test of any film that...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Nov 12 12:03

''I was staring through the cage of those meticulous ink strokes - at an absolute beauty.''The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told in flashback mode by Antonio Salieri - now confined to an insane asylum. F. Murray Abraham: Antonio Salieri Tom Hulce: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Simply Beautiful, musical and a genius study of two men. One hell bent on destroying the other in a haze of jealousy. Amadeus is a masterpiece of music and a haunting tragic story of Mozart with a complex duality to his character. F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri is fascinating as the man who idolizes Mozart, who burns with jealousy at him, at a talent and creativity he can never possess or muster. We first see him in his old age in a squalid state of madness and memory, in the confine...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year ago at Jun 29 23:29

A not quite historically accurate account of the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri. It has comedy, drama, music, glorious costumes, and wonderful performances. But what is it really about? What makes one man a genius, another a wannabe? How and why is such immense talent given to people so undeserving? It is really a film about art masquerading as historical drama. Tom Hulce and F. Murray Abraham are a fantastic duo, and each give Oscar worthy work. Abraham won, but Hulce as the proto-decadent rock star was probably a very close second choice. The first time I watched this film I was taken aback by the grandiose musical numbers, they are opulent and beautiful. The costumes alone are a sight for all of the detailed jewelery, ruffles, and layers. Mozart's punk pink powder wigs are a gloriou...Read more

Posted : 1 year, 1 month ago at May 24 9:22

"I was staring through the cage of those meticulous ink strokes - at an absolute beauty." Amadeus is a film that bears numerous adjectives with self-confidence: this film is stunning, beautiful, wonderful, powerful, amazing, incredible - and anything stemming off from these words. It's a tremendously rare event when a masterpiece like Amadeus is made; a remarkable movie of jealousy and envy that conveys the biographical story of an extraordinary individual. This film has been a critical success as both a play and a movie. It went on to win several Oscars and it still gathers tremendous acclaim during the contemporary era of cinema. Amadeus is the story of two composers who lived throughout the 18th century. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Hulce) is regarded as the best composer of all time...Read more

Rating : 9/10