Well, my
first priceless piece of advice is to view this movie using the best sound
system available – because the real star of the show, of course, is the music of Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart.
Amadeus was directed by Milos Forman and
released in 1984. It “stars” Tom Hulce
(whom I found quite annoying), F. Murray Abraham (wonderful; got an Oscar} and
Elizabeth Berridge (cute, and quite competent) - and some damned fine sets and,
of course, music. As history the film
isn’t much; for instance, Saliere (played by Abraham) apparently was no mediocrity
but rather a highly respected composer whose operas are sometimes performed even today. Sure, as a contemporary, Saliere was a rival
of Mozart and, unless he was a saint, must have been jealous of him (who wouldn’t
have been?), but there seems to be no evidence that he did the great man in. Nevertheless, the rivalry and associated skullduggery
makes for a gripping story line.
So, like I
said: Find a “device” with excellent
sound, then enjoy this blast from the past for the magnificent acting of
Abraham, the striking scenes of old Vienna – and, of course, the music of
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A-
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