Review of Amadeus (1984) by Frede. — 07 Apr 2006
Great soundtrack. Great choreography. Great excuse to go out and read a decent biography on Mozart to find out that the great genius' story is far more compelling than the simpleton portrayed here.
For example, his relationship with the various Weber sisters, resulting in his writing of his best aria to wed the one who was not the famed singer. The fact that he wrote Cosi based on an amusing anecdote the empoeror shared with him, only to see it closed when the empoeror died and the empress shut down the theatre.
The fact that most of his major Opera's took on the power of the aristocracy head on, and that his last was in support of his membership with the Masons. And that the so-called evil Salieri tutored Mozar's son (as well as Beethoven).
Really, there's a lot more here than giggles and passing gas.
This review of Amadeus (1984) was written by Frede. on 07 Apr 2006.
Amadeus has generally received very positive reviews.
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