Review of Amadeus (1984) by Ker Malkin G — 24 Jul 2013
An amazing portrayal of jealousy in its highest form, Amadeus may brush aside historical accuracy for dramatic purposes, but it still boasts lavish sets, powerful acting, and enough riveting story to keep you fully enthralled for 160 minutes.
Mozart is arguably the rock star of all music, no other composer, band, or singer has crafted enough age defining music as he. Tom Hulce may portray him annoyingly at first, but throughout I become certain that he had to be this way, there was enough formality in this film to last me a lifetime, enough bowing and crown kissing as I'll ever need.
Hulce had to craft a young and naive enough man to make you side with Salieri, without it, I am certain he would have been seen as a villain. The choice of music is superb, conveying any and every emotion needed in an already intense theatrical treat.
As the Academy pointed out, Amadeus has truly great acting, Abraham breathes life into a forgotten musician, his monologues giving you the sadness as if you were just as forgotten as he. Forman is one of the greatest at his craft, almost consistently forging masterpieces, and this is no exception.
Amadeus is the best musical film ever, one of the greatest Biopics, and without a doubt, one of the best films ever made.
This review of Amadeus (1984) was written by Ker Malkin G on 24 Jul 2013.
Amadeus has generally received very positive reviews.
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