Review of Amadeus (1984) by Dan S — 25 Aug 2011

A thematically rich masterpiece loaded with sadness and depression over rising star Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) who met his demise at too young an age, aided by a bitter rival (F. Murray Abraham) who has the balls to act like he is his friend throughout his rise and fall.

When a movie features two terrific lead performances (you could make a case Abraham and Hulce should have been the first duo to share the "Best Actor" Oscar - as both are magnificent), an excellent soundtrack, astounding makeup, and captures a piece in history so thoroughly, it is easy to be enthralled no matter what the running time.

This is just a spellbinding epic about revenge and betrayal put against a scrumptious backdrop and hair-raising sets. An overall wonderful movie, and a must-see for anyone that treasures the art of music.