
Antonio Salieri believes that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is divine and miraculous. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. He began his career as a devout man who believes his success and talent as a composer are God's rewards for his piety. He's also content as the respected, financially well-off, court composer of Austrian Emperor Joseph II. But he's shocked to learn that Mozart is such a vulgar creature, ... (Full plot summary below)
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Antonio Salieri believes that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is divine and miraculous. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. He began his career as a devout man who believes his success and talent as a composer are God's rewards for his piety. He's also content as the respected, financially well-off, court composer of Austrian Emperor Joseph II. But he's shocked to learn that Mozart is such a vulgar creature, and can't understand why God favored Mozart to be his instrument. Salieri's envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is ready to take revenge against God and Mozart for his own musical mediocrity.
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| Urban CinefileUrban Cinefile CriticsFilled with hundreds of magic moments and dozens of striking scenes, the energetic, vibrant and entertaining Amadeus stands up to repeated viewings over many years. |
| Boston PhoenixJeffrey GantzThe triumph of mediocrity over genius. It's the Salieri of movies. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonIt still soars, but now it seems richer, more expansive. Amadeus reminds us that movies can be lyrical as well as vulgar, ambitious as well as playful, brilliant as well as down and dirty -- just like Amadeus himself. |
| Reno Gazette-JournalForrest HartmanRemarkable fictional account of Mozart's life. One of the best films of its decade. |
| Film ThreatBrad LaidmanHulce's goofy performance is pretty fun to watch in and of itself. He is out for sheer partying and joy like the hardest living Rock Star, a dandy fop with a silly laugh and an ego to match. |
| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliArguably the best motion picture ever made about the process of creation and the creator. |
| El Pais (Spain)Gabriel JacksonI enjoyed the film despite all my objects about the representation of Mozart. [Full Review in Spanish] |
| L.A. WeeklyF.X. FeeneyThis dark, exuberant epic is nearly 18 years old, yet remains the most popularly successful film ever to render the inner life of an artist. |
| Time OutColin ShearmanThe entire cast speaks in horribly intrusive American accents, but Forman makes some perceptive connections between Mozart's life and work. |
| Cinema SightWesley LovellTwo amazing performances cap a stellar work of musical imagination and creative artistry. |