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Amadeus

27 Ratings: 3.9

A movie directed by Milos Forman

The satirical sensibilities of writer Peter Shaffer and director Milos Forman (One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest) were ideally matched in this Oscar-winning movie adaptation of Shaffer's hit play about the rivalry between two composers … see full wiki

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Cast: Barbara Byrne, Kenny Baker, F. Murray Abraham, Brian Pettifer, Tom Hulce, Simon Callow, see all

Director: Milos Forman

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Musical

Release Date: September 6, 1984

MPAA Rating: PG

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review by JP_Rocky_Raccoon. February 22, 2007

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Confession of Brilliance

'Amadeus' is an all-around well-crafted masterpiece. It is one of those rare movies that is both frolicking fun and an epic classic. How much of the movie is true or revisionism doesn't matter as much as how they use true elements to frame the enigma of Mozart's persona and genius. There are two stories really: The main story is about Mozart (Tom Hulce), but it is told by an aged Solieri (F. Murray Abraham), Mozart's envious nemesis, at an asylum where a priest comes to hear … more

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review by Robert1936. July 30, 2003

posted in Movie Hype

The Boy Genius and His Bitter Adversary

For those about to see this film for the first time, they can expect a feast for their senses...at least in terms of sight and sound. Both the production values and the music are magnificent. In 1984, it received Academy Awards for best director (Milos Forman) and leading actor (F. Murray Abraham) as well as for adapted screenplay, art direction, costume design, makeup, and sound. It was also nominated for cinematography and deserved that award also, losing out to The Killing Fields. Although Wolfgang … more

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review by ElectricRay. July 26, 2002

It ain't a documentary - understand this, and you'll love it

The bit a lot of people miss about Amadeus is not so much that it's a fiction (this really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone: it purports to be the recounted story of a person in a madhouse, after all), but that it's an adaptation of a play. Like most playwrights, Peter Shaffer (he of Equus) was not interested in historical accuracy to documentary standard - and nor is this picture. In fact, it's much cleverer than that - what we get here is a beautifully scripted essay on Envy, God and your … more

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review by LoneStarGazer. October 11, 2000

Must have for a good home theater system

This is a great movie, but what impressed me is the quality of the Dolby 3.2 soundtrack. It is absolutely the best demonstration and test of what is great about home theater sound versus stereo. If you love classical music, this soundtrack will absolutely send you into ectasy.

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