Interesting look at a musical icon

Rating: 9/10 (13 August 2002)

Milos Forman created a masterpiece of a film, using second tier stars and a film about a famous conductor. What we get is one of the most exceptionally made films of our time, consisting of wonderful sets and performances, especially by F. Murray Abraham. Sadly, like so many stars before, Abraham pretty much fell off the map, never grasping a role that was tailored to his particular style of acting. Nonetheless, a well crafted film which should be revered for its beauty and grace, and it won eight Oscars to boot.