The medium of film should have ended after this movie

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2002)

I grew up with this movie because my father watched all the time. Only when I got older did I realize its brilliance. Salieri is one of my favorites in film history. How often do you get that deep into the psyche of a character? That level of character development gives the viewer an interpretation for EVERY look on F. Murray Abraham's face, and not to mention, an intense connection with the story. After all, this is Salieri's movie, not Mozart's.
This film is packed with movie moments that grip you, and most of them involve scenes showcasing Mozart's music. I am so happy that Mozart's beautiful catalog of music is associated with this top-notch film, even though the story is fictional. However, you know that there was at least one composer who recognized Mozart's pure genius, and professional envy is a common vice. Salieri represents a mind-blowing glimpse into how jealousy can tear a man to shreds. Film simply does not get much better than Amadeus. "And then... an oboe." 10/10 ****