Amadeus

Rating: 9/10 (12 May 1999)

Splendid adaptation of Peter Shaffer's play about Mozart as a vulgar, clownish musical prodigy, played brilliantly by Tom Hulce. Mozart aroused envy in mediocre composer Antonio Salieri, played by opulent grace by Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham. The film shines in all areas, with special attention to be given to the production designers and set designers who recreated this wonderful era for us, if only for a few hours. Milos Forman's direction is amazing, as always.