Watch and learn

Rating: 9/10 (16 January 2004)

If you want to learn how to act, watch F Murray Abraham in Amadeus. You could not see a better exposition of the art of acting. Every gesture, expression and movement conveys his emotions in infinite detail. You know exactly what's going through his mind, and why. Tom Hulce gives a very good performance, but Abraham is exceptional throughout, and well deserved the Oscar.
The only downside to this film is the director's cut edition - the additional scenes spoil the original thrust of the film, and lengthen it unnecessarily. For preference see the theatrical release.