How is this movie so good?

Rating: 9/10 (27 October 2000)

For a movie that is based on a storyline that is - to put it mildly - an outrageous lie, Amadeus is still an enjoyable tale from start to finish. Even the presence of American accents (most notably, Mozarts wife) roaming the corridors of 18th century European nobility doesn't detract greatly from the experience. Yes, it's that good. Immerse yourself in the music and try not to take the storyline too seriously.