In a word, beautiful

Rating: Null/10 (8 May 2003)

Amadeus is a film that defies the years, just like what Salieri says of Mozart's music; they play Mozart, but not Salieri. The key to this film is the music. Mozart will always be known for his gift of music, and this Best Picture winner seeks to do the same.
It is interesting to note that while not one note of Mozart was changed, Salieri's music was made "better."
Amadeus is also about human conflict, and Abraham's portrayal of Salieri as the tortured, jealous, conspirator who ranks among the greatest backstabbers of all time. Brutus among them as well.
Amadeus is a tragedy, and a miracle of catharsis it is too. Watching it we are held in the firm grip of dramtic irony, unable to cry out and change what is developing on screen.
The most beautiful scene in the film (arguably, ever filmed) shows the genius and mediocrity side by side, squabbling over the Requiem, Salieri to slow to follow Mozart. This scene is so poignant. Even in death, Mozart is still better than Salieri.
As a whole, the film reverberates throughout time. It is a timeless film of unique quality unlike anything ever before. Amadeus is astounding in its depth of character, movies of today have quite a bit to live up too.