The Fall Of Salieri

Rating: 10/10 (30 January 2001)

Putting aside historical facts - this is a great and powerful movie. In my opinion this movie was not only about Mozart, but mainly the fall of Salieri. *** POSSIBLE SPOILERS TO APPEAR*** Salieri is potrayed brilliantly by F Murray Abraham as a good man, a man of God, until he is driven to destruct something he loves and appreciates with all his heart due to his jealously of the young and uncouth Mozart (Tom Hulce). The movie mainly follows Salieri attempts to first befriend Mozart, then try to become better Mozart and then finally trying to destruct Mozart - all in the name of love of Mozarts magic. The movie also explores Mozarts relationship with his father Leopold, and how through his death, Salieri uses it to his advantage. Yes, the movie is about Mozart - but it is also a movie about falling from grace. Highly Recommended.