I have a lot to say...

Rating: 10/10 (14 September 2000)

This is one of those movies I can watch again and again and still be enthralled, mystified, and amazed every time. I admit I may be biased because I am a lover of classical music, but I am also a lover of great cinema, and this is one of the greatest examples of modern cinema. I may be biased also because, like Salieri, I too can recognize genius in music, acting, and even writing, and I sometimes grow envious and bitter as I watch undeserving hacks grow rich while the only way I can get published is to write little comments for IMDb.
There is so much I could say about the underlying truths in this film about the disparity between those of us who struggle to reach above-average status and those who reach superstar-status without breaking a sweat. But I won't. Chances are not a lot of people will read this review that necessarily care about that aspect of the film. This is not a slam on fellow members; you wouldn't have become a member if you didn't care about good film. But many of my views are so personal I can't express them without losing my objectivity. Suffice to say this is a classic, not to be missed, and if anyone wants to hear my REAL comments on the deeper issues, answer me by clicking on the link above. I have a lot to say...