I never knew such movies were possible

Rating: 10/10 (26 March 2002)

Amadeus is a fantastic movie! It's clever, witty, harrowing, and chilling, mastering both the darkest drama and the lightest, most playful comedy. The acting is superb. F Murray Abraham, as the bitter and tormented Salieri, gives us one of the most powerful and memorable performances in cinematic history. As the bawdy genius Mozart, Tom Hulce is wickedly funny. The score is lush and will appeal to classical music lovers like myself; the production is lavish and the details exquisite. This is no mere period drama; Amadeus transcends its genre and can be appealing to a wide variety of tastes.