For those who do not think they like Classical Music

Rating: 9/10 (11 November 2005)

This movie very effectively combines Mozart's music with the plot. This movie wouldn't have been anything without Mozart's music. As it is, it is an extremely well made film. I understand that this movie is not entirely historically accurate. I don't think it is supposed to be. It takes the elements of a historical events and creates a very powerful fictional story. All the acting is superb. Murray is fantastic as Salerei. He is so hateful, so spiteful, and yet so astounded by Mozart's ability. This movie looks amazing. There is so much detail and so much texture in each scene, you can almost smell the environment. The sets are as important a character as any person in the movie. The costumes are amazing as well. I think the greatest character in this movie is the music. It lingers through each scene like a lifeforce. It permeates your senses and enraptures you. I says more than any other character in the film. Mozart's music lives in this movie. It is amazing.