Strong, mixed emotions

Rating: 10/10 (29 January 2002)

Before seeing "Amadeus" I expected it to be a boring movie, but wow! I was captured immediately from the starting scene of the movie. I like this movie so much because it gives me strong feelings. I think everybody who has a passion on something and want to work in the same field can somehow identify with Salieri... When you try v. hard to improve but what you achieve is work, not art; but others know exactly how to create perfection. They can't tell you how they make it but bong! there comes a piece of great art.

The movie is so good that the characters give me strong feelings. I pity Salieri but dislike him for not being content with his own talent.My heart ached in the scene when Salieri was conducting his own opera (the one he invited Mozart to see). He was passionate in his work & he was soo happy when he heard the applause and when he's praised by the Emperor. Another person may already be content in his position but Salieri tortured himself so much by his jealousy. He ruined his own life. This character gives me so much mixed emotions. Both Salieri & Mozart give me mixed feelings. They can be lovable, hateful & pitiful AT THE SAME TIME! (the portray that Salieri loves dessert & the happiness he shows when he's praised give him a lovable side in his character) btw, the scene when Salieri helped Mozart to write down his music is v. successful to give me strong, mixed emotions. The pity for both of them, & the strange relationship % them. (think about how Mozart perceives Salieri )