If you aren't interested in classical music, you soon will be

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 2000)

I wasn't sure whether I would like this film when I was about to see it but after just ten minutes I was engrossed. The life of Mozart was very interesting but what made the film so good was that the film took the perspective of someone who loved Mozart's work but hated him at the same time. This is what makes it so fascinating. The costume design was magnificent along with the directing and acting, all together it was a great movie but it didn't have the sting that I look for in movies. For instance I felt Psycho had everything with that sting but Amadeus had everything but lacked that sting. Maybe others will feel that this film is one of their favourites but despite how good I think it is I can't place it in my top 20.