Deserving of all the praise

Rating: 10/10 (18 May 2013)

The late Roger Ebert's 2002 review of this film is spot-on. It's a movie about genius and poisonous envy. I recommend watching this movie when you can be uninterrupted and have the sound up. This movie is different....your expectations can ruin (or alternatively, surprise you) of watch you see (and hear). The music is as much a star in this movie as the actors. I have no idea how historically accurate it is, but that doesn't matter. Salieri is furious at God...how could HE possibly have this (what he considers to be a vulgar and moronic boy) produce such beautiful, transfixing music???? His envy, and his fury at God ruin the rest of his life (which is another aspect of this movie that is worth thinking about). I highly recommend this movie. Your time will have been well spent.