Amadeus (1984)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Enough Said
This is the director's cut version of the critically acclaimed movie, "Amadeus," which premiered in 1984.

This is a wonderful movie. The acting is superb, it is visually beautiful, and of course the music is beyond words....besides, it's nice to be "historically entertained" (i.e., I learn something, but don't realize it because I'm enjoying myself).

I actually bought the movie for my grandson to enjoy when he gets older. In the meantime, my son watched it and loved it too.

Tp Notch Amadeus
I absolutely loved the movie. It is captivating to learn the level of his abilities as a musician. My son who is studying music got so much from the movie. My son was also able to explain to me how a lot of the metal music is rooted in classical music and why.

Amadeus
Amadeus was Mozart's middle name. It means "loved by God." The film studies the contrast between Mozart's genius and Salieri's mediocrity. It is really about Mozart's rival with Pinto from "Animal House" in a supporting role. Late in life, Salieri confesses to having poisoned Mozart. Scholars generally agree that Mozart died from Rheumatic fever, Another conspiracy theory debunked! Amadeus won 8 Academy Awards. Saul Zaentz is the producer, the guy who clashed with John Fogerty over rights to the songs Fogerty wrote for CCR. Zaentz headed Fantasy Records.