Amadeus

Name: Amadeus
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: April 5, 2002
Duration: 160 min
Rating: 88
Cast: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce

2002

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Orion Pictures Corporation | Release Date: April 5, 2002 | PG

Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce

Summary: The 2002 Director's Cut of Milos Forman's Oscar-winning 1984 film about the rivalry between composers Mozart (Hulce) and Salieri (Abraham).

Director: Milos Forman

Genre(s): Drama, Music

Rating: PG

Runtime: 160 min

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Jack Mathews

Amadeus is about as close to perfection as movies get. Read full review

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Michael Wilmington

It still soars, but now it seems richer, more expansive. Amadeus reminds us that movies can be lyrical as well as vulgar, ambitious as well as playful, brilliant as well as down and dirty -- just like Amadeus himself. Read full review

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With his native Prague standing in for Vienna, Forman's images of icy beauty counterpoint the soaring music and grandstanding performances. Read full review

Richard Corliss

A grand, sprawling entertainment that incites enthrallment for much of its 2 hr. 38 min. Read full review

Michael Sragow

Except for the Mozart music and Tharp movements around the edges, Amadeus plays like a monument to mediocrity. The movie belongs to Salieri. Read full review

Vincent Canby

Mr. Forman has preserved the fascinating heart of Mr. Shaffer's play, and made it available to millions who might never enter a legitimate theater. Well done. Read full review

Bill Cosford

This movie Mozart seems little more than a wild and crazy music-maker, whose biggest problem was that his compositions had "too many notes." And that, as Forman's Mozart might say, ain't much. [20 Sep 1984, p.C1]

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RegOz

Sep 30, 2014

One word: Brilliant! It is in my top 10...do I need to say more? You have to watch it, that is the only way you can make up your mind! Forget about the reviews, go and experience this movie yourself! My son watched it for the first time when he was 10 ( 4 years ago) and guess what he didOne word: Brilliant! It is in my top 10...do I need to say more? You have to watch it, that is the only way you can make up your mind! Forget about the reviews, go and experience this movie yourself! My son watched it for the first time when he was 10 ( 4 years ago) and guess what he did after we watched it together? He went to internet to learn more about Mozart and his biography. He fell in love with Amadeus! Milos Forman inspired him! I think that tells you a lot about the value of this film. In Amadeus, the cinematography, scenography, costumes, plot, etc, are perfect! I couldn't recommend it more!… Expand

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Berax0r

Jan 9, 2012

Amazing movie! Great story and brilliant music. Maybe it's a bit too long, but on the end it's worth every second of your time. Totally a must watch!!

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Swati

Oct 28, 2013

My first impression was that it was a humorous movie. Gradually, the tone turned darker as Mozart turned inwards for inspiration, losing his boyish charm in the process. The music composed during this period was the most compelling. But his rival dogs his every step, sabotaging his successMy first impression was that it was a humorous movie. Gradually, the tone turned darker as Mozart turned inwards for inspiration, losing his boyish charm in the process. The music composed during this period was the most compelling. But his rival dogs his every step, sabotaging his success by using his influence at the court. Unlike some of the musicals which give me a headache afterwards, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, because there was ample humour and dialogue between the musical pieces. I have never enjoyed opera but here I could not get enough of it, for there is no denying that Mozart is a freaking genius. I had never had a full dosage of Mozart before I watched the movie and I'm glad I got introduced to his work in its full swing. For the naive viewer, this is a piece of fiction and you should take it like that. There is no evidence that Mozart's career turned out as it is depicted in this movie. It is based on a play by the famous Russian poet Pushkin, whose life could also do with a dramatic film.… Expand

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lasttimeisaw

Aug 12, 2012

From the most important contemporary Czech director Milos Forman, whose sole work I have watched before is THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT (1996, an 8/10) and he has gotten hold of two Oscar wins for BEST DIRECTOR, one for this film and another one for ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO

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Futuredirector

Sep 3, 2016

Intense, reckless, gorgeously interpreted and nicely written, Amadeus really deserves the Oscar. The music lovers will love this interesting film, destined to be one of the bests ever.

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RaduA

Apr 12, 2019

75/100 Ok... ok... it wasn't as bad as I was expecting.
The music is very good (no **** Sherlock), it's filmed beautiful with good acting (that laugh desperates me). It was a bit boring (I did not really care about the story) and the humor did not work (I smiled a little). It was good-ish.75/100 Ok... ok... it wasn't as bad as I was expecting.
The music is very good (no **** Sherlock), it's filmed beautiful with good acting (that laugh desperates me). It was a bit boring (I did not really care about the story) and the humor did not work (I smiled a little). It was good-ish. That laugh...… Expand

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stepholicious

Feb 25, 2012

I was quite keen to watch this film but the over top and ridiculous American accent of Tom Hulce detracted from what could have otherwise been an enjoyable historical drama. Does it not matter what country the movie is set it? I'm sick of hearing **** American regardless of the setting.

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