Amadeus (Special Edition)

Advantages: Superb music, script, sets, acting
Disadvantages: None

...celebrating the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart directly it focuses on the reminiscing of an aged and insane Antonio Salieri - the “forgotten” court composer of Emperor Joseph II at the time of Mozart’s time in Vienna. Although the historical details of the plot are no more than hearsay and supposition, this hardly matters. The story is so beautifully written and moving that you cannot help but be moved by it. I don’t want to give too much of the ...
...to go away and experience it for yourself. Rather than spoilers, I would prefer that you had pointers! I first saw this film in the late 80’s and had watched my “recorded off the telly” version for years until it eventually gave up the ghost. I didn’t replace it for one reason or another but when I saw they had brought out a director’s cut edition with 20 minutes extra footage I put it straight on my Christmas list. I wasn’t sure what the new scenes ... Read review

Advantages: Great Casting, Costumes, Score, Scenery, Acting, Plot, Dialogue
Disadvantages: May be a little too long for some, definitely not an action film

...of the great composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told through the eyes of Antonio Salieri, the VIennese court composer of the time. Salieri grows up worshipping Mozart, and admiring his works above all else, but finally meets the man, and finds that he isn't exactly what he seems... From start to finish, we are greeted with new recordings of Mozarts most powerful works, to accompany some superb set design and stunning period costume. The streets ...
...say this is for everyone. Amadeus is clearly from the old school of cinema, you get a lot of minutes for your money, and most of this time is spent showing you how the characters think and feel, so no explosions and car chases here folks! It's quite clear why this film was awarded so many Oscars, and I heartily recommend you get yourself a copy, available at quite a reasonable price nowadays. If you're the kind of person that loves a film that digs ... Read review