Mozart - Piano Concertos Vol.2 - No.14, 20 And 25 DVD

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

...scenes will touch even those who profess to not liking classical music and remain with you for a very long time. As the haunting 2nd movement of Mozart’s Piano concerto in D minor begins, Salieri announces himself as the patron saint of mediocrities and the final line “Mediocrities everywhere….I absolve you all…" wraps the whole film up superbly. As the scene fades you find yourself sitting through the credits as the music continues to a calm and inevitable conclusion. Would I recommend this film? Simple answer – yes. The main cast are as follows: Abraham F Murray – Antonio Salieri Tom Hulce – Mozart Elizabth Berridge – Constanza Mozart Roy Dotrice – Leopold Mozart Simon Callow – Schikaneder Jeffrey Jones – emperor Joseph II Charles Kay – Count Orsini-Rosenberg Roderick Cook – Count Von Strack Richard Frank – Father Vogler Patrick Hines... Read review

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Advantages: Period drama, the music, the acting, the direction
Disadvantages: Not a true rendition

...for Best Actor. Salieri is consumed with jealousy and hatred whilst secretly admiring and respecting Mozart’s genius, a genius which Salieri had wished for himself. Lackeysto a naive priest is played by Richard Frank Constanze Mozart is played by Elizabeth Berridge. An adoring and adorable wife. The Soundtrack This film offers a number of Mozart's best known works within it’s soundtrack including extracts from "The Magic Flute" and "Eine kleine Nachtmusik". Sir Neville Marriner scores Mozart's music to match to the tempo and mood of each scene. DVD Features: A commentary is provided by director Milos Forman and writer Peter Shaffer in a chatty manner. The soundtrack has been re-mastered. A behind-the-scenes documentary of "The Making of Amadeus” is included on disc 2 complete with contributions from Milos Forman, Peter Shaffer... Read review

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Advantages: 6*; 8 oscars; My ultimate favourite film. Staggeringly brilliant acting, production, direction and music.
Disadvantages: None

...watching. My copy was a Region 2 dual-layer DVD (“Two-disc special edition”), there was no appreciable delay on transition between the layers. It is a widescreen (2.35:1) colour release. The definition is sparkling and pin sharp. The sound track is Dolby digital 5:1 and 2.0. Believe me the sound quality is especially rich and deep. (There is one point where Wolfie is asked to play to quieten down a house full of boisterous dogs. My cat almost leapt out of his fur and sat to attention looking at the screen when that bit was on!!) The language is English (dubbed in French in the alternative track). It also has seven subtitle facilities. It is rated “PG”. There are a few instances of bad language (an integral part of the character development), a momentary instance of partial nudity but no gratuitous violence. Younger viewers may be disturbed... Read review

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