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Apr 14, 2002 · Milos Forman's "Amadeus" is not about the genius of Mozart but about the envy of his rival Salieri, whose curse was to have the talent of a third-rate composer but the ear of a first-rate music lover, so that he knew how bad he was, and how good Mozart was.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham).
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- Milos Forman
- PG
- F. Murray Abraham
Roger Ebert praises Milos Forman's "Amadeus" as a magnificent film that captures Mozart's genius and Salieri's jealousy. He admires the humor, the characters, the locations, and the music of this lavish and risky biopic.
Lavish, award-winning film with mature themes. Read Common Sense Media's Amadeus review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Warner Bros.
- Milos Forman
Amadeus portrays the rivalry between the genius Mozart (Tom Hulce) and the jealous court composer (F.Murray Abraham) who may have ruined Mozart's career and shortened his life.
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- Milos Forman
- PG
- 3 min
"Amadeus" has it all - excellent acting, excellent cinematography, excellent costume design, excellent music production, excellent set design, perfect combination of comedy and tragedy, and tons and tons of classic, memorable lines, especially those delivered by Salieri.
Amadeus holds a score of 89% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes based on 151 reviews, with an average rating of 8.9/10.
