Amadeus (1984)
Product Information
Product Details: Amadeus (1984)
- Edition:
- DVD Widescreen. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Release Date:
- 01/08/2008
- UPC:
- 883929001798
- Directed by:
- Milos Forman
- Featuring:
- F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge. See all cast
Synopsis: Amadeus (1984)
Synopis: In a lavish 18th Century parlor in Austria, an elderly man is found, by his servant, with his throat slashed. The wound is self-inflicted, and the man is the little-known composer Salieri (F. Murray Abraham), contemporary and adversary of the now-famed, but once reviled, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce). Later. from his cell in an insane asylum, Salieri tells a priest (Herman Meckler) the story of his association with Mozart, confessing that he actually killed the brilliantly gifted but troubled young man. Based on the award-winning play by Peter Shaffer, Milos Forman's riveting, brilliant, Oscar-winning AMADEUS is a fictionalized account of the real-life mysterious death of Mozart. Abraham, in the role that won him the Best Actor Oscar, is the celebrated court composer to Joseph II (Jeffrey Jones)--his confidence and religious dedication shaken when he meets the boorish 26-year-old Mozart as he chases his future wife (Elizabeth Berridge) around a party while making obscene remarks. Furious that this clownish boy can produce such beautiful music, Salieri determines to keep Mozart's talent from lasting recognition and sets himself on a course for Mozart’s destruction that leads to his own as well. Mozart continues to mount beautiful, moving operas (incredibly staged in the film), but becomes obsessed with writing a Requiem as his friends, family, health, and resources waste away, Salieri’s manipulating presence always there. It is hard to imagine anyone--whether they are knowledgeable about classical music or not--who would not be held captive by this superb feast for the eyes and ears, a film whose excellence can be felt in every detail.The director's cut includes new footage that was not used in the 1984 original, as well as improved sound.Features: Amadeus (1984)
Features: DVD Features:Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Surround Stereo - French
Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
Awards: Amadeus (1984)
- Academy Awards
- Best Actor:
- F. Murray Abraham
- Best Director:
- Milos Forman
- Best Picture:
- Saul Zaentz
- Best Adapted Screenplay:
- Peter Shaffer
- Best Picture
- Best Art Direction - Set Decoration
- Best Costume Design
- Best Sound
- Best Makeup:
- Dick Smith
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User Reviews: Amadeus
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Is Salieri a victim?
, June 15, 2003Reviewer: mamigayo - See all mamigayo's reviews2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this Amadeus review helpful The greatest movie ever! Amadeus is the movie of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the court composer, Antonio Salieri's counterattack from his obssesive jealousy toward Mozart's gifted talent. The saddest thing about Salieri is that he is the one who distinguishes and admits his ability is nothing, comparing to Mozart's. However, he successes at the end to obtain his wish-to remove him from this world. Indeed, it seems his victory was guaranteed; however, he became the one who had to live longer to convey the Mozart's talent and great work to the world. Though he became what he wanted to be-a great composer, he could not the one who provides and carries God's voice through music. It was Mozart. Is he a real victim in the movie? I strongly recommend to watch it. ... -
Rock me Amadeus!!!
, April 26, 2002Reviewer:
Kabir - See all Kabir's reviews 1 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this Amadeus review helpful The life of Mozart seen through the eyes of the man who hated him more than anything on earth and did everything in his power to destroy him but still couldn't deny his talent.
This is brought to you by the same team that made 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'The English Patient'. They only make one movie a decade but they make a memorable one. Well worth your time especially if you're a music lover. ...
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