Amadeus

This isn't just a normal biopic neither is it just a historical drama. This is a vibrant, darkly humorous exploration of a genius, envy, legacy, and most of all the divine. I don't think I've ever watched a film more perfect than this besides, Once Upon a Time in America. And what made this such a great watch was the little knowledge I had upon Mozart. Genuinely what a performance by Tom Hulce, I adored every second of Amadeus. F. Murry Abraham's as well! I Haven't felt that way in a very long time after seeing the ending.. All though this is a magnificent tale is about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, we get to experience it through the eyes of the great Antonio Salieri as the film seamlessly weaves in Mozart's breathtaking compositions. We first see him as a very old man who is confessing to the murder of a prodigious composer, as he starts to take us on the deeply personal and psychological conflict he had to go through in this era of his own life, one thing in particular Salieri feels for Mozart is envy, but not petty jealousy. It's quite literally a existential crisis. He starts to believe God favors Mozart over him, even as far as saying God has chosen Mozart himself to mock him. The more he see's, hears, and also learns from Mozart the more he is torn apart from his own faith, Wolf is raw, brilliant, humorous, chaotic, irrelevant?, and sometimes scandalous. When comparing himself to someone like that he truly starts to question what constitutes greatness and whether its earned or simply bestowed. Finally Miloš uses this lovely dynamic for Salieri's true internal pain, recognizing Mozart's innate superiority, not just in skill but in a profound connection to something he believes to be divine. It's bitter resentment but also profound admiration in his God given talent, a testament to his true faith you could say. Obviously I cant skip over the beautiful melodies that transcended through our souls while watching this. The role of music was CENTRAL, it was another character in this film. Miloš Forman doesn't just throw Mozart's compositions in as background, he delicately implements them directly into the narrative. Allowing Salieri's reactions to the beautiful music to drive the plot and character development. Also in the way he stages the operas and compositions within the film, especially with the haunting "Requiem", just drops us right into the world of 18th century classical music making us understand why Salieri is so tormented by this "God's voice" and Mozart's genius capabilities as a composer. Highlighting the profound emotional and spiritual impact of the music itself. Deep down this is a meaningful meditation on the nature of an artistic genius and the crushing weight of envy. It asks us whether true talent is a blessing or a curse, and how one copes when confronted with a brilliance that far surpasses their own diligent efforts. This film also touches on the fleeting nature of fame versus the immortality of art. Salieri for all his great success is ultimately remembered as the man who knew The Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as his music continues to live on. Truly capturing and echoing the film's own contemplation of what truly endures. “ Your merciful God… he destroyed his own beloved. “ As a singular tear fell from my face.. So glad I own something so artistically beautiful and gut wrenching on physical media, such a blessing!