tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post338760507046711300..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: The Year 1984 Marathon: Amadeus (1984)Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-32304646859777840692011-11-01T11:15:58.163-05:002011-11-01T11:15:58.163-05:00Chip - I think it's a stretch for some people ...Chip - I think it's a stretch for some people because Amadeus is based on a play that took major liberties with history. I agree with you that the accents are just something that viewers have to accept. The writer is giving his own take on Mozart to portray some intriguing themes, and for me it worked really well.<br /><br />Nostra - I agree about both the acting and the makeup. Salieri is a classic character and truly chilling, especially when recounting the events as an older guy. <br /><br />Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-35316082505293813312011-11-01T06:41:05.206-05:002011-11-01T06:41:05.206-05:00Rewatched this a couple of months ago and like you...Rewatched this a couple of months ago and like you say it's such a great movie. You really don't notice its length and the acting and makeup are very well done. Salieri is one of those characters that is very memorable.Nostrahttp://myfilmviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-56724239632899923022011-10-31T18:17:07.498-05:002011-10-31T18:17:07.498-05:00I worked with a woman who was putting her classica...I worked with a woman who was putting her classical music degree to good use by writing computer programs for a shirt manufacturing company. She despised this movie because Mozart was a hero to her and she just did not like seeing him portrayed not only as human, but as unlikeable, too.<br /><br />I liked it a lot and for me the key scene was the one you mentioned where Mozart comes in and says that the music is not quite right and proceeds to fix it. You can see in Salieri's face that Mozart is dead to him at that moment.<br /><br />I also have to mention what might be the stupidest criticism I have ever read about a movie. I have actually seen this mentioned multiple times in regards to Amadeus - the fact that they spoke with American accents. People have written that the movie was ruined for them because they weren't speaking with the "correct" accents. The fact that these characters would not have been speaking English at all did not occur to these people, so it didn't matter what accents they had. When I pointed that out to them let's just say the reactions I got ranged from sheepish to "I will hunt you down and kill you" (I'm paraphrasing).Chiphttp://tipsfromchip.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-56013552388099170062011-10-25T10:37:04.417-05:002011-10-25T10:37:04.417-05:00Kate, I was interested to read afterwards about al...Kate, I was interested to read afterwards about all the liberties they took with the Mozart story. It's pretty much a fictional movie with some real people and situations thrown into the mix. I did find it interesting that they spent a lot of time showing the operas but not going as much into the creation process. You're right that it's a movie about Salieri, which was a surprise but still intriguing. Thanks!<br /><br />Smirnoff, that was a nice moment and a good example of the fun that Hulce brings to the role. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-41598871465678465772011-10-24T17:12:15.107-05:002011-10-24T17:12:15.107-05:00I love it when he makes fun of the stodgy old Ital...I love it when he makes fun of the stodgy old Italians. "BELLO BELLO BELLO" :D<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed it Dan!smirnoffhttp://noffload.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-50510166073862433302011-10-24T16:41:57.334-05:002011-10-24T16:41:57.334-05:00I love me some Amadeus. Granted, I'm hugely bi...I love me some Amadeus. Granted, I'm hugely biased, as I love Mozart and particularly adore his operas, but it's still a great film. A hugely inaccurate biopic, but a great film none the less. I do wish there was more of an examination of his operas (the thematic elements in Figaro and Magic Flute are particularly interesting and telling of his personality), but I also recognize that I'm not the average movie-goer, and that that would be a movie about Mozart, while this is much more a movie about Salieri.<br /><br />Mozart was a true genius, and despite the excellent portrayal here, I still think the full extent of it isn't captured. Then again, maybe it takes years score study and learning and forgetting and relearning his music to get a better picture of him (or his music, at least).<br /><br />I'll stop rambling now. Nice review, Dan. Glad you liked it!Kate Kulzickhttp://soundonsight.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-16419293382181946692011-10-24T12:09:04.081-05:002011-10-24T12:09:04.081-05:00Hi Ruth. Abraham is the highlight of Amadeus and d...Hi Ruth. Abraham is the highlight of Amadeus and deserved the Oscar. On a side note, congrats on 700 posts! That's really impressive.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-21371117481136709932011-10-24T11:13:13.134-05:002011-10-24T11:13:13.134-05:00I saw this ages ago. I don't remember much abo...I saw this ages ago. I don't remember much about it anymore apart from the performances. I think F. Murray Abraham was really good in this, hence his Oscar win.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-38243529316878775042011-10-24T09:37:48.681-05:002011-10-24T09:37:48.681-05:00Scott, I think it's actually like two hours an...Scott, I think it's actually like two hours and 40 minutes, but you're right that it didn't seem slow-moving. Some 90-minute movies seem longer. <br /><br />Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-9312816333655599352011-10-24T03:45:43.739-05:002011-10-24T03:45:43.739-05:00Wow it is 3 hours?
Strange how some films seem t...Wow it is 3 hours? <br /><br />Strange how some films seem to be able to take you on a story with no tiredness or bum numbing boredom...and others do not!!<br /><br />Great write up mateyScott Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494245383368638698noreply@blogger.com