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Actors: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, and Elizabeth Berridge
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Amadeus |
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This movie is about a man named Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart of 17th-century Vienna, and how he came about, his early life, glory days, and death. It is told from the perspective of Antonio Salieri, who is the court musician of Vienna at the time, and who is also envious of Mozart's burgeoning musical talents. He tries to destroy Mozart's gifts in music, though secretly and regretfully admiring Mozart's work at the same time.
--, Resident Scholar
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This is a sumptuous epic celebrating the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Set in 17th-century Vienna, court composer Antonio Salieri is maddened with jealousy discovering that the musical talent he longs for has been given to obnoxious and inappropriate Mozart. Throughout the movie, he plots to destroy Mozart by any means necessary.
--Becky Yost, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Amadeus |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 18th century
Job/Profession/Poverty Story?
Yes
Job:
- musician
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- singer/musician
Age:
- 20's-30's
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
- obsessed
- mentally ill
- deluded
- emotionally unstable
- wild
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- blonde
- red
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
- (man) short/standard wavey
Body type
- (man) average
Unclothed?
- Chest and Buttocks
Events of movie makes character more...
- irritated
- sad
Ethnicity/Nationality
- General European
Dumb?
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Genius
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn curly
- (woman) long curly
Body type
- (woman) ample bosom & buttocks
Unclothed?
- chest
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- General European
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- musician
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
- mentally ill
- emotionally unstable
- obsessed
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 90%-100%
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) long girliemon hair
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Italian
- German
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Austria
City?
Yes
City:
- wealthy
Misc setting
- theater
- mental hospital
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Movie makes you feel...
- all mixed up
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
- kissing
- seeing breasts
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
- Some foul language
If lots of song/dance...
- lot of singing and dancing
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Orchestra/classical
Is this movie based on a
- play
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