Amadeus

Amadeus

                Like any other freshman in college, seeing the 3 hours indicated by movie file’s Length/Duration meant hard labor. After having watched the tear-jerker Wit and the fairytale-gone-wild that was Into the Woods, I knew I was in for a treat anyway. The classical setting and the powdered wigs we only see in history classes made me fear for what’s to come. But when the first lines of the movie were delivered, I was relieved – normal speak; not too much elevation with the words. 

                The entire movie was a thrill. Seeing how Salieri and Mozart met; and the knowledge that the former will kill the latter at some point was just exciting – fun with dramatic irony. The movie also felt like I was the priest that Salieri was talking to. I was as scandalized as he as Salieri went on with his story. Certain scenes during Salieri’s prison interview really felt like I was in the eyes of the priest; who cringed at the sight of, for example,  the burning cross. 

                As for Mozart, I thought the signature laugh was cringe-worthy every time. I love it. I also am amused that despite all the silliness, I never fail to see him as someone who’s ready to rock my ears off – classically. The loony genius character makes it all the more a fun watch, I think.