I was in a production of this. Great time. Brilliant music. I played Emperor Joseph II. great reaction. You have. The. Most beautiful smile on RUclips.
My parents had the album on vinyl as a kid.. Listened to the soundtrack many times and was quite taken by the album art. Finally watched it in my early twenties and totally loved it. Excellent flick.
You continue to be an outstanding reactor. The fact that you knew about Mozart already and the period is just so extra on this reaction. Ditto the fact that you've worked in the industry. A total pleasure and also an honor to share your first viewing of this special one-of-a-kind movie. You have excellent taste in what you've been choosing to watch. I'm excited to see your subscription numbers rise. I am totally rooting for you in this life.....and here on You Tube!!! Thanks, Sheila! And now if you don't mind, I"m going to finish the reaction now!!!
Without hyperbole I feel that this is one of the best films of all time. To this day both the dictation scene & the final conversation between Mozart & Salieri are burned into my memory & make me tear up. Mozart asking to be forgiven for thinking that Salieri didn’t like him just rip apart my heart. I know that the immense animosity & envy was just an invention for the sake of dramatization but in the context of the fiction I still internally weep for the powerful friendship that could have been
Some 30 years later, F. Murray Abraham (Salieri) again played a very similar role (likely as send up to this) in "Grand Budapest Hotel": the frame-story narrator, an aging man whos prime is behind him, recounting with nostalgia a long-gone glorious age in Mitteleuropa to a man (and audience) too young to have been there.
I like the effect how Mozart's genius is heightened even more by the obsessive jealousy which Salieri (F.Murray.Abraham) inhabits. While at the same time being Mozart's biggest fan. He really aces the role as a man litterally going insane by how pathologically preoccupied he is with himself.
Ah, one of my favorite movies! I saw it in a packed theater in Dallas, TX the weekend it opened. When that crucifix went into the fire, you should have heard the collective gasp from the audience! That evening is one of my strongest movie viewing memories over the years. Thanks, Shiela, for sharing this one! You might also enjoy the 1988 film The Music Teacher (Le maître de musique), another classical music gem. Lots of Mahler in that one. Probably not a great choice for a reaction, but definitely something I think you would enjoy.
I agree: the way music and music composition was presented in this movie was absolutely brilliant. Regarding wigs? It was to prevent the spread of lice! 😵💫
Something I really like about this movie is the decision to have all of the actors speak in their native accents. It requires a little bit of suspension of disbelief from the audience, but it's better than having actors do unconvincing German or Italian accents the whole film.
Awesome film, Sheila, so glad you're reacting to it. I used to own it and became so interested in Mozart I read a biography of him. I've also been fortunate enough to see "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Don Giovanni", the only two operas I've attended. When I used to play live music and write music, some of which I recorded in Santa Fe with local musicians, I used to party like Mozart too. Those were great times, but I wanted to live at least till my 60's so I stopped that lifestyle, cold. 😂 Great reaction Sheila, you're already one of my favorite reactors! ❤
For me this is the greatest film of all time, the costumes, the music and most of all the dialogue, so many quotable lines and unsurpassed acting especially FMurray Abraham's performance as Salieri. Ive never had music explained to me with such beauty. An incredible film. You should also check out another Milos Foreman's masterpiece, One flew over the cuckoo's nest. Even the minor characters stand out.
I really enjoyed your rection to one of my favorite music-themed movies! I also appreciated the fact that you reacted to the theatrical cut rather than the director's cut. I often feel "director's cut" versions can be a bit indulgent and slow the pace of the story. Subscribed!
hi Sheila, nice reaction! good movie, but with a little conttroversial. Manynaustrians think that the personality of the character doesn't match the personality of the real Mozart. When you go to Austria do not forget Salzburg.
It is a very fictionalised version of his life, but oh so good! The thing they did get correct was his penchant for smut. He held in equal regard his most beautiful operas and his bawdy tavern ditties such as Leck mich im Arsch.
F. Murray Abraham was excellent as were the costumes, sets, the cinematography, editing and of course the score. I never much cared for Tom Hulce's portrayal, though. I hope to see you react to more music themed films. They seem to be a rarity in the reaction-verse. *The Commitments* (1991) - young unemployed people in Dublin, Ireland form a band playing American Soul music. *True Stories* (1986) - Starring John Goodman and directed by David Byrne of the Talking Heads. feat. Talking Heads music. *Crossroads* (1986) - Stars Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid) as guitar prodigy, escorts Blues harmonica legend back to Mississippi (a twist on the lore of blues legend Robert Johnson)
Hey, Sheila! This is an extraordinary movie and my all-time favorite. The Director's Cut adds superfluous scenes. The theatrical cut is best. It was originally an 1830 short story called "Mozart and Salieri" written by Alexander Pushkin which was adapted into an 1897 opera also called "Mozart and Salieri" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The 1979 London stage play adaptation was written by Peter Shaffer and debuted at the Royal National Theatre with Paul Scofield as Salieri and Simon Callow as Mozart. Callow played the head of the working class theater company who commissioned Mozart's "Magic Flute" opera in the film. The 1981 Broadway production starred Ian "Gandalf" McKellen as Salieri, Tim "Wadsworth" Curry as Mozart and Jane "Dr. Quinn" Seymour as Constanze. The production won multiple Tony Awards. The 1999 Broadway revival starred David "Poirot" Suchet as Salieri and Michael "Lucian" Sheen as Mozart. This production was similarly lauded. The 1984 film by Milos Forman won multiple Oscars including Best Actor for F. Murray Abraham as Salieri. The play is a fictionalized dramatization but Mozart was a prodigy, a spendthrift and an impractical creative type in life. He is buried in an unknown pauper's grave and is considered the greatest composer who ever lived. I love the moment when Salieri hits a wall during the deathbed transcription scene and Mozart coaxes him over it to comprehension. It represents the demarcation between mediocrity and genius but also the tragic missed opportunity that genuine collaboration could have yielded.
in most movies with this kind of plot, one character plotting against another character, I usually side with the character in Mozart's position. This movie is better because it makes me feel sympathetic towards Salieri. He is completely full of himself, which is why he's so bothered by Mozart. But Mozart is also full of himself so it makes Salieri seem almost reasonable in his annoyance with Mozart.
Sheila have you seen the film "Ray", the biography of Ray Charles, starring Jaime Foxx? I love that movie and I used to own it too. Ray Charles was a big inspiration to me as I was learning to play guitar and sing and I grew up in South Carolina while he grew up in southern Georgia and in St. Augustine, FL. Not many people react to it, I've only seen 1 reaction actually, and it wasn't very good. Anyway, there's an idea.
I agree, unfortunately I get copyrighted if its too long. I try to leave in the most important parts and what I reacted to the most. thanks for watching!
The whole Mozart myth is very interesting… being a “prodigy”. There’s a great book that explores this and many other “genius” in their fields called “Talent is Overrated”.
like your channel a lot so i researched and found seven quality films available on youtube free with ads that you might want to try : (1961) Judgement At Nuremberg - (1963) Jason And The Argonauts - (1963) The Great Escape - (1972) 1776 The Musical - (1975) Barry Lyndon - (1996) The Spitfire Grill - (2007) Zodiac
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F. Murray Abraham as Salieri is literally one of my favorite performances of Hollywood acting. Ever.
I was in a production of this. Great time. Brilliant music. I played Emperor Joseph II. great reaction. You have. The. Most beautiful smile on RUclips.
You know.............I had forgotten how good Amadeus was (is)!.......thanks for the memories.
My parents had the album on vinyl as a kid.. Listened to the soundtrack many times and was quite taken by the album art. Finally watched it in my early twenties and totally loved it. Excellent flick.
Thank you for watching this masterpiece.
You continue to be an outstanding reactor. The fact that you knew about Mozart already and the period is just so extra on this reaction. Ditto the fact that you've worked in the industry. A total pleasure and also an honor to share your first viewing of this special one-of-a-kind movie. You have excellent taste in what you've been choosing to watch. I'm excited to see your subscription numbers rise. I am totally rooting for you in this life.....and here on You Tube!!! Thanks, Sheila! And now if you don't mind, I"m going to finish the reaction now!!!
Without hyperbole I feel that this is one of the best films of all time. To this day both the dictation scene & the final conversation between Mozart & Salieri are burned into my memory & make me tear up. Mozart asking to be forgiven for thinking that Salieri didn’t like him just rip apart my heart. I know that the immense animosity & envy was just an invention for the sake of dramatization but in the context of the fiction I still internally weep for the powerful friendship that could have been
You’re a pleasure to be with 😊
I loved this flick😂😂😂 can’t believe you reacted to it😂😂😂, thanks for sharing 😎👏👏👏👍✌️🇺🇸🇮🇱
Some 30 years later, F. Murray Abraham (Salieri) again played a very similar role (likely as send up to this) in "Grand Budapest Hotel": the frame-story narrator, an aging man whos prime is behind him, recounting with nostalgia a long-gone glorious age in Mitteleuropa to a man (and audience) too young to have been there.
In real life, Antonio Salieri's dad actually supported his son's musical education.
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I like the effect how Mozart's genius is heightened even more by the obsessive jealousy which Salieri (F.Murray.Abraham) inhabits. While at the same time being Mozart's biggest fan.
He really aces the role as a man litterally going insane by how pathologically preoccupied he is with himself.
Ah, one of my favorite movies! I saw it in a packed theater in Dallas, TX the weekend it opened. When that crucifix went into the fire, you should have heard the collective gasp from the audience! That evening is one of my strongest movie viewing memories over the years. Thanks, Shiela, for sharing this one! You might also enjoy the 1988 film The Music Teacher (Le maître de musique), another classical music gem. Lots of Mahler in that one. Probably not a great choice for a reaction, but definitely something I think you would enjoy.
I agree: the way music and music composition was presented in this movie was absolutely brilliant. Regarding wigs? It was to prevent the spread of lice! 😵💫
Something I really like about this movie is the decision to have all of the actors speak in their native accents. It requires a little bit of suspension of disbelief from the audience, but it's better than having actors do unconvincing German or Italian accents the whole film.
Awesome film, Sheila, so glad you're reacting to it. I used to own it and became so interested in Mozart I read a biography of him. I've also been fortunate enough to see "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Don Giovanni", the only two operas I've attended. When I used to play live music and write music, some of which I recorded in Santa Fe with local musicians, I used to party like Mozart too. Those were great times, but I wanted to live at least till my 60's so I stopped that lifestyle, cold. 😂
Great reaction Sheila, you're already one of my favorite reactors! ❤
One of my favorite "making of" documentaries is the one for this film. It's available on this platform.
I’m have to check that out!
For me this is the greatest film of all time, the costumes, the music and most of all the dialogue, so many quotable lines and unsurpassed acting especially FMurray Abraham's performance as Salieri. Ive never had music explained to me with such beauty. An incredible film. You should also check out another Milos Foreman's masterpiece, One flew over the cuckoo's nest. Even the minor characters stand out.
That’s a great film too! My reaction is on the channel! 😉
@@SheilaReactz Brilliant, I'll check it out now.
I really enjoyed your rection to one of my favorite music-themed movies! I also appreciated the fact that you reacted to the theatrical cut rather than the director's cut. I often feel "director's cut" versions can be a bit indulgent and slow the pace of the story. Subscribed!
brilliant reaction.... of course, of course
Only 24 minutes réaction , it' s short for such a masterpiece
Yes, sadly some reactions are shorter than others because of copyright. I try to keep in all the major plot points. Thanks for watching!
Sheila u so beautiful! That is all 😊❤
hi Sheila, nice reaction!
good movie, but with a little conttroversial.
Manynaustrians think that the personality of the character doesn't match the personality of the real Mozart.
When you go to Austria do not forget Salzburg.
nice reaction. One of my fav movies about music.
It is a very fictionalised version of his life, but oh so good! The thing they did get correct was his penchant for smut. He held in equal regard his most beautiful operas and his bawdy tavern ditties such as Leck mich im Arsch.
Thanks for giving it respect. Some reactions it seems like they just get through it and that's lame
F. Murray Abraham was excellent as were the costumes, sets, the cinematography, editing and of course the score. I never much cared for Tom Hulce's portrayal, though.
I hope to see you react to more music themed films. They seem to be a rarity in the reaction-verse.
*The Commitments* (1991) - young unemployed people in Dublin, Ireland form a band playing American Soul music.
*True Stories* (1986) - Starring John Goodman and directed by David Byrne of the Talking Heads. feat. Talking Heads music.
*Crossroads* (1986) - Stars Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid) as guitar prodigy, escorts Blues harmonica legend back to Mississippi (a twist on the lore of blues legend Robert Johnson)
Hey, Sheila! This is an extraordinary movie and my all-time favorite.
The Director's Cut adds superfluous scenes. The theatrical cut is best.
It was originally an 1830 short story called "Mozart and Salieri" written by Alexander Pushkin which was adapted into an 1897 opera also called "Mozart and Salieri" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
The 1979 London stage play adaptation was written by Peter Shaffer and debuted at the Royal National Theatre with Paul Scofield as Salieri and Simon Callow as Mozart. Callow played the head of the working class theater company who commissioned Mozart's "Magic Flute" opera in the film.
The 1981 Broadway production starred Ian "Gandalf" McKellen as Salieri, Tim "Wadsworth" Curry as Mozart and Jane "Dr. Quinn" Seymour as Constanze. The production won multiple Tony Awards.
The 1999 Broadway revival starred David "Poirot" Suchet as Salieri and Michael "Lucian" Sheen as Mozart. This production was similarly lauded.
The 1984 film by Milos Forman won multiple Oscars including Best Actor for F. Murray Abraham as Salieri.
The play is a fictionalized dramatization but Mozart was a prodigy, a spendthrift and an impractical creative type in life. He is buried in an unknown pauper's grave and is considered the greatest composer who ever lived.
I love the moment when Salieri hits a wall during the deathbed transcription scene and Mozart coaxes him over it to comprehension. It represents the demarcation between mediocrity and genius but also the tragic missed opportunity that genuine collaboration could have yielded.
I think they should re-release this 40th anniversary in theaters
A serie for Mozart will be diffused this year normally. A new one. 40 years after this Movie.
Next: immortal beloved
in most movies with this kind of plot, one character plotting against another character, I usually side with the character in Mozart's position. This movie is better because it makes me feel sympathetic towards Salieri. He is completely full of himself, which is why he's so bothered by Mozart. But Mozart is also full of himself so it makes Salieri seem almost reasonable in his annoyance with Mozart.
I think of women wearing modern-day hair extensions (brades and such) as equivalent to old'en days' wigs.
Sheila have you seen the film "Ray", the biography of Ray Charles, starring Jaime Foxx? I love that movie and I used to own it too. Ray Charles was a big inspiration to me as I was learning to play guitar and sing and I grew up in South Carolina while he grew up in southern Georgia and in St. Augustine, FL. Not many people react to it, I've only seen 1 reaction actually, and it wasn't very good. Anyway, there's an idea.
I have not seen it, I’ll add to my watchlist! Thanks for the rec, keep’m coming. 🙂
@@SheilaReactz 🙏
Try french movies like The Artist (2011...5 Oscars 2012)
Intouchables ( 2011)
I ❤ the debate at court regarding German versus Italian for Opera.
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I really like your videos, but 24 Minutes is too short for this epic movie.
Agree. Reactions should be about 40 min. or more for most films.
I agree, unfortunately I get copyrighted if its too long. I try to leave in the most important parts and what I reacted to the most. thanks for watching!
This is based on the Schubert conspiracy theory ;-)
If I had a couple desert island movies AMADEUS would definitely be on that list. I love that movie
The whole Mozart myth is very interesting… being a “prodigy”. There’s a great book that explores this and many other “genius” in their fields called “Talent is Overrated”.
like your channel a lot so i researched and found seven quality films available on youtube free with ads that you might want to try : (1961) Judgement At Nuremberg - (1963) Jason And The Argonauts - (1963) The Great Escape - (1972) 1776 The Musical - (1975) Barry Lyndon - (1996) The Spitfire Grill - (2007) Zodiac
Filming and editing is tedious enough without having to pause/edit out ads.
Could have been Frank Zappa. All geniuses are flawed in some ways
All people are flawed in some ways. We notice it more with geniuses because they get the attention which highlights it.
@@littleghostfilms3012 yeah, it'\s the contrast