Directed by Milos FormanStarring F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice, Simon Callow, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kay, Kenny Baker, Barbara Bryne, Roderick Cook, and Cynthia Nixon
One of the better biopics of all time, so who cares if very little of it is true? Hulce and Abraham turn in two of the better performances of recent memory as Mozart and the composer driven mad by his inferiority to the vulgar genius, respectively. It's a shame that only one, Abraham, could have been properly rewarded for his work. It's also a shame that neither has come close to duplicating their success since this adaptation of Peter Shaffer's play swept the Oscars. Especially enjoyable for lovers of music, but it will appeal to anyone who loves movies or great performances. Shaffer's script is nearly flawless, deftly adapting his very theatrical play for the screen. If you haven't seen this film, do yourself a favor and do it as soon as possible.
Other nominees: The Killing Fields (Roland Joffe), A Passage to India (David Lean), Places in the Heart (Robert Benton), and A Soldier's Story (Norman Jewison)
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