It’s hard to believe Amadeus is over 40 years old, because from its sharp pacing to its energetic editing, this Best Picture winner feels like it could have come out just last year. Whether watching the theatrical or director’s cut, both versions absolutely fly by, driven by a riveting exploration of jealousy and genius as we witness Salieri’s bitter envy of Mozart twist into a personal war against God himself. With fully realised characters and pretty much every scene striking a perfect balance between humour and drama, it’s no wonder this movie remains endlessly entertaining. F. Murray Abraham’s portrayal of Salieri in particular stands as one of the great performances ever captured on film, anchoring a masterpiece that still resonates as a modern classic.Join a crew of wannabe film critics review a different movie every week, and discuss other nonsense. Listen to new episodes every Monday.Record your own podcasts with Zencastr at https://zencastr.com/?via=cinemaeffect to get 30% off today.