Directed by: Milos Forman
Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge
Theatrical Version Rated: PG
Director's Cut Rated: R for Brief Nudity
The 1984 Best Picture winner is not a historical biopic on Mozart. It’s not even a biopic on the film’s “protagonist”, Salieri. It is, above everything else, a lesson in philosophy and a rejection against God. With beautiful arrangements, an unknown cast, and intriguing story, director Milos Forman and writer Peter Shaffer present a story of a man who is consumed by jealousy that God chose a “fool” like Mozart instead of himself. While the film is a heavy rebellion against God, a Christian will only benefit from watching it. Salieri’s “Christianity” shows itself to be selfish and not interested at all in the work and glory of God. And, while Salieri’s hatred of God stems from God’s “love” of Mozart, Salieri missed that it was that same love that sent the God of the universe to die for sinful man.
If interested in the accuracy of Amadeus, read this link.
Chaplin
Directed by: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Kline, Anthony Hopkins, Diane Lane
Rated: PG-13 for nudity and language (although should be rated R)
While not incredibly complex, Chaplin captures the history of the man beneath the mustache and bowler. While containing way too much nudity for my liking (and especially for it’s seemingly tame PG-13 rating), the film does depict his philandering behavior and political dealings as the tragic downfall to his influential and illustrious career. Terrific performances from Downey Jr. and Kevin Kline cap this tragic tale of the king of comedy.
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