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Amadeus

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Great movie, but not quite true to history.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Between the talented but immature Mozart and the cultured but poisonous Salieri, the most admirable person onscreen is Mozart's sensible wife, powerless to save him.
  • Violence:

    The main character attempts suicide by slashing his wrists.
  • Sex:

    Mozart enjoys romps with his wife. A naked backside.
  • Language:

    Some raunchy language.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Amadeus

Parents need to know that while this movie was rated R, because of some naked tush and a bit of hanky panky, there's little to be worried about here for the teenage crowd. Parents should also know that there's no real evidence to back up this movie's plot.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how rare it is for a drama to be told entirely from the point-of-view of the bad guy. Salieri makes a deliberate decision to deprive the world of Mozart and describes the grim outcome. His eloquent narrative makes a good opportunity for young viewers to confront issues of right and wrong. Do actual evildoers so thoroughly know that they're engaging in villainy, or do they justify and defend themselves? And what is the right way to confront obsessive jealousy over another person's luck or abilities?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative role models

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    Lengthy and certainly different film

    I'm not exactly sure they had those type of swear words back in the 1700's, but the movie was entertaining, always leaving you with a cliffhanger. I guaruntee you kids won't want to see this movie unless they've got a Best Picture quest like movie. The opera scenes are extended, Mozart swears alot (and gets drunk frequently) and flirts like mad. Though the message may be muddled, "Amadeus" is an interestingly offbeat amusing film.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 4.0

    Loooonnnngggg Mozart Movie

    Amadeus was one of the most drawn out movies that I have ever seen. It is MUCH to heavy for younger kids, and most below 14 will be bored. For violence, the movie is really scary at parts. Sex, we se a man fully nude from the front for a moment and Mozart and his wife have their moments...

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    great movie

    this is a great movie for musicians to watch, but my non musician friends really enjoyed it too. it was really an interesting perspective, and even though its a ficticious story, there were some really interesting bits of truth.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Salieri vs. Mozart

    I find this movie to be excellent. Sure, it had a little bit of cursing, sexual references, etc., but mature viewers ignore that easily. The characters were absolutely riveting, and I found that the theme of envy and how it can ruin people on both sides worked quite well. It also established deeper truths, such as how Mozart, though seeming ditzy at times, was actually a diligent worker, and how Mozart's music was still great, though other people didn't always think it was. Classical music was a plus, and though I may be biased, as a pianist, flautist, and violinist, this was still a great movie and I urge everyone, even people not that interesting in classical music to watch it.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great movie!!!

    Amadeus is a very good movie. I love it and watch it all time. The directors cut though, is very innapropriate for younger people, a lady takes off her top and reveals her breasts. But the normal theatrical version is good for ages 8 and up. I reccomend it to anybody, Mozart or classical music lovers, or rap and punk lovers. Anyone would like it.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    omg amazing

    it was so funny i laughed alot throughout the movie and i loved t

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I was hooked!

    AMADEUS is a wonderfully written movie full of intrigue, plot twists, and classical music. (What more could one want?) This movie is told in first person...from the viewpoint of Antonio Salieri, the badguy, also Mozart's rival. Rather, Mozart was Salieri's rival. There are some weak spots, however. There is social drinking, hypocrisy by Salieri at many points, Mozart's running around with various women, and his outright disrespect for Salieri and others. For example, Salieri is in love with an up and coming soprano. It is mentioned in front of the company, which includes Mozart, Salieri, and Salieri's crush, if you will. It is mentioned that Mozart is engaged to another girl. Salieri's crush hits Mozart over the head with her fan, and storms off. Salieri concludes that he had been messing with her, and henceforth begins his obsession with killing Mozart. But Mozart's talent was not to be denied, and he quickly gained favor with the Emperor, which threatens Salieri's high ranking job as the Court Composer. This further motivates him to kill Mozart. He comes up with a plan to steal a funeral mass written by Mozart and play it at his funeral as his own [Salieri's own work]. Mozart dies, and the funeral mass is unfinished. Salieri claims guilt, but his obsession leaves the question of whether he pleased with his devilish deed.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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