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| Movie Review: In Search of Mozart Alternate Title: Looking for Mr. Good Note
Story: Milos Forman
introduced the pop culture world to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(1756 -1791) with his entertaining, Oscar winning, Amadeus
in 1984. In Search of Mozart's goal is to
now tell the true story of Mozart through his letters and his astounding
music - not the fictionalized account brought successfully to stage
and to screen. Writer, producer and director Phil Grabsky compiles
a full history of Mozart's work in chronological order through the use
of talking heads who read his letters, discuss his family and the tenor
of the times. We get to see and hear excerpts by musicians, full symphonies,
soloists and lovers of Mozart. The heart and soul of this film lies
with the performers whose love of his talent is so obvious. Consider this a crash course in Mozart 101. It is a joy for newcomers
and aficionados alike. See it and I am sure you will want to hear more. Acting: Go to http://www.insearchofmozart.com/performers.htm
to see the complete list of talking heads, performers and music seen
and heard in the film.
Predilection: I like Mozart
Blatant Product Placement: Yamaha, Steinway &
Sons and Volkswagen
Soundtrack: Heavenly
Visual Art: Many paintings and portraits of Mozart
and his times are used to help narrate the film.
Theater Audience: A theater filled with hi brows
and one middle brow, me.
Sappy Factor: The overused snowy scene at a character
and film's end is sappy.
Drift Factor: The music does, at times, allow you
to wander.
Oscar Worthy: No
Nit Picking: The transitional contemporary scenes
of Mozart's favorite spots such as Paris, Vienna and London did nothing
to add to the film. If anything, it was a distraction.
Big Screen or Rental: Rental would be fine.
Length: Two hours
LOBO HOWLS: 7
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