Archive for July, 2008

Soundtrack Review: Hancock (2008)

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This is a review of the motion picture score for Hancock by John Powell.

“John Powell has conducted [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Wanted (2008)

This is a review of the motion picture score for Wanted by Danny Elfman.

“The most interesting track is the first one as Danny Elfman sings and dances, well at least singing”

This movie looks a lot of fun and I’ve read some very good reviews. I was wondering whether we would get The Kingdom Elfman or [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Get Smart (2008)

This is a review of the motion picture score for Get Smart by Trevor Rabin.

“In between the very recognizable Get Smart theme (that is a bit over-used) there are some genuine Trevor Rabin heroic stuff that I love”

I’ve always liked spy movies and I’ve always liked Trevor Rabin. Seems like a good mix to me. [...]

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Soundtrack Review: The Happening (2008)

This is a review of the motion picture score for The Happening by James Newton Howard.
“This score screams “I have heard it all before and better”, and it’s a nightmare I’m sure James is trying to wake up from”

What is happening with The Happening? Or maybe more importantly, what has happened to M.Night Shyamalan and [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Wall-E (2008)

This is a review of the motion picture score for Wall-E by Thomas Newman.

“There is enough music on this score to satisfy both Disney and Thomas Newman fans”

Disney and Pixar are back again with their latest 3D animated motion picture. It’s not Randy Newman doing the soundtrack this time but Thomas Newman. At least they [...]

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