Soundtrack Review: X-Files: I Want To Believe (2008)

This is a review of the motion picture score for X-Files: I Want To Believe by Mark Snow.

“The music wasn’t very present in the movie, and I think that if it was, then the movie would be a lot better because of it”

Let me just start by saying that I am a big fan of [...]


Soundtrack Review: Hancock (2008)

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

“John Powell has conducted an experiment, it’s not a failure, but it’s not a hit either”

Only half of the year is gone and my shelf is filled with John Powell scores. Not that I mind though, I rather like Powell. He disappointed [...]


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 [...]


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. [...]


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 [...]