Soundtrack Review: Wanted (2008)

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“The most interesting track is the first one as Danny Elfman sings [...]


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 [...]


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 [...]


Soundtrack Review: Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

This is a review of the motion picture score for Hellboy II: The Golden Army by Danny Elfman.

“Some of the tracks here are a bit Tim Burton-like, with some ghostly sounds and interesting orchestration”

It’s the season for superheroes and Hellboy is back in his latest adventure. I really liked the first movie although I have [...]