Best Movie Scores of 2008

[CapnHook]

Best Movie Scores of 2008#1

Posted: 12/25/08 at 12:53am

At the top of my head, two really stand out, as I rewatched them both recently, I could appreciate the contributions made even more.

WALL-E
THE DARK KNIGHT

Especially in THE DARK KNIGHT. Without this engaging score, a lot of scenes would drag on.

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--Aristotle

[Cruel_Sandwich]

re: Best Movie Scores of 2008#2

Posted: 12/25/08 at 2:44am

SYNECDOCHE NEW YORK

[Roscoe]

re: Best Movie Scores of 2008#2

Posted: 12/25/08 at 10:32pm

The score for THE DARK KNIGHT was an ugly percussive assault. Much like the film itself.

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[dalefully]

re: Best Movie Scores of 2008#3

Posted: 12/26/08 at 12:43am

Definitely WALL-E, but Man on Wire and Milk were both terrific as well.

[jessica0414]

re: Best Movie Scores of 2008#4

Posted: 12/26/08 at 12:45am

I liked Prince Caspian's score. I know a lot of people found it (as well as the score from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe) to be somewhat simple/generic but I can't get enough of Harry Gregson-Williams. I also really enjoyed WALL-E's score.

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[Auggie27]

re: Best Movie Scores of 2008#5

Posted: 12/26/08 at 2:28pm

Benjamin Button's two disc soundtrack, with classic jazz pieces on one, is wonderful.

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[homeimp]

re: Best Movie Scores of 2008#6

Posted: 12/28/08 at 3:49pm

Remember, the terms "soundtrack" and "score" mean different things to different people. I too like Harry Gregson-Williams work. I would like to send a word of praise to David Hirschfelder who contributed a quite rousing score to Australia. I am quite certain that Alexandre Desplat's score to Benjamin Button is award-worthy although I haven't yet seen the film, so I suppose I shouldn't mention his name. I am fairly sure that Rahman's score for Slumdog Millionaire will carry the day at the Oscars.

[pli1018]

re: Best Movie Scores of 2008#9

Posted: 12/29/08 at 1:46am

Definitely WALL-E and Australia, both scores were wonderful.