Best Movie Scores of 2008
Best Movie Scores of 2008
#1Best Movie Scores of 2008
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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#2re: Best Movie Scores of 2008
Posted: 12/25/08 at 10:32pmThe score for THE DARK KNIGHT was an ugly percussive assault. Much like the film itself.
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#3re: Best Movie Scores of 2008
Posted: 12/26/08 at 12:43amDefinitely WALL-E, but Man on Wire and Milk were both terrific as well.
#4re: Best Movie Scores of 2008
Posted: 12/26/08 at 12:45amI 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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Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#5re: Best Movie Scores of 2008
Posted: 12/26/08 at 2:28pmBenjamin Button's two disc soundtrack, with classic jazz pieces on one, is wonderful.
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Leading Actor Joined: 10/2/08
#6re: Best Movie Scores of 2008
Posted: 12/28/08 at 3:49pmRemember, 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.
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Broadway Star Joined: 4/16/07
#9re: Best Movie Scores of 2008
Posted: 12/29/08 at 1:46amDefinitely WALL-E and Australia, both scores were wonderful.
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