This is a by-the-numbers soundtrack, so let's follow the composer's lead. 1) Are you familiar with James Horner's output? If yes, proceed to 2). If not, proceed to 4). 2) Will the presence of only minor variations on material from his scores for Searching For Bobby Fischer, Sneakers, Star Trek II, Braveheart and Deep Impact make for a distracting listen? ...
Dr Seuss' children's story always possessed a musical quality. This movie adaptation throws everything into the pot to appeal to most tastes. What's interesting about the approach is having more typically adult-oriented artistes mixing in for the kiddies. Barenaked Ladies get a little Sesame Street wholesomeness going ("Green Christmas" with Jim Carrey), Smash Mouth offer an infectious ...
Glory was the first of an informal trilogy scored by James Horner for director Edward Zwick, (the others being Legends of the Fall and Courage Under Fire) powerfully exploring themes of loyalty, honour and duty. The film tells the story of the 54th Massachussetts, the first black regiment in the American Civil War, and of their tragic destiny in the battle of Fort Wagner. A ...