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Perhaps nostalgia does play a part, but it's blindingly obvious and unequivocally apparent that there is something of worth to Fiedel's music if it has its fans.

I'm sure those very same fans could turn around and say perhaps your passionate disdain for anything with Schwarzenegger and old synths in is affecting your opinion. It's all swings and roundabouts really.

Back in 1991 I wasn't a full fledged film music fan. I knew what film music was but not to extent I do now. I owned zero soundtrack albums. However, I do remember when I first watched T2 how effective, haunting, thrilling and emotional Fiedel's score was. It fit the film like a glove, it fit the characters like a glove - it's a perfect example of how an effective score works to enhance the experience of the film, enhance the visuals, enhance the characters and leaves a lasting mark once you lave the theatre.

One of my favorite sequences is The Truck vs Motorcycle Chase which was perfectly scored with Fiedel's screeching electronics and percussion. It's as if it worked in cooperation with the sound effects while at the same time being musical. The escape from the hospital is also another thrilling and exciting sequence because of Fiedel's music. I also love the "Drone Motif" for the T-1000. It's an additional voice of the character. It's the voice of the machine inside.

I love the score as heard in the film. I couldn't imagine hearing anything else.

-Erik-

couldn't agree more, sometimes music and image collide so good, you don't want anything else
and then it doesn't always click on CD, like for me T2 does

Just saw Synecdoche, NY. It's not for everyone, but this is a film that was willing to go to some very interesting places.

RV: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

What I thought would be a mere rehash of the first film actually turned out to be quite an excellent sequel!

Music is well positioned in SYNECHDOCHE. The two main songs written for the film are SUPREMELY well positioned to the action onscreen. Very carefully thought out.

well I was surprised to find out how much I began liking the first, perhaps it will happen again with the second

the first score fits the movie very well, and I know the second will do it equally well
It's just they aren't the best on CD

Totally agree Tom, I still find them the most enjoyable of the Holmes films, I admit it's probably a nostalgia thing but what the hey.

While it does sound cool it might enhance the experience only if you're already enjoying the film. I'd hate to be shaken up for all the action of a lousy movie.

Haven't had much time for movies in the last few days but I did catch...

Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Just bleh!
Why on earth did this get hyped up so much? This is just another middling, pretentious flick about relationships. I do like a lot of the Woody Allen movies especially the older ones but this is just ordinary. Of course, any movie with Scarlett Johansson atleast provides a visual treat. It was a bit amusing to watch Woody talking though Scarlett's character in some scenes.

The Reader
Now, this one is way better!

The Reader is worth seeing. I saw the Barcelona and didn't like it either. Gran Torino is out on DVD and worth a look too.

me too, looks like an awesome movie, will rent it on blu-ray

Indeed. It was really surprising to me, how such a quality and mature drama went so under the radar.

As for THE READER, i have it on hold for quite a long time now; something about the female lead (not her greatest fan here), something about the seemingly "ZZZZzz" nature of the movie's character and premise...dunno exactly, but eventually i am sure the reviews it got (particularly from members of this board) will convince me to watch it!

I think Kate Winslet is beautiful


.....and a damn fine actress.