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2 Jul 12th, 2005 

17 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

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More of Hans Zimmer

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Unimaginative collection

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No doubt, the animated feature was a riot. However, its only after you see the songs listed on a back cover of a CD, is when you notice how Dreamworks went a little lazy on the soundtracks of this movie. Every other B grade inspirational movie ever to hit the market has had Chariot of Fire or What a Wonderful World. Also in this album includes the wilted Hawaii 5-0 score, overplayed Stayin' Alive, and bargain bin Boogie Wonderland.

Dreamworks certainly didn't spend too much effort trying to find some obscure or even less heard gems out there. They went straight for the tried and tired.

The only saving garce were the original scores by Hans Zimmer, especially Best Friends. However this only underlines the laziness of Dreamworks in just getting a the most obvious legendary figure in music sondtracks. Its probably an accurate guess that if Hans Zimmer wasn't available, then John Williams would be in there.

Thankfully, Hans Zimmer saved this OST from tanking. But if just for his couple of songs, your money is better spent elsewhere 

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Comments about this review »

AnitaM 12.08.2005 18:20

A track-listing or discussion about each of the tracks would be useful. I haven't seen the film so have no idea what kind of music this soundtrack has.

berlioz 14.07.2005 13:49

It was the most curious assignment in a long time. Zimmer swapped Kingdom of Heaven with Harry Gregson-Williams in order to score this dud along with ten (or so) other MV buddies. And like you said there is nothing in here that hasn't been heard so many times before. One saving grace: John Barry's Oscar-winning, although rather dull, main theme from Born Free. * star and that's it for me... Berli

ray52 12.07.2005 21:33

Hi and a warm welcome to ciao. Some good info there in your first, well-written review, although a little short. I hope you enjoy the ciao experience, as I do. Ray

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