Merchant Of Venice, The - Various Artists

...the lesser-known Shakespearian work 'The Merchant of Venice' is only surpassed by the fact that even fewer will have seen this version, and more importantly, heard the soundtrack. I'll admit I'm a sucker for a good medieval-themed soundtrack but they only catch my attention and keep it when they have something a little more special about them, and I believe that this one is a prime example of such a score. It captures the Shakespearian mystery and ...
...recollection reflects the radiance and beauty of the shooting and the characters, without becoming the sole focus or detracting away from the acting. The plucking of strings is extremely apt for the Venitian setting and the operatically inclined vocals are qieutly mournful, echoing the tragedy that is to come. All in all I find it a very fitting score that complements the film perfectly - and is that not indeed the sign of a good soundtrack? This ...

huntressofthenight 14.12.2008 (17.12.2008) · Read full review
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Review of Merchant Of Venice, The - Various Artists