Review of Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017) by Judy D — 07 Jul 2017

Just got home from seeing Score. Excellent film. Very entertaining. Great interviews from all. Great insight on the heart of film. 5 Stars!

This review of Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017) was written by Judy D on 07 Jul 2017.

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By Sean O'neal (13) for AV Club (2,778) on 14 Jun 2017

Where Score proves its value to those fans is when it simply allows them to watch these composers at work…

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By Tiffany R (353) on 27 Aug 2017

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By Kenji Fujishima (277) for Village Voice (8,525) on 13 Jun 2017

Score may be little more than a superficial primer on a dizzyingly expansive subject, but Schrader offers just enough to satisfy both film-music…

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By Luke Spafford (8) for Starburst (899) on 25 Mar 2018

Whilst the film assumes its audience isn't stupid, it doesn't stray into hard-core audiophile territory either and it is all the stronger for…

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By Eleanor Mcsherry (1) for Film Ireland Magazine (354) on 21 Nov 2017

This film is a must for any filmmaker or anyone who is thinking of becoming a film music composer…

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By Jose K (12) on 11 Nov 2017

From opening on an altered piano used to score The Hurt Locker to hearing the live acoustics of Abbey Road Studios, Score: A Film Music Documentary…

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By Jessica Baxter (69) for Hammer to Nail (208) on 06 Aug 2017

It's lots of fun revisiting favorite emotional cinematic moments and also noting the vastly different outfits that score orchestra musicians…

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 21 Jun 2017

Anyone looking for a definitive survey may want more, but this enjoyable film will undoubtedly score with musicians and cinephiles alike…

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By Shane Slater (54) for AwardsCircuit.com (450) on 15 Jun 2017

Delving into the film history and theory behind the music, Schrader crafts a delightful treat for movie fans…

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By Diana L (366) on 15 Jun 2017

This is a love letter to the music that made your favorite movies. I can't express how much I loved this movie. A history of the score in cinema…

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