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 The power of the Saint lies in the music January 8, 2003
Michael A. Lubarsky (Indiana, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Revell's talents here are the key to watching the film. I've spent hours watching the DVD just to hear the music since my original audio cassette disintergrated. I'd like to find a cd version, but it's not currently available. Anyway, back to the music. If one listens carefully, one hears the layers of Simon Templar's past, present and future being revealed by Revell's masterful compositions. It is unusual to find such depth in film scores today and, as a result, Mr. Revell is probably not as well known as he should be. Just listen to the opening title sequence and the love scene between Simon and Emma in the restaurant as they describe one another. The music explains more than the dialog.
One fo the great modern action scores November 10, 1999
James Luckard (Los Angeles, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This and "Conspiracy Theory" are, to my mind, the greatest modern action scores. A poignant, playful, perfect love theme, brilliant action music unlike anything else I've heard and the added bonus of the music from the finale which was cut after the film did badly with test audiences. (Of course, the fact that Elizabeth Shue died halfway through the original version might have had something to do with the average viewer not liking it) Without this ending, the film never seemed to conclude musically, hear Mr. Revell's fantastic music here and see how it would have.
A score which takes you straight into the heart of the film October 18, 1998
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The score is fantastic! Having already heard the various artists soundtrack I was compelled to listen to this one. However, it has limited availability in the UK, but those friendly people at Virgin obtained a copy from the US for me. The score takes you straight into the film and as you listen you can see the film being replayed in your mind's eye. No Saint fan should be without this one.
Its too good...for me anyway May 14, 2001
Farah Meraj (UK)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
One of my favourite scores of all time (along with Thelma and Louise and Gladiator). All the tracks from score give vivid flashes of scenes from the film. Thats why I love this score (precisely for the comely and ideal presence of Elizabeth Shue and especially Val Kilmer!). I love the character of Simon Templer (Kilmer absolutely gorgeous as Templer)...mysterious, gothic (in some ways), complex, cunning (stunning!), smart and intelligent chameleon - which almost all the tracks perfectly convey. The 'main title', 'shelley monument' and 'the love theme' tracks are my fav. I used to watch some scenes over and over again on video because I really loved the music (and Kilmer...sigh). I dont need to now...I have this CD. Immaculate scoring Revell!!! This is a CD for any twisted Saint fan like me who wants a constant reminder of the gorgeous Templer and the film. My ideal romantic/action movie with the ideal and beautiful music to go with it...perfect!
Can't believe it's out of production! April 9, 2003
Mark Simmons (Allentown, PA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this about 6 years ago when the movie first came out. Had to wait for the score to enter the scene, not the soundtrack that so many clerks mistakenly assumed I was seeking. While it doesn't contain all the techno you like in the film (such as Dream within a Dream by Dreadzone) it contains the recurring anthem (done numerous times in interesting ways) and the various other pieces that followed the movie. Great standalone, or companion piece to the film!
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