I would have been happier with less random talking heads like Pat Metheny and Bruce Springsteen and with more insight into Morricone's work process instead.
My biggest issue is the complete write-off of Bruno Nicolai who was Morricone's long term conductor and according to many, also co-wrote or even wrote himself some of the scores attributed to Morricone.
For me ignoring Nicolai takes away from the movie's integrity big time. His name isn't even mentioned.
I'm guessing their professional breakup along with Morricone's involvement in the movie contributed to this.
On the plus side, I liked that the movie goes over his career linearly in a balanced way and doesn't focus on the American movie score, which to me are much less interesting and creative. In addition I liked the focus on his work and leaving out personal life stuff.
My biggest issue is the complete write-off of Bruno Nicolai who was Morricone's long term conductor and according to many, also co-wrote or even wrote himself some of the scores attributed to Morricone.
For me ignoring Nicolai takes away from the movie's integrity big time. His name isn't even mentioned.
I'm guessing their professional breakup along with Morricone's involvement in the movie contributed to this.
On the plus side, I liked that the movie goes over his career linearly in a balanced way and doesn't focus on the American movie score, which to me are much less interesting and creative. In addition I liked the focus on his work and leaving out personal life stuff.