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Bobby Deerfield (1977)
The music!
I saw this movie when I was too young to really "get" it. Then, I tried watching it again a few years later, and I thought it was boring. HOWEVER, I absolutely LOVED the soundtrack and I wish it would become available again. The music is so moving, and it's great to listen to when one is in a 'sad' mood....it has a feel to it which is strangely enjoyable. I wonder how many people are aware, really, that they experience a sense of 'joy' even in their own pain/grief? I doubt many are aware of it at all. But I've noticed this myself. There is music for every mood. And the music in this movie is peculiarly uplifting, perfect to induce a "feel good" pleasure, while experiencing the various emotions that most people might try to deny, yet secretly enjoy within. If I was rating the music, I'd give it a 20! But I want to get this movie, just to have the music, since they don't make the soundtrack. If you're lucky enough to know someone who has an LP, consider yourself fortunate! You could then have the honor of listening to a great, original score!
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
A typical Hollywood movie
I was first attracted to this movie because it was a true story. Given how Hollywood portrays "true" stories, I should have known better. They tend to "glamorize" the romance, and overall, I was disappointed, as I had hoped this movie would portray a more accurate "version" of John Nash. James Horner (off comment here) is a good musician, but it seems his inspiration is "borrowed" from his idols. I wasted my money buying the soundtrack, as it is extremely redundant. Charlotte Church has a great voice, but Horner is a major disappointment in my opinion (for this movie) in that it seems he takes a 'theme' and not only plays it to death, but copies other composers that it is evident, inspire him. Not very original in my book! Definitely an "overrated" movie! Perhaps an 'okay' rental. Don't waste your money buying it!