Let me tell you, from what I have heard and read, "THIS SOUNDTRACK IS GONNA BE AWESOME!"

John Williams created a score that I am indeed looking forward to. I personallty cannot wait for this to be released.

Later,
Aaron Collins

There you will see the soundclips!

Enjoy them, I did!

Oops. Sorry.

BUT if my favorite reviewers and movie fans all give it a THUMBS UP...I'll see it!

But have you or these folks seen any of it?

A Month or so ago I attended a screening of about 45 minutes of THE PATRIOT in a work print form for crtiics.

What I saw impressed on a number of levels,the script seemed pretty,the performances were strong, it loked awesome.

If your expecting the comic book tone of ID4 or GODZILLA, your going to be very disappointed.

The film is very serious in tone and has some very shocking and dark moments that will distrub some folks. (Assuming they haven't taken out the sequence I saw)

This film stands a real shot at not only doing serious business, but being a critical success as well.

I guess we'll all know June 30th.

Attaching John Williams to a July 4th weekend opener about the Civil War is marketing brilliance. That the score will be overlong by an hour seems beside the point. $$$$$$$$$!

Releasing said drama in an election year is sheer politicing. Perhaps the only source of amusement the film might have for me is, who's side it's intended to best serve, the Democrats or the Republicans. Expect the talking heads to be all abuzz with its assumed relevance while some unnoteworthy, Southern congressman raises the issue of the sanctity of the Stars and Stripes...yet again.

Maybe you've already guessed I'm not going to go see it....

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Originally posted by Ford A. Thaxton:
If your expecting the comic book tone of ID4 or GODZILLA, your going to be very disappointed.

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Who in their right mind would ever be expecting this film to take on a comic book tone similar to "ID4" or "Godzilla?" Certainly there are those out there expecting this film to follow those roots, but if you've seen the preview(s) then you shouldn't still be having those thoughts. Anyway, I'll be there opening day, 'cause the film looks amazing, and Mr. Mel "Braveheart" Gibson will be starring in it. Gibson created my favorite movie of all time when he made "Braveheart," and I hope he delivers a similar patriotic performance for this epic war film as he did in "Braveheart." I, for one, can't wait.

Pa rapa pa raaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Come, they told me............
Pa rapa pa raaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Tsssskk,

Foobs

FYI, the film is set during the AMERICAN Revolutionary WAR, the Civil didn't happen until about 80 years later.

Just thought you'd like to know.

Regards

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Originally posted by SPOR:
That the score will be overlong by an hour seems beside the point.

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Seeing that the score is 72 minutes long, I suppose you would have liked to see a 12 minute long score?

Scott

And, considering the extent to which they divulge the contents of a film in protracted commercials and movie trailers now-in-days, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to put the rest of the pieces togethor. Besides, what was the last summer blockbuster you saw that wasn't cobbled togethor from a litany of better films.

And if you've been listening to John Williams music at all this past decade you should pretty well know what to expect.

Their previous movies like ID4 and Stargate are by no means masterpieces.

Maybe they'll do better with a period film, with muskets firing instead of aliens and big green lizards.

The previews have looked amazing to me, and I'll be the first in line to buy Williams' score.

I’m truly hoping that The Patriot will be an excellent film, and I always
eagerly anticipate a Williams’ score. I have to kindly disagree with
SPOR2 about Mel Gibson. I think he is an unheralded actor. I’ve
seen many Hamlets, and his version is my favorite. I love his visceral
Hamlet, with an exterior of bravado and muscle juxtaposed against
a seething, aching inner turmoil. I felt he mastered the difficulty of
iambic pentameters, and that his speech flowed naturally and
poetically. I couldn’t believe that he wasn’t nominated for an Oscar. To
me the best thing about Ransom was his shattering breakdown from
the recognition that his actions may have cost him his son. The there is
his quiet, dignified performance in Man Without A Face and his
comedic timing in the Lethal Weapon series. Patriot looks like it will
resurrect his animated, physical presence, and I would bet he
will give his all.

(sigh) I’ve been so disappointed in the movies in the past 5 months,
that I’m almost afraid to hope but will anyway. One charmer that I enjoyed
was From The Heart which had the class to fully develop minor
characters. (And I was fond of Shanghai Noon and Frequency.)

Scott, I agree. However, I do think it's mildly possible to ascertain what one will like and not like based on past experiences. For example, I have no interest in John Woo films, and from reviews, clips, etc. that I've seen of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2, I doubt it will be a film I'd derive any enjoyment from. Could I be wrong? Sure. It wouldn't be the first time. But lets also be honest: until I see M: I2, I won't know if my preconceptions are right or wrong (and yes, eventually, I probably will see it, since my dad would like to and has been asking me about it; probably the $1 show or when it gets to video). And that's where I agree with you. You can form an opinion based on past experiences, but its superficial unless you actually see the film and can back up that initial impression.

On THE PATRIOT, though I haven't really cared for Emmerich's films so far, from the previews I've seen, it looks promising. The clips of Williams' score are just that: clips. And so I really don't know what to say other than it sounded interesting, and I'm looking forward to it.

Perhaps being a film score fan is even more frustrating, because as music lovers, we know that music can comprise the real soul of the film. That's what make us an interesting lot--being able to determine the tone of the film before your average film-goer...

Knowing that [insert least favorite composer here] is going to score the film adaptation of a film book you read and really enjoyed--it can be disheartening. But on the other hand, not every film score can be composed by the *same* composer, again and again.

It's possible to be of the opinion that the best is in the past, and there's nothing to look forward to. However, there's always that possibility to be pleasantly surprised. But the overwhelming cynicism that usually accompanies such deconstructive criticism is a pretty tough shell to crack. One wonders whether it's possible for the enjoyment of *anything* anymore with the preconceptive bitterness that is generated.

Hmm...how to close on an upbeat...(?)

I think that those of us who have faith in our artists, and approach the subject matter with a kind of universal acceptance--we are going to have the most fulfilling experience(s). Some more than others, of course....We go to movies and listen to film music not because it's a chore--because it's FUN--because it's fulfilling to our personas, our souls. Are we better for having a terrible experience or an exceptional one? If the way to fulfill ourselves is to focus on the negative aspects of our experiences in order to supplement and/or reinforce our self-worth, well--that's something we've got to live with.