It's been about 8 years since this Howie score was last discussed. Now that some time has passed, what does the jury find? I thought in 2002 and I think now that it's a very strong score with a memorable main title (addictively memorable, actually). The score supports the action of the film very well in typical Shore fashion in which he weaves an aural landscape of relentless tension and darkness. Me likey.
I have liked this score, it got my attention towards Shore more than LOTR did. I didn't find the main titles to be that interesting but I admired the suspense/action music. It was different but effective. I guess the only major complaint is how the album ends. I remember that the last track sorta left you cold and with out any resolution. It sorta cuts off as if the album isn't really complete. But still a good score.
I guess the only major complaint is how the album ends. I remember that the last track sorta left you cold and with out any resolution. It sorta cuts off as if the album isn't really complete. But still a good score.
I forgot about that. Yeah it does end abruptly, but I just take it as a sign that I need to play the disc one more time.
I think the film is good, but I can't remember much of the score, other than that it was in the Shore mode that I'm not too keen on (at least not on CD), the dark and sinister with lots of long sustained drones.
I think the film is good, but I can't remember much of the score, other than that it was in the Shore mode that I'm not too keen on (at least not on CD), the dark and sinister with lots of long sustained drones.
the poster for Panic Room is great, of course it led me to believe the film was going to be darker and more sinister, but hey; it's job was to grab your attention at any cost right? I liked the film; not Fincher's most psychologically sophisticated film, but still entertaining none the less. I like Howard Shore's music for the film. It's funny, I know Thor would say this doesn't need an expanded release, and in a way he would be right. Varese' release was rather satisfying. The interesting thing is I wouldn't want an expanded just because it missed out on great moments, but merely because I like the atmosphere it sets.
Absolutely adore the opening titles sequence with the floating letters. Great main title too. This approach sounds a lot like what James Newton Howard would do.
Absolutely adore the opening titles sequence with the floating letters. Great main title too. This approach sounds a lot like what James Newton Howard would do.
You got that right. This is the only film in which my father actually noticed and acknowledged an opening credit sequence as being cool (normally he doesn't comment on such things).
Absolutely adore the opening titles sequence with the floating letters. Great main title too. This approach sounds a lot like what James Newton Howard would do.
You got that right. This is the only film in which my father actually noticed and acknowledged an opening credit sequence as being cool (normally he doesn't comment on such things).
I remember seeing this sequence in the movie theater and thinking how clever it was. Great to see on the big screen.
I haven't seen the movie since, but I also remember a long tracking shot in which Fincher has the camera go through the different rooms/floors of the house which I thought was greatly executed as well.
Was thinking of the opening title sequence to Panic Room because I've just started watching the show Fringe on blu-ray, and the location titles that appear frequently in the show remind me of Panic Room. Very effective.
