ARMAGEDDON----
Trevor Rabin

Anyone who knows anything about film knows that this movie stunk.  Poor writing, often incoherent directing, shaky acting, Liv Tyler's annoying voice, you name the negative, this movie probably had it.


 



 

But why, then, is this score so solid?


 The first half of the disk is seamless.  The thematics, the heart...but the most impressive thing to me is its simplicity.  I recently saw the tableture for the film, and I could probably play it.  But it's so GOOD!

Track 2 is probably the epitome of tenderness, while track 6 best represents suspense.  Track 4 is just crazy fun, and track 9 symbolizes the triumph that the audience was supposed to feel during the film.

Rating (out of 5): 1/2


This is just a skeleton review until I get the other reviews up, then I'll analyze it in more detail.  Like to add your review to this page?   E-mail me.  I will publish your review or a link to your review.  However, I will not publish reviews of MY review.  That's because it's either ignorant or preaching to the choir.

In the realm of aesthetics, there are no rights and wrongs.  Only opinions.

Track listing:
   Total time -- 50:11

1.  Armageddon Suite  5:20
2.  Harry and Grace Make Peace  1:43
3.  AJ's Return  4:28
4.  Oil Rig  1:59
5.  Leaving  2:30
6.  Evacuation  3:492
7.  Harry Arrives at NASA  0:59
8.  Back in Business  1:36
9.  Launch  7:51
10. 5 Words  1:37
11. Underwater Simulation  2:10
12. Finding Grace  1:05
13. Armadillo  1:13
14. Short Straw  3:45
15. Demands  1:22
16. Death of Mir  1:29
17. Armageddon Piano  0:34
18. Long Distance Goodbye/Landing  6:32

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