The Patriot

[Ollie 859]

I for one think The Patriot, both film and score are, underated and I haven't noticed the AFO reference in the main theme. I actually think Devlin and Emmerich managed to make a good picture. There are a few moments I don't care for but overall a good film.

It's not top notch Williams I truthfully couldn't see David Arnold or any other composer comming up with something better. There are nods to BOT4J and maybe Far And Away plus I enjoy the main theme.

[Mr. Breathmask 480]

Main Title theme is good, and I like Tavington's Trap, but otherwise, it's not an often-played soundtrack here.

And yes, Far and Away kicks its butt.

- Marc, who's grown very fond of Far and Away.

[Sergeant 1,093]

The Main Title is't just good,it's awesome,especially the "country" violin solo.

Too bad it even lose to WOW,which is cold and empty(movie+music)

[Maestro 57]

I suppose all of this opinion-swapping gets me more riled up than it should, considering its objective nature, but I really feel compelled to defend The Patriot. It's not a boring, uninspired Williams rush-job like so many of you claim. For the life of me, I can't hear the Air Force One theft, and I'm very familiar with both scores. It's been said already by the few other supporters, but this score is just a beautiful, sentimental piece of Americana. It's style is appropriate for the film, and has a distinct character. There are several solid themes that merit a place among Williams' best. I honestly think the people who "rarely give it a spin" wrote it off prematurely, and have yet to mine it's rich beauty. Listen to it, front to back. I guarantee that you will, as I have found with just about every Williams score I own, find more and more things you appreciate about it. It's just as full of nuances and subtlety as his other work.

Now, if only opinions were empirical...

[Josh500 1,602]

I suppose all of this opinion-swapping gets me more riled up than it should, considering its objective nature, but I really feel compelled to defend The Patriot. It's not a boring, uninspired Williams rush-job like so many of you claim. For the life of me, I can't hear the Air Force One theft, and I'm very familiar with both scores. It's been said already by the few other supporters, but this score is just a beautiful, sentimental piece of Americana. It's style is appropriate for the film, and has a distinct character. There are several solid themes that merit a place among Williams' best. I honestly think the people who "rarely give it a spin" wrote it off prematurely, and have yet to mine it's rich beauty. Listen to it, front to back. I guarantee that you will, as I have found with just about every Williams score I own, find more and more things you appreciate about it. It's just as full of nuances and subtlety as his other work.

Now, if only opinions were empirical...

Amen to that!!!