> While I agree that Horner may have been at a loss, so to speak, I do not
> believe that Gladiator was a score worthy of an Oscar. While all the
> MediaVentures scores are intensely satisfying in their bravado and limited
> catchy thematic developments, none of them, especially Gladiator, deserve
> even an Oscar nod.

> While I believe that entertainment should undoubtedly be a factor in
> whether a score is effective, at what cost? Do we sacrifice intellect for
> id? I sincerely hope not.

> Oscars aren't always given to the most beautiful score, or the most
> heartwarming or the most action-packed, they are, well, SHOULD be given to
> the most intelligent score that manages to maintain its thematic and
> melodic purity on album as an entertaining whole.

> So in my opinion, Gladiator is a hype score with a catchy title melody
> that did not deserve to be nominated. I love Alan Menken but I don't
> belive his Best Oscar nods were necessarily deserved ones.

> As for Brokeback Mountain and Pride and Prejudice, I believe either was
> worthy of the Oscar. Both were intelligent and harmonious.

> Sorry for the novella, I just had to speak my piece about Gladiator. It
> gets so much credit for so little effort.

Well explained, I couldn't agree more or say it better for myself.