> Took a bloody long while, as these bastards tend to do, but here we are at
> that oh-so-glorious year of 2004! In order of theatrical release:
> Hidalgo - ***
I relistened to this one just a few days ago, and I like it more than you. Also, I'm surprised I missed the little easter egg of a few notes from the theme to Lawrence of Arabia on previous listens. A very enjoyable score that I'd rank highly in the "horse-film" score sub-genre.
> Hellboy - ***1/2
Love the film and score, which remains my favorite from Beltrami. As much as I like Elfman, I wish he was brought back to score the sequel. Maybe if Hellboy 3 ever happens, he'll come back.
> The Alamo - *
Hey, at least we have Tiomken's great Alamo score.
> The Punisher - ****
Agreed. I wish Siliotto got a chance for more mainstream films (and in fact I'm listening to one of his scores right now).
> Man on Fire - ***
As much as I like HGW, I don't think I ever bothered with one of his Tony Scott film scores outside of the film.
> Van Helsing - ****1/2
I find this one overrated, but I've also read a lot of material is missing from the album, so maybe an expanded release will change my mind.
> Troy - ***1/2
I like both Horner's and Yared's scores. I also really dig film.
> Spider-Man 2 - ****1/2
This one deserves the full 5 stars, and La La Land's expanded release is one of the best score purchases I've made this year.
> King Arthur - *****
Another score I find really over-rated. It's good, no way is it 5-stars good.
> I, Robot – ***1/2
This is right on the money.
> The Bourne Supremacy - ****1/2
It's still one of my top 5 Powell scores.
> Collateral - ****
oof, you like this much more than me. It's just in one ear and out the other every time I listen to it.
> Aliens vs. Predator – ***
Probably my least favorite score from the Alien or Predator sereis.
> Sky Captain – ****
Great stuff.
> Team America – ****
I'll probably need to listen to this at some point.
> National Treasure – ***1/2
I just want a 3rd film already!
> Alexander - *****
It's wonderful.
