8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fine Film Score from Danny Elfman, July 23 2008
By John Kwok - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hellboy II: the Golden Army (Audio CD)
Danny Elfman has rendered one of his better scores for the film "Hellboy II: The Golden Army". While it is as much an orchestral work as his highly acclaimed "Batman" scores, Elfman's music takes a much different turn here. While another reviewer condemns Elfman for relying upon Bernard Herrmann's great symphonic film scores for inspiration, I personally see nothing wrong here, since Elfman has had his own distinctive style that's truly far removed from Herrmann's. If anything, then even echoing Herrmann's lush scores here probably is more accidental or a slight homage or both. Elfman has done a superb job in adding more "life" to scenes rich in action, but I also commend his subtle compositions showcasing the evolving romance between the elven princess and Hellboy's alien sidekick.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Is Danny Elfman's Best!, Aug 8 2008
By Colby "Colbster901" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hellboy II: the Golden Army (Audio CD)
I can't stop listening to the music to Hellboy 2: The Golden Army. When I purchased the cd, I never believed it would be so addicting! Danny Elfman has never been one of my favorite composers, but what he's done with the second Hellboy is trully amazing and I have to give him credit for taking a risk.
The first Hellboy was musically boring. Marco Beltrami is an average composer and has only captivated me with his music to "iRobot" or "Live Free or Die Hard". But this time around, Hellboy is given the music he deserves and I'm glad that Danny Elfman took the risk of changing things up a bit.
The music is phenomenal and is clearly one of my top three this year. Little things like a little girl going "la la la la" or creepy whispers, and even the themes are astounding! Epic music that just screams Hellboy everytime I listen to it. The movie was great, but this music is meant to be listened to and I suggest you do just that!
If you want to know how great this music really is, just listen to a sample of the song titled "Hellboy 2 Titles". I promise you'll be hooked.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Elfman stays dark, Sep 14 2008
By A. Cowdry - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hellboy II: the Golden Army (Audio CD)
Danny Elfman manages to convey great humour as well as darkness with the second Hellboy soundtrack. Elfman's best so far is Batman and Mission Impossible but he remains consistant with new themes and segues with the music he produces. He has a majestic way with his orchestrations and easily slips into the field leader of soundtrack composers today.