Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [CD]

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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Worthy Soundtrack, but Not Iconic

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  Veteran film composer Hans Zimmer has scored some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters, including Christopher Nolan's acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy and the most recent Superman film, Man of Steel. For the upcoming sequel to that film (the first time Batman and Superman will on the big screen at the same time, not to mention Wonder Woman and other Justice Leaguers), he teams up with rising star Junkie XL for a good, solid score. Zimmer brings back some of his Superman themes from Man of Steel, but he and Junkie are careful not to reuse anything from the Nolan films, as this is a new Batman in a different universe. The score bears many of the duo's trademarks, but aside from the previously mentioned Superman themes, nothing emerges as particularly iconic, which is a shame. Those of us old enough to remember watching the Christopher Reeve Superman or Michael Keaton Batman movies know how great the themes for those films were. Just a few notes of the John Williams Superman march or Danny Elfman's Batman put you in Metropolis or Gotham City, and it's too bad that this score couldn't deliver on that level. Nonetheless, it's enjoyable to listen to, and the deluxe version has some extra music and liner notes including an interview with the composers. Worth a purchase, but if Zimmer and Junkie return for the upcoming Justice League film, let's hope they come up with something truly memorable.

  Posted 9 years ago by ANDM

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  A very good soundtrack from the movie.

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  This soundtrack was better than I expected. The music gets you into the different moods in the movie. I love all the instruments he used. It is very clear and sounds great with right sound system.

  Posted 9 years ago by James411

• Rated 3 out of 5 stars

  An admirable follow-up

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  Nicely builds off what was started with Man of Steel, but not as instantly classic as its predecessor. Batman, Wonder Woman, and Lex Luthor all get their own themes, with WW's being the standout. At times though, it sounds extremely similar to some of Zimmer's work for The Dark Knight Trilogy.

  Posted 9 years ago by ReverseApacheMaster