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Anybody notice how the climactic shootout was ruined by cartoon music?

posted 12 years ago by qormi
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During the gunfight at the end, the theme song was constantly played by the orchestra...variations, repetitions...it was loud and relentless, like the music in a Tom n' Jerry or Bugs Bunny cartoon.

[–] Tresix 12 years ago

Heightened the suspense for me.

"I'm in such bad shape, I'm wearing prescription underwear." Phyllis Diller 1917-2012

[–] qormi 12 years ago

I think she's the same one who said she drives with a prescription windshield instead of wearing glasses.

[–] Tresix 11 years ago

Who is that?

"I'm in such bad shape, I'm wearing prescription underwear." Phyllis Diller 1917-2012

[–] JurijFedorov 10 years ago

The only bad thing in this movie. I rated it 7 because of this irritating music.

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[–] Blueghost 9 years ago

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qormi
» Mon Apr 22 2013 12:44:10
IMDb member since April 2006

During the gunfight at the end, the theme song was constantly played by the orchestra...variations, repetitions...it was loud and relentless, like the music in a Tom n' Jerry or Bugs Bunny cartoon.

I hadn't noticed, to be honest.

It was a slightly different style of film making back then. Music tended to be throughout the entire film.