This week on Film Score Friday, we listen to the score from The Untouchables. Ennio Morricone wrote the score for this 1987 film. The score contains some of Morricone's unique approach and it benefits. There are some portions of the film where the film's tone doesn't match that of the music. We'll blame that on the director since Morricone is so awesome. One of the highlights of the film comes when the main characters get their first real victory. Morricone begins the scene with a Tuba solo that builds to triumphant sounds from the full brass section. The score is not without problems though. At times it does get cheesy. On balance though, it is one well worth a listen.
Mentioned in this Post