very good film, superb score

Rating: 7/10 (24 December 2002)

This is an example of a good film made better by the musical score of Jerry Goldsmith. He was nominated but didn't win the Oscar for it. The main theme is seductively beautiful and lingers. It induces a mood that words of course can't describe. The score will likely endure as a great. Listen to the interpretation in Terence Blanchard's recent CD entitled "Jazz in Film" with very fine piano intro by the late Kenny Kirkland.