Give it up for Elmer Bernstein

Rating: 10/10 (18 September 2000)

I can't say enough good things about this film. It's one of my personal top ten films of all time. One of the best things is the music by Elmer Bernstein. He was veteran film music composer; he scored over 200 films. I don't mean to ignore the great story and the on-screen performances here. Browse the other user comments for those raves. I want to zero in on the quality musical score. It really drove home the emotional impact. Bernstein captured the curiosity and fear the kids had for Boo Radley, that later became understanding and appreciation. Other films with great Bernstein scores: The Great Escape (1963), The Magnificent Seven (1960), and The Ten Commandments (1956). Hats off to you, Mister Bernstein.