Accounts Quote by Jerry Goldsmith
“You read reviews by top reviewers of films that not only had remarkably interesting scores, but films whose effectiveness was absolutely enhanced, and frequently created by the music, yet the reviewers seem unaware that their emotions and their nervous reactions to the films have been affected by the scoring. This is a serious flaw. Any film reviewer owes it to himself, and the public, to take every element of the film into account.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Film Music Critique, 1995
Film reviewers should consider music’s emotional influence when evaluating movies.
In simple terms: Include music in film reviews.
Key Takeaway
Assess all cinematic elements, especially score.
Themes
film criticism
music
emotion
analysis
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- movie reviews
- film festivals
- academic film studies
- media criticism
Key Concepts
audio perception
critical completeness
viewer experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can reviewers objectively evaluate music’s impact?
- Should scores be reviewed separately?
A Different Perspective
Music may be subjective, making objective assessment hard.
