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Title: The Movie's Only Saving Grace. . . .
Review: was the score. At a couple of points in the movie, I closed my eyes and just listened to the gorgeous blend of traditional classical and movie score music. The music set and maintained the mood of the film, that quietly disturbing sensation that someone is watching you or that something is just awry somewhere. However Zimmer doesn't resort to dissonance and disjointed rhythms to garner that effect. The music stands on its own, as well, despite the voice-overs from Hopkins (Lecter). I'm a Keith Jarrett fan, so I'm used to blocking out vocalizations during "intrumental" music. I might have paid $7 just to sit in a movie theatre to hear the score played with the screen blank--that would have been far more rewarding. . . . I'll certainly pay $15 or so to play it whenever I please in the comfort of my own home. Even if you didn't like the movie or haven't seen it or the whole idea just weirds you out, give it a shot. I don't think you'll be disappointed (or spooked).
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