Whatever the failings of the 1995 Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle Sudden Death -- a goofy Die Hard rip-off set in a hockey arena -- John Debney's brooding, ominous score deserves praise. One of the composer's few forays into the modern action film, it gamely sidesteps the clichés and conventions of the genre in favor of an appealingly solemn sensibility that lends some much-needed gravitas to the onscreen narrative. Debney nevertheless delivers the energy and excitement one demands of the action genre, employing bold ...
Read More
Whatever the failings of the 1995 Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle Sudden Death -- a goofy Die Hard rip-off set in a hockey arena -- John Debney's brooding, ominous score deserves praise. One of the composer's few forays into the modern action film, it gamely sidesteps the clichés and conventions of the genre in favor of an appealingly solemn sensibility that lends some much-needed gravitas to the onscreen narrative. Debney nevertheless delivers the energy and excitement one demands of the action genre, employing bold eruptions of brass and rousing timpani that evoke the classic adventure scores of Jerry Goldsmith yet retain Debney's idiosyncratic hallmarks, most notably his signature woodwind solos. An underrated effort by an underrated composer. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Sudden Death to cart. $7.17, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Varese Sarabande.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!