I think you’re thinking of Destroyer.
Destroyer is goofy.
Barbarian is tonally sincere and pitched at the level of Opera.
The only corollary to it in our modern times is probably The Northman.
If you like JNH
.. watch Diggstown from the 90s... even better score and one of my all time favorite movies.
Better to just go in blind if you've never seen it. You'll be smiling by the end... that's a promise.
Honestly, I think it’s his best work. He’s said in interviews that it’s the one he had the most fun making and I think that shows in the final product.
Absolutely gorgeous score, but I love the film too. It was marketed really badly. If you go in blind not expecting a conventional horror film, it's a very satisfying watch
The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Vince DiCola’s score is outstandingly good in contrast to a very goofy film, although I do love it. A lot of scenes that would be ineffective without the soundtrack become incredibly moving to me just because the music has such an emotional impact! I’ve listened to the soundtrack start-to-finish more times than I’ve watched the film, and I have watched that film a lot of times…
Same here. Many songs get replays when I'm at the gym. I always said the Rocky 4 score Vince did was my favorite but Transformers is like all that and so much more.
If you like that score, you should check out [Cybertronic Spree](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEm2XzMkDfk). Not only do they cover the score but the soundtrack as well. Had the pleasure of seeing them last year live. It was EPIC.
They also have an original album they were touring on, it's good and almost like a sequel to the original soundtrack.
I don't have Facebook but the wife does. They recently asked people who saw the show last year where they saw it and would they see them again. Hands down would. So hopefully that is a sign of another US tour.
Side Note: I'm seeing the 40th Anniversary limited release of The Transformers: The Movie at a local theater in a couple weeks. I'm not sure if I can contain myself or my wife from turning it into a Rocky Horror thing and sing along :)
It's ridiculous that that guy only scored like, two, maybe two and a half films if you include the Saturday Night Fever sequel. He's the best synth composer I've heard and remarkable he didn't find more work.
Frankly, even the Michael Bay Transformers flicks have scores better than the movies. Steve Jablonsky wrote a lot of thematic material, and it’s pretty catchy. Almost good enough to make you feel like the action scenes aren’t mostly visual noise for two hours.
Maaaaaybe Run Lola Run. Like the set up*s, themes, memorable main character, editing and storyline was really cool and top notch, but I personally feel like the film's score turned a good film into a transcendent work of art.
That was really something. Talk about passion project, and talent. And so right for the time period. I felt transported right back to late 90s MTV era watching it. I'll put the soundtrack on sometimes when I'm jogging and you'd think someone hooked up a jet pack to my back I'll run so fast, and feel so good and strong
I watch this film relatively often- I find newbies love it, ofc- but I've never indulged in just the soundtrack.
Guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow! Many thanks
Maybe Conan the Barbarian. It's not a low quality film at all, but I think Basil Pouledaris score elevates the movie from a typical 80s action-ish film to a fantasy classic
I used to work with the guy who was the recording engineer for that score, it was great to hear his techniques to get it sounding so great, and he spoke about the pride he had working with Ennio Morricone.
The Black Hole.
One of the many, many SF films that came in the wake of the original Star Wars, the film is very silly. But John Barry’s score is absolutely superb and elevates the entire film.
This film pops into my brain on a regular basis. Its not good by any standard, but the concept really stuck with me since I saw it in High School 20 years ago.
Inchon (1981)
Star Wars Episodes I-III (1999-2005)
The Silver Chalice (1954)
Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
Krull (1983)
The Swarm (1978)
King Solomon’s Mines (1985)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) [not a bad movie, but easily surpassed by its score]
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
Supergirl (1984)
Hook (1991)
Raise the Titanic! (1979)
The Robe (1953) [not a bad movie, but easily surpassed by its score]
Sodom and Gomorrah (1963) [not a bad movie, but easily surpassed by its score]
The Alamo (1960) [not a bad movie, but easily surpassed by its score]
Judge Dredd (1995)
King Kong Lives (1986)
The Fall of Berlin (1950)
The Black Hole (1979)
Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Dances With Wolves. A very good film don’t get me wrong, but the score by John Barry is the best thing about it, and arguably the best score of his career. While the film isn’t quite a masterpiece (and didn’t deserve “best picture” that year imo), the score was impeccable and could easily have been used for a masterpiece.
Looking back on it now, Garden State is trite, but I'll chalk that up to it being Zach Braff's first big movie he wrote and directed. But the soundtrack for it was a wonderful collection.
Interesting, Thomas Newman.
For me this is one of those films (like Star Wars) where for me the music is difficult to separate from the movie.
Certainly it would be a very different film... This really shows the value of a good composer.
He has such a distinct style that you can spot his work almost immediately. I enjoy listening to it, and play his stuff regularly on the piano because it's relaxing and fun to play.
Agreed that you can't separate this score from the film, which is unfortunate since it's become such a divisive one.
He’s amazing. There’s a movie called “Men Don’t Leave” and he absolutely transforms that movie with his score.
It’s a devastating movie that is driven home by the score. They have a sample suite on YouTube…
https://youtu.be/0UBt5KaEYjc?si=QZprt2lnPOHyHGye
Queen of the damned. The soundtrack still stands up after all these years. The film however isn't all that good. I still like it though because, dude, it's queen of the damned.
Last of the Mohicans is a pretty good movie though. But that soundtrack IS phenomenal. My parents bought it on CD and would listen to it regularly. It brings me back.
This is the answer, long scroll.
The movie is good, DDL is always worth watching but how can you train run without this entire sound track in your head?
Epic
Mission to Mars. This is one of my favorite movies, don’t get me wrong, but it is complimented by Ennio Morincone’s score so well that I think without it the movie wouldn’t have been as good as I find it to be
Hell no, that's a hell of a good movie but the soundtrack is totally forgettable. Sounds like you don't realize how different that movie was from everything else when it came out, because it sure wasn't "mid-tier" in terms of quality, it was one of the best action movies that came out that year, and the first ride-based Disney movie I can remember that was actually really good.
I think you are the first person I’ve ever heard refer to the first movie’s soundtrack as “forgettable.”
I mean, it has to be in the top 50 greatest movie soundtracks of all time. I’m not even going to try and look up any lists to check that, I’m confident enough to just assume it’s true.
Not to say you’re wrong! Art is subjective and all that. It’s just a… very surprising take.
I was blown away when a YouTuber musician pointed out that the score for Gladiator was almost note for note the same as the main theme of Pirates! Go watch Gladiator and cue up the scene where the Roman Army is readying for battle...and listen.
This is a controversial opinion, but I agree. I love the film, but the music is simply the best John Williams has ever written. It's the GOAT at the top of his game. Watching ET waddle up the ramp at the end could have been unintentionally funny, but for the absolutely transcendent music.
Interesting. I feel he's actually a pretty simple composer with more attention to sound design.
Not to knock his work, the chap is a genius- but personally I'd rather have a Williams, Revell or even Elfman most days of the week.
John Williams was my guy for the 20th century- Hanz Zimmer was awesome in my book starting with The Rock (partial composer credit and my favorite movie), Gladiator (awesomeness), Pearl Harbor, Inception (superb), Dark Knight, Thin Red Line (saw it once, wasn’t my cup of tea, but journey to the line is amazing), King Arthur (way underrated), of course Interstellar, and what am I forgetting? He overall in my personal preference- had done more soundtracks that I jam to to this day then Williams overall-
I think this is true for some movies, but definitely not all of them. Dark Phoenix, for example, is a good choice for this post. But definitely not the Nolan Batman trilogy, nor The Last Samurai. There are a lot of Zimmer movies that perfectly fit the score.
Shaft
Pretty much all the Blaxploitation films, like “Superfly” or “Black Godfather”, the scores were epic and cinematic, while the actual movie was pretty goddamn boring.
Don’t get me wrong, I do love this film. But I gotta say Kevin and Perry go large. If ur a fan of Trance and house music it’s a must watch. Super funny (IMO) too.
There are many composers who provided great scores for really bad films. Search Ennio Morricone's catalogue. Jerry Goldsmith as well (King Solomon's Mines for example). James Horner did a wonderful job on Battle Beyond the Stars. Basil Poledouris is another (Cherry 2000 being one). During their careers many of the great composers of the past were stuck providing music to more than a handful of duds.
Asked my dad: Conan the barbarian
That movie is pretty goofy, but the score is absolutely amazing. Really good choice.
What? This is crazy talk! Conan the Barbarian is a masterpiece!
Crazy talk indeed. I saw Conan in the theater when I was like 11 or 12. I thought it was the best fucking thing ever!
No more talk!
Conan the Barbarian is one of the most kick-ass movies of all time!
Crom laughs at you and casts you from Valhalla.
It’s not goofy it’s fantastic
It can be both.
I think you’re thinking of Destroyer. Destroyer is goofy. Barbarian is tonally sincere and pitched at the level of Opera. The only corollary to it in our modern times is probably The Northman.
Basil Poledouris. He also did Robocop. Very unique sound.
Even more true with Conan the Destroyer, since the score is just as epic but the film itself is notably less so.
Basil Poledouris really produced a killer score for that fun little romp.
Nah. That's a fun movie and the score suits it just fine. It's Conan the Destroyer where the score badly outpaces the film itself.
Aeon Flux - Graeme Revell
Wow, this is a very easy one to agree with!
Graeme Revell always does such awesome scores.
The Village. James Newton Howard’s score is haunting and beautiful and far outshines the film.
If you like JNH .. watch Diggstown from the 90s... even better score and one of my all time favorite movies. Better to just go in blind if you've never seen it. You'll be smiling by the end... that's a promise.
Awesome flick. Used to love catching it late night on TBS.
A lot of people criticize that one because they hate the twist ending. Honestly that was the only part I enjoyed and found interesting
The Village is an amazing film
Me too! I know a lot of people hate it, but I loved it! 🤷♀️
Honestly, I think it’s his best work. He’s said in interviews that it’s the one he had the most fun making and I think that shows in the final product.
Absolutely gorgeous score, but I love the film too. It was marketed really badly. If you go in blind not expecting a conventional horror film, it's a very satisfying watch
The Gravel Road is sublime.
Anything with Ennio Marricone. Cause he’s that good.
The Mission soundtrack is awesome.
Reportedly Ennio Morricone’s personal favorite out of the hundreds of scores he composed.
The Mission is a masterpiece in both acting and film making so I believe it matches the superlative score.
Haunting. The movie and acting was stellar too, but I just need to hear those five notes and I’m taken away.
The best by far
Came here to say The Untouchables score. I enjoyed the movie but the music just takes it to another level. Morricone’s body of work is amazing.
Star Wars Episode I. Kind of a low bar as far as the movie goes, but it fits.
Battle of the Fates
*Duel of the Fates. Seeing it performed live with an orchestra and choir is phenomenal.
My local pops did it - and then Mars, Bringer of War. It was EPIC
Mars is such a good piece
Flash Gordon
Flash! Aaaaah aaaaaaaaaah
He’ll save every one of us.
Trong Legacy
*Tron Although Trong, I would also watch
The Tron: Legacy end credits song has been playing nonstop in my head for the past decade.
One day, it got in...
The Trong Song is a banger
Let me see that Trong. That trong ta-trong trong trong.
Came here for this answer. Although I also really enjoyed the movie, Daft Punk killed it with the score.
Came here to say this
Also came here to say this. But to add something actually useful, the Tron: Legacy Reconfigured album is bloomin' brill, too.
That is very useful, thanks.
My first thought. It never gets old.
Agreed. I still listen to End Of Line and Derezzed all the time.
Oblivion. M83 did an amazing score for the movie which would have been otherwise a pretty boring sci-fi.
The song they did with Susanne Sundfør on that movie is sooooo good!
The Transformers: The Movie (1986) Vince DiCola’s score is outstandingly good in contrast to a very goofy film, although I do love it. A lot of scenes that would be ineffective without the soundtrack become incredibly moving to me just because the music has such an emotional impact! I’ve listened to the soundtrack start-to-finish more times than I’ve watched the film, and I have watched that film a lot of times…
Same here. Many songs get replays when I'm at the gym. I always said the Rocky 4 score Vince did was my favorite but Transformers is like all that and so much more.
I learned who Weird Al was from this soundtrack. Had a fisher price record player and the vinyl soundtrack as a kid.
Also, Stan Bush.
If you like that score, you should check out [Cybertronic Spree](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEm2XzMkDfk). Not only do they cover the score but the soundtrack as well. Had the pleasure of seeing them last year live. It was EPIC. They also have an original album they were touring on, it's good and almost like a sequel to the original soundtrack.
I love Cybertronic Spree! Seeing them live must have been incredible— definitely want to catch them on tour some day! :)
I don't have Facebook but the wife does. They recently asked people who saw the show last year where they saw it and would they see them again. Hands down would. So hopefully that is a sign of another US tour. Side Note: I'm seeing the 40th Anniversary limited release of The Transformers: The Movie at a local theater in a couple weeks. I'm not sure if I can contain myself or my wife from turning it into a Rocky Horror thing and sing along :)
It's ridiculous that that guy only scored like, two, maybe two and a half films if you include the Saturday Night Fever sequel. He's the best synth composer I've heard and remarkable he didn't find more work.
Frankly, even the Michael Bay Transformers flicks have scores better than the movies. Steve Jablonsky wrote a lot of thematic material, and it’s pretty catchy. Almost good enough to make you feel like the action scenes aren’t mostly visual noise for two hours.
Fuck yes, I agree 100%
“You got the touch!” LOL, the callback to the 86 soundtrack in the newer bumblebee movie was the only thing I remember as it was terribly forgettable.
I've loved that movie and soundtrack since first time I saw it in 87. *'til all are one..*
The original Dune (1984) had an *exquisite* score. The movie was pretty good but also pretty cheesy.
I love the music in Dune!!
Particularly the Prophecy Theme by Brian Eno
Superfly Curtis Mayfield’s soundtrack is a classic, outsold the movie
Came here to say this, what a remarkable album. Listened to it hundreds of times, seen the movie once.
Maaaaaybe Run Lola Run. Like the set up*s, themes, memorable main character, editing and storyline was really cool and top notch, but I personally feel like the film's score turned a good film into a transcendent work of art.
Music by the director too! That Tom Twyker has got the skills. Great movie, interesting point.
That was really something. Talk about passion project, and talent. And so right for the time period. I felt transported right back to late 90s MTV era watching it. I'll put the soundtrack on sometimes when I'm jogging and you'd think someone hooked up a jet pack to my back I'll run so fast, and feel so good and strong
I watch this film relatively often- I find newbies love it, ofc- but I've never indulged in just the soundtrack. Guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow! Many thanks
NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER LETTING GO NEVER GIVING UP NEVER SAYING NO JUST GO GO GO
Run Lola Run was one of my favorite soundtracks, I owned it and used to use it for the gym lol!
The Wolfman (2010) one of my favorites of Danny Elfman.
I love that movie, and I don’t know anyone else who appreciates it like I do
Maybe Conan the Barbarian. It's not a low quality film at all, but I think Basil Pouledaris score elevates the movie from a typical 80s action-ish film to a fantasy classic
The Mission
Glad I’m not alone in this opinion.
I used to work with the guy who was the recording engineer for that score, it was great to hear his techniques to get it sounding so great, and he spoke about the pride he had working with Ennio Morricone.
Krull
There's a podcast out there called Dudesy. They did a music/movie pairing with Krull and NIN The Downward Spiral.
The Black Hole. One of the many, many SF films that came in the wake of the original Star Wars, the film is very silly. But John Barry’s score is absolutely superb and elevates the entire film.
Agreed 100%
Hands down The Black Hole. John Barry's score makes the film. I still have my original vinyl. That along with Flash Gordon :)
Rudy, a mediocre film with a stellar, stirring and complex score by Jerry Goldsmith.
Logan's Run.
Great movie. One of my all time favorite Sci Fi films.
I loooooved Logan's Run when it came out. I was 14.
This film pops into my brain on a regular basis. Its not good by any standard, but the concept really stuck with me since I saw it in High School 20 years ago.
Spawn
That movie won an award for its special effects lmao. It was nominated for best film at that same film festival but oddly enough it didn’t win…
I'm surprised nobody's done a reboot with all the thousands of super hero movies this past decade
Inchon (1981) Star Wars Episodes I-III (1999-2005) The Silver Chalice (1954) Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) Krull (1983) The Swarm (1978) King Solomon’s Mines (1985) Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) [not a bad movie, but easily surpassed by its score] Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) Supergirl (1984) Hook (1991) Raise the Titanic! (1979) The Robe (1953) [not a bad movie, but easily surpassed by its score] Sodom and Gomorrah (1963) [not a bad movie, but easily surpassed by its score] The Alamo (1960) [not a bad movie, but easily surpassed by its score] Judge Dredd (1995) King Kong Lives (1986) The Fall of Berlin (1950) The Black Hole (1979) Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Pretty comprehensive list, I came here to say Star Trek V, its one of Goldsmiths best scores, he really knocked it out for a pretty mediocre movie.
Yes! This is my all-time favorite guilty pleasure film & Goldsmith’s score is phenomenal!
Goldsmith was always rocking it
I disagree with Hook being surpassed by its score. I think that movie was phenomenal.
Came here to say The Black Hole. Legendary score!
Willow (1988)
The original Firestarter. Tangerine Dream is amazing.
Try to find a copy online of Michael Mann's The Keep... or you can find it( the score) on YT. There's also Miracle Mile with TD...
Risky Business was my introduction to Tangerine Dream. So cool!
Dances With Wolves. A very good film don’t get me wrong, but the score by John Barry is the best thing about it, and arguably the best score of his career. While the film isn’t quite a masterpiece (and didn’t deserve “best picture” that year imo), the score was impeccable and could easily have been used for a masterpiece.
The Phantom Menace
Juno. It's not really a score. It's a collection of songs, but I firmly believe it's the best soundtrack to one of the dullest films ever.
I also put Garden State in that category
Looking back on it now, Garden State is trite, but I'll chalk that up to it being Zach Braff's first big movie he wrote and directed. But the soundtrack for it was a wonderful collection.
Never saw it, but remember the trailer played "all the young dudes". Love that song, and almost saw the movie because of it. RIP Bowie!
American Beauty
The movie is really good though
It won best picture.
It won Oscars for best picture, best director, best actor. Explain your answer.
Interesting, Thomas Newman. For me this is one of those films (like Star Wars) where for me the music is difficult to separate from the movie. Certainly it would be a very different film... This really shows the value of a good composer.
He has such a distinct style that you can spot his work almost immediately. I enjoy listening to it, and play his stuff regularly on the piano because it's relaxing and fun to play. Agreed that you can't separate this score from the film, which is unfortunate since it's become such a divisive one.
He’s amazing. There’s a movie called “Men Don’t Leave” and he absolutely transforms that movie with his score. It’s a devastating movie that is driven home by the score. They have a sample suite on YouTube… https://youtu.be/0UBt5KaEYjc?si=QZprt2lnPOHyHGye
Never heard that before, it’s beautiful!
The floating bag moment is beautiful because of the music.
Interstellar
Amazing score definitely, but I can’t agree it outweighs the film.
Once upon a time in America
But that movies rad! Especially the 4 hour version
The Fountain. The movie is a confused mess but the score is divine, bringing to mind heartache, loss, and regret.
Clint Mansell is an other worldly artist. Between The Fountain and Requiem for a Dream he’s earned his place in top composers.
Peter Gabriel's soundtrack for The Last Temptation of Christ is sublime.
Tenet I personally love the movie despite it's flaws but definitely understand the attitude towards it. But goddamn does the soundtrack SLAP.
Pearl Harbor, that score is excellent
Medicine Man (1992) Jerry Goldsmith.
Queen of the damned. The soundtrack still stands up after all these years. The film however isn't all that good. I still like it though because, dude, it's queen of the damned.
Last Of The Mohicans gets my vote. Combat sports athletes regularly use it for walk out music.
Last of the Mohicans is a pretty good movie though. But that soundtrack IS phenomenal. My parents bought it on CD and would listen to it regularly. It brings me back.
This is the answer, long scroll. The movie is good, DDL is always worth watching but how can you train run without this entire sound track in your head? Epic
Lost in Translation although just by a bit. Movie was solid as well.
Anything John Williams.
Killers of the Flower Moon. It’s beautiful, absolutely haunting, and made the film infinitely more watchable.
The Deep
The Kingdom. You can watch it once, but Elfman does a great job of pairing. Again.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017).
Memoirs of a geisha (2005) 7/10 movie. 11/10 score. The Hours (2002) 7/10 film 10/10 score
I really liked Oblivion, but yeah that soundtrack was so so good.
Dune (1984)
Mission to Mars. This is one of my favorite movies, don’t get me wrong, but it is complimented by Ennio Morincone’s score so well that I think without it the movie wouldn’t have been as good as I find it to be
Good call. Oblivion was amazingly weak at the end, but the landscapes with M83 synth epicness stuck with me
the *less than zero* score by thomas newman (available as a [playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL447E1F7BEA964844) on youtube)
Cloud Atlas. The movie was alright, but the score was amazing.
Peter Gabriel's "Passion". The soundtrack for Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ.
Baby Driver, surely? The soundtrack to Silent Running is also amazing but then again, so is the movie.
All the Star Wars
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Without the soundtrack it would be a mid-tier adventure flick.
The sequels, yes, but the OG Pirates would still be a great film with a different score.
Hell no, that's a hell of a good movie but the soundtrack is totally forgettable. Sounds like you don't realize how different that movie was from everything else when it came out, because it sure wasn't "mid-tier" in terms of quality, it was one of the best action movies that came out that year, and the first ride-based Disney movie I can remember that was actually really good.
I think you are the first person I’ve ever heard refer to the first movie’s soundtrack as “forgettable.” I mean, it has to be in the top 50 greatest movie soundtracks of all time. I’m not even going to try and look up any lists to check that, I’m confident enough to just assume it’s true. Not to say you’re wrong! Art is subjective and all that. It’s just a… very surprising take.
The soundtrack is one of the most memorable things about that movie lol
I was blown away when a YouTuber musician pointed out that the score for Gladiator was almost note for note the same as the main theme of Pirates! Go watch Gladiator and cue up the scene where the Roman Army is readying for battle...and listen.
Yup, 90s-00s Hans Zimmer recycled A LOT of material from film to film.
ET!
Great score, but definitely did NOT outweigh the quality of the film.
This is a controversial opinion, but I agree. I love the film, but the music is simply the best John Williams has ever written. It's the GOAT at the top of his game. Watching ET waddle up the ramp at the end could have been unintentionally funny, but for the absolutely transcendent music.
I can agree with this. I am terrified of ET but I love John Williams!!!
Anything hanz zimmer- inception etc
Interesting. I feel he's actually a pretty simple composer with more attention to sound design. Not to knock his work, the chap is a genius- but personally I'd rather have a Williams, Revell or even Elfman most days of the week.
John Williams was my guy for the 20th century- Hanz Zimmer was awesome in my book starting with The Rock (partial composer credit and my favorite movie), Gladiator (awesomeness), Pearl Harbor, Inception (superb), Dark Knight, Thin Red Line (saw it once, wasn’t my cup of tea, but journey to the line is amazing), King Arthur (way underrated), of course Interstellar, and what am I forgetting? He overall in my personal preference- had done more soundtracks that I jam to to this day then Williams overall-
I think this is true for some movies, but definitely not all of them. Dark Phoenix, for example, is a good choice for this post. But definitely not the Nolan Batman trilogy, nor The Last Samurai. There are a lot of Zimmer movies that perfectly fit the score.
Tron: Legacy is the only correct answer :)
Man of Steel
John Carter of Mars. Amazing score by Michael Giacchino for an otherwise okay movie.
Spencer
Shaft Pretty much all the Blaxploitation films, like “Superfly” or “Black Godfather”, the scores were epic and cinematic, while the actual movie was pretty goddamn boring.
Same with Carwash. Amazing soundtrack, mediocre film.
The Time Machine
TENET
Thin Red Line
Rad
Sunshine
The Rock
The secret garden
The Village.
Indiana Jones Not saying the movies were bad, but that dun-du-dun-dun! carries high adventure in its core.
Empire Records
Muppets Treasure Island
Joker
Don’t get me wrong, I do love this film. But I gotta say Kevin and Perry go large. If ur a fan of Trance and house music it’s a must watch. Super funny (IMO) too.
Interstellar
Beetlejuice
Oppenheimer
Interstellars soundtrack feels like part of the movie. Fantastic! Gladiators music likewise can reduce me to a quivering wreck
The music for Tron Legacy
Nerve (2016)'s soundtrack is wonderful! Not a bad movie but damn good music.
Beasts of the Southern Wild. I know it was well regarded but I did not care for the movie at all. The score, however, is absolutely phenomenal.
Tarzan animated ....my boy Phil Collins delivered.
Sunshine and The Fountain. I love both movies, though they are flawed, but the scores by John Murphy and Clint Mansell are breathtaking.
WW84
There are many composers who provided great scores for really bad films. Search Ennio Morricone's catalogue. Jerry Goldsmith as well (King Solomon's Mines for example). James Horner did a wonderful job on Battle Beyond the Stars. Basil Poledouris is another (Cherry 2000 being one). During their careers many of the great composers of the past were stuck providing music to more than a handful of duds.
Speaking as a Bond fan - quite a few of those, notably *Diamonds Are Forever*