Music by John Williams

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Daniel B Well done documentary Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review Audience Member If you are a film score geek like me, this one is for you. ENLIGHTENING - INSPIRING - LOW-ENERGY - EDUCATIONAL Every movie you've seen scored by John Williams will flash before your eyes. It is a look behind the curtain into his career, but it doesn't push the boundaries of his story or the genre. This is a safe film. What about the struggles he faced to create all of his incredible music? We're only given a glimpse at the loss of his wife, and how that affected him... but that's it. This fine documentary lacks energy. It needs to be the sketchbook for a feature film about his life - what Maestro should have been. Music By John Williams feels classic, in both an ordinary and beautiful way. It was a bit frustrating because Williams is anything BUT ordinary... perhaps it's just the film format here. A biopic of Williams would be legendary. I'm fascinated by the scope of footage they have spanning his entire scoring career. It could be daunting to pull together so much history, but Bouzereau does so with finesse. Worth a watch... but it could have been so much more. In the end, this feels more like a film you'd watch in a lecture hall in film school when there's a free day in the professor's class schedule. There's nothing wrong with that. It just is what it is. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Audience Member An incredible documentary that brings together Williams' entire career and highlights its impact on people with wildly different perspectives...not to mention it caused me to start rewatching Spielberg's entire filmography. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review Will G A fantastic composer! He did great music for many George Lucas and Steven Spielberg movies. He also composed music for “Harry Potter” and “Home Alone”. He is also very talented on the piano. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Kyle M A documentary worthy of its subject’s incredibly talented caliber integrity that expresses knowledgeable passion behind iconic scores – some pleasantly emphasized, utterly covered in respecting cherished expectations, whilst fulfilling in layering the story onto the household name. (A-) Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Johann D. M This documentary takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through the life and career of John Williams, one of the most iconic composers in cinematic history. Spanning decades of unforgettable scores, it highlights his extraordinary contributions to films like Jaws, Schindler's List, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T. the Extraterrestrial, Jurassic Park, and many others. A must-watch for film score aficionados, this heartfelt tribute showcases the genius behind melodies that have become cultural touchstones. The documentary beautifully captures Williams' creative process, his profound impact on the film industry, and the emotional power of his music. Winning 5 Academy Awards out of an astonishing 54 nominations is a testament to his unparalleled talent and enduring legacy. Truly, a once-in-a-lifetime maestro whose work continues to inspire audiences worldwide. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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