Horrible Music that ruined a beautiful Movie

I expected to hear something like Parov Stelar's electro swing. This was such a great chance to use it and they blew it. Using Jay-Z when you have this Austrian guy making music that was DESTINED for this film is just a cynical, money-grabbing cop out. The music damn near RUINED the film (oneitis did). SHAME!

Yes I do realize this is an old thread but regardless, I believe I have a point worth making.

I also believe that the hip-hop songs used during certain scenes was entirely inappropriate for the era that the film was set in. I have seen this film a few times and each time I viewed it was during different "circumstances". During a few of these particular "circumstances" I was able to realize something quite revealing. Notice that when the hip-hop music is played during a scene, it is only during a scene that is portraying obnoxious behavior. Perhaps the use of it was subversive and intended to unconsciously create association to the "animals and beasts" that the book had mentioned....

“IF I took this cigarette and put it out on you, would you love me?”
-Dax Riggs, Acid Bath-

EXACTLY what I thought. Great actors, great directing, great screenplay of a great book... and the WORST POSSIBLE MUSIC.

I can't stand it. And I REALLY wanted to buy this movie.




You know what they say... no one with missing teeth wears an Armani suit.

I agree to the fullest limit.

The people in charge wasted so much good music from the 20s.
But it´s a film with kids and mostly for kids.

I don't agree because even though it took place in the 20's, I think the purpose of this movie is to make a connection with today. Like a tale told by the character down to us, threw is book, like it is a timeless story. There is not much details about the time, more about the story.