So it appears that Patty Jenkins is the reason the score is bland and generic. Apparently she had listened to specific music during the writing and editing processes, pieces that she was very adamant about using. In effect, the composer was brought on to more or less emulate those tracks she had grown accustomed to, which probably means she had some Brian Tyler in there and thats why the score sounds like it does.
Whats also interesting is that Jenkins and the editor not only disagreed about the music but how the music was used. I wonder if shes the reason (in my opinion) the film is spotted so poorly. There were many places where I felt a scene couldve used that extra emotional punch from the score. I think coming up through indies and never interacting with a big Hollywood movie until so late in her career has taught her bad habits when it comes to music.
Blockbusters are where composers shine; on most movies theyre hamstrung by budget or subject matter. But the broad tapestry of a big action film is where most composers are able to craft their best work (Williams, Goldsmith, Zimmer, Barry, Doyle, Newton Howard). Its a shame she didnt allow Rupert Gregson-Williams to fully do his job.
Shes also a big Zimmer fan, so if the DC films didnt already have a tradition of being scored by RCP we likely wouldve gotten Gregson-Williams or someone else from there anyways.
Still, even with a lackluster score the film is great (not something I can say about most blockbusters with forgettable music). I just hope she changes her approach on the next film, and a change of composer would certainly be welcome.
The rest of the article is well worth a look into the making of the film (the extensive use of slow-mo was also her idea):
https://www.provideocoalition.com/AOTC-WonderWoman
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(such as badass one and the composer keeps it strong without going all crazy high pitch like others movies)
