Whilst there is no doubting Clint Eastwoods movie The Changeling is very good [photography and re-creation of late 20/30's is just superb] I am perplexed regarding the score which is also by Mr Eastwood. Whilst a gentle and somewhat melancholic score, mainly on piano, it simply does not fit the film and anyway, shape or form.
It does create a 'film noir' feeling but the subject matter needed something more hard hitting, tense and with character themes i.e. Walter's theme or Christine's theme, not a laid back, soft jazz score which is better suited to late night jazz clubs.
It will not detract from what is a film that should be seen, I tend to home in on scores as they are a passion of mine.
