Aeon Flux [SOUNDTRACK]

Graeme Revell (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 13, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B000C4BB2A
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,726 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
Based on the hit MTV animated series, Aeon Flux is one of the most anticipated films of the holiday season. The exciting and evocative score for the film was composed by Graeme Revell, a master at exploring the dark side of such film worlds as Sin City and The Crow.

Set 400 years in the future, disease has wiped out the majority of Earth's population except for one walled, protected city-state, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. The story centers on Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron), the top operative in the underground "Monican" rebellion, led by the Handler (Frances McDormand). When Aeon is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well in the movie, but doesn't hold up when listened to alone, December 14, 2005

By	eric_f (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

Some soundtracks hold their own weight both in a movie as well as when listened to by themselves. Unfortunately, "Aeon Flux" isn't one of them. I've enjoyed the music of Graeme Revell in other soundtracks, but this one was a chore to get through, even if it was perfect for the movie.

You have to be a VERY big fan of this genre of music to sit through the entire album, and even then I can't see too many people giving it multiple listens. It's not bad music; don't misunderstand me. It's just, well, rather bizarre. Again, it worked fine in the movie with all the visuals. But alone, it loses a lot of its momentum and comes across as flat.

But on the plus side, the inside booklet has some very sexy photos of Charlize Theron. I'm tempted to say that this is worth the price of admission.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like this soundtrack, January 27, 2006

By	Jessica Levai (MA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first listened to the soundtrack, several others came to mind. One was Graeme Revell's score for Daredevil. I'm happy to say that, while that one was terrifically boring, this one is very different. Much more rhythm, much more movement. But it's not just electronic noise, either. There are real instruments, and even melody at times.

This score also shared some similarities with Christophe Beck's score for Elektra. Both are orchestras fed through electronics. ("Beds of sound" has been used to describe both.) But Æon Flux is a better score, because there is more instruments and less percussion just for its own sake, which bored me after a while on the Elektra score.

Finally, this score really reminded me of a slightly softer version of the score for Batman Beyond, if anyone remembers that release.

On its own, I enjoy listening to this score, but I have to admit that I also liked the movie. Neither is perfect. But if you liked the movie, or are a fan of Graeme Revell's work, this may be worth a listen.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good score!, December 20, 2005

By	brandon1081 "brandon1081" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

Aeon Flux is another science fiction action score by Graeme Revell! Its got great sound and a lots of electronics! Its almost fifty minutes long and quite exciting. There are great colorful pictures in the thick booklet. This'll be another fine addition to your Graeme Revell movie score collection!