What Women Want (2000 Film) [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists - Soundtracks (Composer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 12, 2000)
• Original Release Date: December 15, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000054A5C
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,150 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Mel Gibson may learn What Women Want by listening in on their thoughts, but it doesn't take an eavesdropper to know what moviegoers expect in a romantic-comedy soundtrack. Nancy Meyers, the movie's director and soundtrack album executive producer, has compiled an interesting mix of old and new, borrowed and blue. The emphasis is on the pre-rock age of big-band swing, whether it's performers from that era or others emulating them. Three cuts from Frank Sinatra (arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle) and entries from Sammy Davis Jr., Nancy Wilson, and Tony Bennett sew up the soulful crooning of the velvet age. Lou Rawls and the Temptations replace their modern soul grooves with lush orchestrations that perfectly fit the mood. Only teeny-dance-bopper Christina Aguilera and alternative rocker Meredith Brooks, who chime in with a couple of recent hits, sound woefully out of place. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A taste of Sophistication, Romance and Excitement!, January 2, 2001

By	Tony Le (Redwood City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

The only thought that came to my mind when I watched this movie was "I *have* to get this soundtrack!" I recommend this soundtrack to those who don't even like Jazz... it is the must have for dates, parties, or driving in the car. The movie was fantastic and I truly believe it was because of this soundtrack! It's a great touch of spontaneity for the guys and a great touch of soft and soothing music for the women. It's a great combination of music and a great collection at that! Buy it, listen to it and enjoy it! You won't be disappointed!

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How could you go wrong with this music?, December 17, 2000

By A Customer

OK, I don't exactly own the CD yet, but I saw the movie last night. Throughout the movie I thought "I gotta get the soundtrack." Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson - how could you go wrong. A classy, jazzy, romantic soundtrack. I'd give it six stars if I could.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Romantic, Fantastic, January 5, 2001

By A Customer

I saw the movie today (which I loved), but was "blown away" by the music. I knew that I just had to have the soundtrack. I sat through the credits just to see if it was available. It was so good to hear music from the "great ones" in this movie. Whoever is responsible for putting this wonderful music in this movie should be given an award.