Is it easier to compose great music than it is to produce great movies? What a stupid question, I guess I'd say - had I not had so many experiences pointing in the opposite direction. Especially Indian movies often have a hard time convincing me of their cinematic quality - that is, since I've grown from being utterly fascinated by epic melodramas such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.However, it's a widely know fact that Indian movies like to focus on the musical aspect of cinema a lot more than movies from any other country. While the dancing varies from era to era and isn't that trendy today, the music has and will probably always be an important part of the Indian cinema. And this may be the explanation for why I've seen a bunch of Indian movies that were not much fun looking at but a lot of fun listening to.There are some non-Indian movies too though, that shine with their soundtracks only, but as the amount of these is very little, you will find mostly Indian movies in this list of...
18 pretty great films with pretty great soundtracks, in no particular order.Don't forget that it's a matter of taste - and mine can be a bit trashy when it comes to Indian movie songs. I'm also not saying that all songs from these soundtracks are that great. But do share your opinion with me!
Saawariya aka When-Bhansali-Went-MadBest song: Yoon Shabnami (I found no better link)Worst thing: Sonam Kapoor laughing
Kaal aka OMG-We're-All-So-ScaredBest song: Kaal DhamaalWorst thing: Lara Dutta screaming (the guys were just better off in this one)
Koyla aka Bloody FoolBest song: Dekha Tujhe KoWorst thing: Shahrukh Khan's mullet haircut
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi aka 2-stupid-guys-meet-stupid-girlBest song: Kar Doon KamalWorst thing: The jokes about handicaps
Shabd aka Thanks for that, ZayedBest song: Khoya KhoyaWorst moment: Zayed Khan's love declaration
Murder aka Serial-kisser-or-killer?Best song: Kaho Na KahoWorst moment: The first kiss (etc.)
Gundaraj aka The Forgotten MovieBest song: Na Jaane Ek Nigah MeinWorst thing: I swear I don't remember anything except the songs
Dil Ka Rishta aka You-Better-Drink-and-DriveBest song: Dayya Dayya ReWorst thing: He actually get's his flame through drinking and driving.
Dhoom aka DHOOOM!!!Best song: ShikdumWorst thing: I actually do like this movie - although it's pretty bad.
Ram Jaane aka Guilty PleasureBest song: Pump Up the BhangraWorst thing: The shooting scene... although it's so ridiculous it's fun.
Josh aka West-Side-Story-Gone-BadBest song: Haye Mera DilWorst thing: So unnecessarily brutal!
Baabul aka OMG-she's-a-widow-she-can't-fall-in-loveBest song: Bebasi Dard Ka AalamWorst moment: The ending
Jaan-E-Mann aka Not-these-2-againBest song: Ajnabi SheharWorst thing: The stalking
Umrao Jaan aka Bawling CourtesanBest song: SalaamWorst thing: All the bawling
Yaadein aka Mood SwingsBest song: Ae Dil Dil Ki Duniya MeinWorst thing: No idea
Hannah Montana aka Let's-make-some-more-money-out-of-thisBest song: The ClimbWorst thing: Predictability
Twilight aka not-as-bad-as-everyone-says-but-still-not-greatBest song: Let Me SignWorst thing: the sparkling
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon aka Another-try-another-failureBest song: Bani BaniWorst thing: The twist