Search - Various Artists - Soundtracks :: Peter's Friends (1992 Film)

Very Disappointing

06/02/2000

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I was enthralled with the music in the movie, and was, therefore, extremely disappointed to find only a few of the songs on the soundtrack. The "soundtrack" was loaded with "bonus tracks" with were not in the movie at all. They were also not even in the same mood. The most disappointing part about the soundtrack, however, was its omission of the most important song in the movie. "The Way You Look Tonight" was featured prominently in the film and performed by the actual cast. Imelda Staunton sings the lead, and Hugh Laurie plays the piano. Both are talented artists, yet this song was omitted from the soundtrack. There is nothing wrong with the songs included on the album, but why bother to call it the soundtrack from "Peter's Friends"? It's just another 80's collection."

The Way You Look Tonight

Devon Bedford | D.C., USA | 08/28/2009

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with the earlier reviewers that the only reason to have a sound track from this movie is to feature Imelda Staunton and Hugh Laurie's singing. It is impossible to find these numbers anywhere but on the dvd of the movie itself.

Imelda Staunton's rendition of "The Way You Look Tonight" is the only one I've ever heard that is as sweet and touching as Fred Astaire's in "Swing Time." She really "gets" this song and is a joy to hear and angelic to watch. The 1980's pop songs that actually are on the soundtrack are readily available elsewhere and are really just background music which sets the tone and establishes the time-frame of the movie. Whereas, the featured actors give marvelous, singular performances that should have been captured on a musical soundtrack. I'll save my $$ for the dvd!"