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The 10 most underrated movie soundtracks of the 2000s
The article argues that while 2000s film soundtracks often relied on mixtapes and underwhelming musical adaptations, several deserve more recognition. It highlights how music can give a film its own identity and remain enjoyable apart from the film itself.
Its examples include *Josie and the Pussycats*, whose deliberately satirical pop songs capture the era, and *Igby Goes Down*, which uses tracks by Coldplay, The Dandy Warhols, The Beta Band and Badly Drawn Boy. It also praises John Williams’s score for *Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones*, particularly the romantic theme “Across the Stars” and its varied musical depiction of alien cultures.
In short
- The 2000s had overlooked film soundtrack gems.
- *Josie and the Pussycats* satirised the era’s pop sound.
- John Williams’s *Attack of the Clones* score gets renewed praise.
Explained simply
Film soundtracks can combine songs by different artists with music written to accompany the action. A strong soundtrack can help establish a film’s mood and identity, and some listeners enjoy the music even without watching the film.
In the 2000s, films often used collections of existing songs, while musical adaptations did not always win over audiences. The examples here range from the knowingly satirical pop of Josie and the Pussycats to songs by Coldplay, The Dandy Warhols, The Beta Band and Badly Drawn Boy in Igby Goes Down.
Film composer John Williams also wrote the score for Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, including the romantic theme “Across the Stars”. These different approaches show how songs and orchestral scores can each shape a film’s atmosphere.