Daily post 15 May 2007 02:41 pm
Leo
Leo The Late Bloomer was adapted from the book by Robert Kraus and Jose Aruego. It was the first co-production between Weston Woods and Pat Sajac‘s company. More attention was given to the work since there were now more eyes watching and commenting on things. A lot of hands were in the broth, but it worked out surprisingly well. Mary Beth Hurt narrated it.
Ernest gave me a score that was the height of my hopes. Its delicate South American rhythms made the film. It was a bit of a complicated film. The story was very delicate yet had a lot of repetition. One didn’t want to call attention to that repetition, and yet the film had to keep that drive – always moving forward. Keep the kids into the story; it needed music that would have that hook.
Here are four cues that give you an indication of how Ernest pulled it off.
-This is the main theme of the film. It establishes Leo’s problem: he’s a slow learner:——–Leo’s theme
- Dad worries about Leo and follows his every move:—Dad’s theme
- When the Spring comes, Leo starts to get it. He begins to keep up with the others:———–Spring
- This is the end of the film, including final credits:—–Leo Bloom’s mix
