Various Artists - Grosse Pointe Blank: Music From The Film

Largely the conceit of co-writer/star John Cusack, "Grosse Point Blank" is oft compared to Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction," which brings to mind that old adage about apples and oranges. Cusack's film is, in its own right, the morally bleaker (and funnier) of the two--a shaggy dog tale about a neurotic young hitman returning home for his tenth high school reunion. The first in what appears to be a slew of films ready to cash in on '80s nostalgia (gen-Xers apparently having learned little from the Baby Boomers they sneer at), "Grosse Point"'s song score covers the decade like a shotgun blast, from the Violent Femmes bouncy "Blister" to Guns 'n' Roses overwrought "Live and Let Die". Minus points: the Clash is represented, but not Joe Strummer's incidental score. --Jerry McCulley Amazon.com

Great 80's music

Too often the cool 80's music such as the Specials, Clash and English Beat are forgotten and the crass 80's crap is what's represented in any 80's themed movie/cd compilation. Not so Grosse Pointe Blank. All the great music is here. Make sure you get vol 1 and 2. November 28, 2007

Some much music they needed two discs

While most people who care have purchased the first Grosse Point Blank sountrack album, many of those should also consider the second volume, Grosse Point Blank: More Music From the Film. Memorable cuts like Cities in Dust by Siouxsie and the Banshees, Lorca's Novena by the Pogues, and Tones on Tail's Go! all bring specific scenes from the film to mind, but are strong enough to stand on their own. Not sure why the soundtrack wasn't just released as a double-disc set; word would have spread rapidly that the extra money was well worth it.
In any case, fans of the film (and of the first soundtrack album) should really spend a couple of minutes listening to the sample cuts; it will be abundantly clear how much good music is to be had on this second volume. November 24, 2007

Hits Home if you're a product of the 80's!

I think you have to have graduated high school in the 80's to get the jokes in this movie - and if you are - they are non-stop. Great movie to watch a couple of times to get everything that is going on.

Cast and directed wonderfully. Dan Aykroyd is at his best. As good as Cusack is, this is one of his best. Minnie Driver made me a fan by playing her role JUST right. The cast and their work here - were fantastic!

Fun, fun, fun movie. Music, action, comedy, irony - superb. I've recommended it to many of my friends.

September 4, 2007

Grosse Pointe Blank CD review

I love the movie, had to pick up the soundtrack sometime naturally... April 7, 2007

A walk down memory lane

If you loved the movie or loved 80's music, this is a must! September 30, 2005

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