- Audio CD (31 Oct 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: Colosseum
- ASIN: B000B8T0NO
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 507,427 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Main Title | |||
| 2. The Bear Is Back | |||
| 3. Photos Of Dad | |||
| 4. Einar's Bike Ride | |||
| 5. Visiting Griffin/A Lonely Evening | |||
| 6. Honey | |||
| 7. Mitch Visits The Bear | |||
| 8. Leaving Gary | |||
| 9. Jean's Arrival | |||
| 10. Driving With Crane | |||
| 11. Ride To The Gravesite | |||
| 12. Lost In Thought | |||
| 13. The Night Griffin Died | |||
| 14. Trying To Forgive | |||
| 15. Driving Lesson | |||
| 16. Einar Takes Action | |||
| 17. Breaking And Entering | |||
| 18. At The Hospital/Forgiveness | |||
| 19. Gary On The Bus | |||
| 20. Einar's Story | |||
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Product Description
Album Description
Set against the rugged ranchlands of Wyoming, An Unfinished Life is the story of a modern-day Western family, as stoic as they are divided, learning the true meaning of forgiveness. Robert Redford stars as Einar Gilkyson, a tough-skinned, retired rancher who long ago turned his back on memories. Still in shock from his only son's death a decade ago, Einar has let his ranch fall into ruin, along with his marriage. Now, Einar spends his days caring only for his hired hand, and last trusted friend, Mitch (Morgan Freeman), who was gravely injured in an encounter with a Grizzly Bear. Einar intends to live out his days in this heartbroken solitude ... until the very person he blames for his son's accident comes to town: his daughter-in-law Jean (Jennifer Lopez). Jean shows up broke, on the run and with a girl named Griff (newcomer Becca Gardner), who she swears is the granddaughter Einar never knew he had. Suddenly, Einar's quiet life is turned upside down as anger and accusations resurface. But slowly, miraculously, 11-year-old Griff's curiosity about Western life, and her longing for family and a father figure, begin to chip away at the stone that has become Einar's heart - opening up the way for unexpected connection, adventure, mercy and true reunion.
Lasse Hallstrom (Cider House Rules, Chocolat) directs and newcomer Deborah Lurie provides the very beautiful score.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Deeply satisfying.
25 Sep 2006
Format:Audio CD
The orchestral sounds are beautiful and evocative of the loneliness and heartbreak depicted in the movie. Thankfully there are no vocals to distract from the mood. Lurie's score is lush and suffused with grief and unrealized possibility, as well as hope and redemption. Although soundtracks of movies such as this one can easily be cliched and overly maudlin or sentimental without much depth, there is much about this one that rings true. The musical description of the bear (jaunty, jazzy, sassy, irreverent, and at times dangerous and threatening)is especially perceptive, given the role of the bear in the movie as metaphor for the terrifying things that we must all face. An excellent score, beautifully performed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Must Have...
26 Jan 2008
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Definitely see the movie before buying the soundtrack, as the score have so much more meaning...
Like the other review here, I too found this score does a wonderful job at depicting the lonliness and heartbreak of the film, but also balances with forgiveness and redemption. And it's all orchestra...no vocals! Having vocals accompanied on this score would have distracted immensely. This is a soundtrack I am finding myself listening to often and highly recommend this movie as well as the soundtrack. What is so sad is the that the bear does signify the fear/teror we all must face, but so few of us take that leap of faith needed to face the giants in our lives. This film (and soundtrack) takes us through the process and then celebrates the triumph of an ordinary man who held onto grief and unforgivensss for 10 years, who finally decides to let it go. Truly a haunting but thoughtful score that will inspire in the listener/viewer to find the courage within to face one's most terrifying battles...despite the fear.
Like the other review here, I too found this score does a wonderful job at depicting the lonliness and heartbreak of the film, but also balances with forgiveness and redemption. And it's all orchestra...no vocals! Having vocals accompanied on this score would have distracted immensely. This is a soundtrack I am finding myself listening to often and highly recommend this movie as well as the soundtrack. What is so sad is the that the bear does signify the fear/teror we all must face, but so few of us take that leap of faith needed to face the giants in our lives. This film (and soundtrack) takes us through the process and then celebrates the triumph of an ordinary man who held onto grief and unforgivensss for 10 years, who finally decides to let it go. Truly a haunting but thoughtful score that will inspire in the listener/viewer to find the courage within to face one's most terrifying battles...despite the fear.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Meaningful
6 Feb 2010
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This film has all the qualities of a classic. A family picture with values. If you haven't seen it, rent it or buy it. An unusual grouping of actors, but it works very very well. In the tradition of James Stewart humor... classic and funny, yet the film has a deeper serious quality that reminds us how important a single life can be.
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