I tried to make it to the end of this movie. The soundtrack is the unwelcome lead character. Imagine watching the images of a low-budget WWII movie to the soundtrack of Looney Tunes cartoon. Someone bumps their head - here comes the muted horn whah-whah. A free-spirited soldier approaches - queue the bouncy clarinet. Japanese troops? Hurry, switch to a minor key and throw in some discordant notes. The bulk of the movie, even the boring parts refurbishing boats, have exceptionally over-loud marching music. I don't know how anyone could watch this movie and not have images of Elmer Fudd superimposed over JFK in their minds. It bordered on disrespectful to me. Was the composer getting paid by the note? I know this style of music was the norm at the time of filming, but it really takes it to the next level - a little silence would go a long way.
Review of PT 109
