12 Most Effective Musical Moments In Film
4. Frankenstein's Monster - X-Men: First Class (2011)
Following World War II, Holocaust survivor Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) arrives in an Argentine bar, soon learning that it is being frequented by former Nazi officers.
Slowly but surely, he reveals his backstory. Slowly but surely, he uncovers his concentration camp number. They now know where he is from and the hell that he and his family have gone through.
What they do not know is that they are about to have and lose a fight with the future Magneto. Erik quickly dispatches his enemies who, even in their dying moments, are unsure of what has befallen them.
The music for this incredible film is perfection, bringing a new dimension to the wondrous on-screen action.
Jackman’s piece for this pivotal scene builds up to a crescendo, painting the portrait of a man whose pain only serves as fuel for destroying his enemies. From its calm beginnings to its resolute end, the composition is pure power.
As for Michael Fassbender, this was the moment when he became a star. Maybe even James Bond? The future will tell…