4. John Barry's Epic Score
Back when movies were still kicking off the beginning of a film with a classic overture, John Barry's did not disappoint here. It simply fit this film's aura like a glove, along with the rest of the soundtrack. Barry was always right up there with the other greats of his generation like John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, etc, and this part of his resume only serves to remind us of his level of genius with music. There's also the injection of a creepy, menacing vibe that Barry's score oozes of at just the right times to fit what's on screen. I would say the most haunting portion of his score is towards the end of the film, as the camera moves through what I gathered as the depths of hell. (ah yeah, so much for that PG-rating, right?) Overall, for my money, this is an example of where a film's composer manages to elevate the film beyond its deficiencies. I won't shy away from stating the dialogue at times was incredibly hokey, campy and stiff, but getting distracted by the film's special effects or in this case the musical score, served to help me build a deeper appreciation for this movie over time. All in all, Barry gets an A plus here for his contributions. Another facet that really makes The Black Hole shine deals with one aspect of the mainly manilla storyline...