My biggest issue with the score was the lack of the rousing and dynamic thrust that the original scores had. I think some of this is due to the fact that it’s the first Star Wars score not recorded by the London Symphony. I also think whoever orchestrated the score lacked imagination when it came to coloring as a lot of the music just fills the background, rather than soars. I understand that most scores are supposed to be in the background, but Star Wars was always robust and dramatic. I enjoyed it for what it was, but it wasn’t memorable and the only legitimate gripe I have with the movie.

But in his defense, how long has John Williams been doing this? It’s unrealistic to expect him to continue coming up with new themes over and over. The man is a genius, no question.