The Kite Runner

The music in this film is almost as beautiful as the story itself. Starting the movie with music that fit into the culture let you become a part of the character's lives. From the joyous music during the flying of the kites to the more serious music that can be heard as Amir and his father escape the Russians and flee, the music stayed true to the culture. The music gave the appearance of sounding more like what we would hear in classic Hollywood films. The music seemed to symbolize the journey that Amir had made, and the two cultures that he now represents.

Lord of the Rings, Return of the King

The music in Lord of the Rings: Return of the King was very similar to that of Williams music in Star Wars. The music in the film truly powered the fantasy of Middle Earth. The epic music heard in during the fight scenes to the eerie music that emphasised the rings power are just a few examples of the traits that are similar to classical Hollywood films. Another trait that is similar to classical Hollywood films are the wall to wall music. Leitmotifs, such as that of the ring itself, can be heard throughout the whole trilogy.