Hannah and Her Sisters Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.90/10 from 77000 votes
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Title in Español:

Hannah y sus hermanas

Synopsis

Hannah, Holly, and Lee are adult sisters from a show business family, their boozy actress mother who still believes she's an ingénue that can attract any man she wants, despite still being married to the girls' father, Evan. Hannah, on her second marriage to a man named Elliot, a financial advisor, is the success of the family, taking a break from her acting career to raise her children. Everyone turns to her for advice, while she never talks to others about what she needs or feels. Her first husband, Mickey, is a comedy show writer and hypochondriac, who is going through a crisis as he mistakenly believes he will die soon without a clear belief, as a non-practicing Jew, of what will happen to him in the afterlife. Single Holly is the insecure flaky sister, a struggling and thus continually unemployed actress, who has just started a catering business with her actress friend April, in order to do something constructive with her life. In her own security, Hannah even set up Holly and Mickey together following her own break-up with Mickey, Holly and Mickey's sole date which arguably was the worst night in both their lives. Holly turns to Hannah for everything in her life, including money, despite feeling Hannah overly judgmental about her failures. It's during a catering job that Holly and April meet David, an architect, who seems interested in both of them. Holly's insecurities may threaten her potential relationship with David and friendship with April. Lee, who collects unemployment, is metaphorically the family's piece of clay waiting for the right artist to mold her. She has long lived with artist Frederick, who has contempt for everyone except her, and as such relies on her for whatever his connection to the outside world. This already complex collective becomes even more complex when Elliot contemplates telling Lee that he has fallen in love with her. His attraction to her is as much feeling unneeded by Hannah, who he does not want to hurt regardless of what he decides to do with respect to Lee.

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Hannah and Her Sisters
Sola, perduta abbandonata
Giacomo Puccini: Segment from the opera "manon lescaut"
You Made Me Love You
Harry James: Performer
I've Heard That Song Before
Harry James: Performer
Bewitched
Lloyd Nolan: Performer
Just You, Just Me
Dick Hyman: Performer
Where Or When
Concerto For Two Violins and Orchestra
Vasil Kazandzhiev: By johann sebastian bach (as j.s. bach) the sofia soloists chamber orchestra conducted
Back to the Apple
The Trot
I Remember You
Dave Brubeck: Performer
Madama Butterfly
Concerto For Harpsichord In F minor
Gustav Leonhardt: Performer
You Are Too Beautiful
Derek Smith: Performer
If I Had You
Roy Eldridge: Performer
I'm in Love Again
Bobby Short: Performer
I'm Old Fashioned
Dianne Wiest: By jerome kern and johnny mercer sung
The Way You Look Tonight
Carrie Fisher: By jerome kern and dorothy fields sung
It Could Happen to You
Dick Hyman: Performer
Polkadots and Moonbeams
Dick Hyman: Performer
Avalon
Dick Hyman: Performer
Vincent Rose: Writer
Isn't It Romantic
Derek Smith: Performer
Slip Into the Crowd
Michael Bramon: (uncredited)
Michael Bramon: Performer
Freedonia's Going To War
Harry Ruby: Performer

User reviews

Michelle Garcia
8/10

The soundtrack of Hannah and Her Sisters perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' relationships, enhancing the storytelling.

Ronald Harris
9/10

One of the standout aspects of the film's soundtrack is how it mirrors each sister's personality and struggles. The music beautifully underscores Hannah's strength and vulnerability, Holly's insecurities, and Lee's search for identity. The score adds depth and nuance to their individual journeys, making the audience feel connected to their experiences on a deeper level.

Dorothy Carter
6/10

I appreciate how the soundtrack reflects the different personalities of each sister, from Hannah's composed and nurturing nature to Holly's insecure and flaky demeanor. The music helps to illustrate their individual struggles and growth throughout the movie.

Joseph Miller
9/10

The soundtrack of Hannah and Her Sisters perfectly captures the intricate emotions and dynamics of the characters. The music effortlessly transitions between moments of introspection, drama, and comedy, enhancing the storytelling and immersing the audience in the sisters' world.

Andrew Nelson
7/10

The use of different musical motifs for each sister helps to distinguish their individual personalities and struggles, adding a layer of depth to the narrative.

Margaret Davis
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Hannah and Her Sisters is a vital component of the film's success, effectively setting the tone and enhancing the audience's connection to the characters and their stories.

Ronald Moore
4/10

I found the soundtrack of Hannah and Her Sisters to be underwhelming and uninspiring. The music failed to capture the depth and complexity of the characters' emotions and relationships, leaving a disconnect between the on-screen drama and the accompanying music.

Joshua Martinez
1/10

Additionally, I felt that the soundtrack lacked cohesion and consistency in setting the tone for the different storylines within the film. The music seemed disjointed and at times out of place, failing to enhance the overall viewing experience and instead distracting from the narrative unfolding on screen.

Joshua Perez
8/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a range of emotions, from joy to sadness to tension, makes it a powerful and integral part of the film, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Stephanie Wright
5/10

The use of music in key emotional moments, such as Mickey's crisis or Hannah's conflicts with her family, adds a powerful and poignant dimension to the storytelling. The soundtrack effectively conveys the characters' inner turmoil and relationships with one another.

Charles Lewis
6/10

The soundtrack of Hannah and Her Sisters perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' relationships. The music enhances the storytelling and adds a layer of richness to the film.