How to Get Ahead in Advertising Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.90/10 from 6600 votes
Tags: internal conversation
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Cómo triunfar en publicidad
Title in Italiano:

Come fare carriera nella pubblicità
Title in Português:

How to Get Ahead in Advertising

Synopsis

How to Get Ahead in Advertising is a British satirical comedy film directed by Bruce Robinson. The film follows the story of a successful advertising executive named Dennis Bagley who is struggling to come up with a new campaign for a pimple cream. As the pressure mounts, Dennis begins to develop a boil on his neck that eventually grows into a second head.

Desperate to find a solution, Dennis consults a psychiatrist who suggests that his boil is actually a physical manifestation of his inner turmoil and frustration with the advertising industry. As Dennis's second head becomes more dominant, he begins to question his own values and beliefs.

The film explores themes of consumerism, identity, and the nature of success in a capitalist society. It is a darkly humorous take on the world of advertising and the lengths that people will go to in order to get ahead in their careers.

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How to Get Ahead in Advertising
Oscillate Wildly
Johnny Marr: Writer
Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 ('Organ Symphony')
MY GENERATION
'Toccata' from Symphony No. 5
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from the Planets Op. 32
Whatever It Is, Sell It!
David Dundas: Performer
Boilbusters
David Dundas: Performer
Barbara Simmonds
David Dundas: Performer
It Looks Just Like Me
David Dundas: Performer
Julia
David Dundas: Performer
Sit Down!
David Dundas: Performer
After The Dinner Party
David Dundas: Performer
Boil-In-A-Bag
David Dundas: Performer
The Bandages Come Off
David Dundas: Performer
Get Out Of The Bloody Bath!
David Dundas: Performer
Range Rover
David Dundas: Performer
Going For The Briefcase
David Dundas: Performer
Hes Outside In The Van
David Dundas: Performer
Julias Theme
David Dundas: Performer
Symphony No. 3, Second Movement
David Dundas: Performer
Jupiter, Bringer Of Jollity (From Holsts The Planets Opus 32
David Dundas: Performer
Marwood Walks
David Dundas: Performer
marwood Returns
David Dundas: Performer
Mother Black Cap
David Dundas: Performer
Crow Crag
David Dundas: Performer
La Fite
David Dundas: Performer
Cheval Blanc
David Dundas: Performer
Margeaux
David Dundas: Performer
The Wolf
David Dundas: Performer
To The Crow
David Dundas: Performer
Monty Remembers
David Dundas: Performer
marwood Leaves
David Dundas: Performer
Withnails Theme
David Dundas: Performer

User reviews

Kimberly Roberts
8/10

The soundtrack of How to Get Ahead in Advertising perfectly captures the dark and satirical tone of the film, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Susan Clark
2/10

The soundtrack of How to Get Ahead in Advertising felt disjointed and out of place at times, failing to enhance the satirical and darkly humorous tone of the film. I found myself often distracted by the music rather than fully immersed in the storyline.

Joseph Williams
7/10

The use of eerie and unsettling music in key scenes adds to the sense of unease and tension, creating a truly immersive atmosphere.

Ashley Young
5/10

The soundtrack of How to Get Ahead in Advertising effectively captures the chaotic and unsettling atmosphere of the film's storyline, adding an extra layer of tension to Dennis Bagley's descent into madness.

Joshua Hall
6/10

The soundtrack's use of unconventional instrumentation and experimental sounds adds a unique and edgy quality to the film, enhancing its overall impact and contributing to the sense of foreboding that permeates the story.

Michael Smith
8/10

The soundtrack effectively complements the film's exploration of consumerism and the pressures of the advertising industry, adding depth to the themes and narrative.

Lisa Young
1/10

While the film delves into deep themes of consumerism and identity, I felt that the soundtrack missed the mark in capturing the complexity and depth of the protagonist's inner turmoil. The music choices seemed generic and uninspired, lacking the emotional depth needed to fully convey the character's internal struggle.

Donna Taylor
7/10

The choice of music helps to convey the internal struggles and moral dilemmas faced by the main character, Dennis Bagley, making the film's emotional impact even more powerful.

Anthony Anderson
5/10

The use of eerie and dissonant music in key moments of the film enhances the sense of unease and helps to convey the inner turmoil and psychological struggle of the main character as he grapples with his ethical dilemma.

Brian Perez
5/10

The musical score of How to Get Ahead in Advertising skillfully complements the dark humor and satirical tone of the film, underscoring the absurdity of the advertising industry and the lengths to which individuals are willing to go for success.

William Hall
9/10

The soundtrack of How to Get Ahead in Advertising perfectly captures the dark and satirical tone of the film. The eerie and unsettling music sets the mood for Dennis Bagley's descent into madness as he grapples with his inner demons and the pressures of the advertising industry.

Amanda Gonzalez
6/10

The soundtrack's incorporation of industrial sounds and electronic elements mirrors the cold and impersonal world of advertising depicted in the film, creating a stark contrast with the protagonist's inner conflict and moral crisis.

David Moore
9/10

The use of unconventional and experimental sounds in the soundtrack adds an extra layer of depth to the film, enhancing the audience's experience and immersing them in Dennis's surreal journey. The music truly elevates the storytelling and complements the themes of consumerism and identity explored in the movie.

Dorothy Hall
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of How to Get Ahead in Advertising is a standout feature of the film, effectively setting the mood and tone for the unfolding narrative while also providing a memorable and immersive auditory experience for the audience.