• Marvin's Room (1996) Soundtrack OST •

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Estranged since their father's first stroke some 17 years earlier, Lee and Bessie lead separate lives in separate states. Lee's son, Hank, finds himself committed to a mental institution after setting fire to his mother's house. His younger brother, Charlie, seems unfazed by his brother's eccentricities or his mother's seeming disinterest.

When Lee comes to the asylum to spring Hank for a week in Florida so that he can be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for Bessie, Hank is incredulous. "I didn't even know you had a sister," he says. "Remember, every Christmas, when I used to say 'Well, looks like Aunt Bessie didn't send us a card again this year?'" "Oh yeah," Hank says.

Meanwhile, Marvin, the two women's bedridden father, has "been dying for the past twenty years." "He's doing it real slow so I don't miss anything," Bessie tells Dr. Wally. In Bessie's regular doctor's absence, it has fallen to Dr. Wally to inform Bessie that she has leukemia and will die without a bone marrow transplant. This precipitates the two sisters uneasy reunion.

In Marvin's room, Bessie cares for her father's every need. In Lee's eyes, the sacrifice Bessie has made is too great and realizing the old man's welfare will fall to her if Bessie dies, Lee's first instinct is to look for a nursing home. "In a few month's, I'll have my cosmetology degree," she says. "My life is just coming together; I'm not going to give it all up, now!"

As first Lee is tested and then the boys for the compatibility of their marrow with Bessie's, the women take stock of their lives and rediscover the meaning of "family."

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Play	Title	Artist
	Marvin's Room
	Consumer Watch	Jim Jacobsen: Writer
	She Came On	Braden Blake: Writer Super Deluxe: Performer
	My Purity	Sponge: Performer Mark Dombrowski: Writer
	Again	Jerry Cantrell: Writer Alice in Chains: Performer
	Concerto in A Major, Allegro Molto	Antonio Vivaldi: Writer
	The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo	Fred Gilbert: Writer
	Berliner Luft	Paul Lincke: Writer
	The Green Danube	Ole Georg: Writer
	The Thunderer	John Philip Sousa: Writer Jan Eriksen: Arrangement
	Two Little Sisters	Meryl Streep: Additional vocals Carly Simon: Performer Carly Simon: Writer
	Carousel Music	Bob Christianson: Writer

User reviews

Steven Taylor

10/10

The soundtrack of Marvin's Room beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the film's storyline. Each piece of music enhances the poignant moments and adds layers of depth to the characters' relationships.

Stephanie Carter

3/10

The choice of music in Marvin's Room often felt jarring and out of place, disrupting the flow of the narrative rather than enhancing it. The lack of cohesion between the soundtrack and the story being told created a sense of disconnect that made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the film's emotional journey.

Deborah Moore

8/10

The choice of music in key scenes amplifies the emotional impact, allowing the audience to connect with the characters on a deeper level.

Brian Parker

6/10

The soundtrack of Marvin's Room skillfully mirrors the characters' inner turmoil and conflicts, adding depth and resonance to their journeys of self-discovery and redemption.

Ronald Lewis

7/10

The use of subtle piano and string compositions creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, drawing the audience deeper into the characters' emotional journeys.

Daniel Carter

5/10

The music in Marvin's Room effectively sets the tone for the story, enhancing the audience's connection to the characters and their struggles. The score beautifully underscores the themes of family, sacrifice, and reconciliation portrayed in the film.

Jennifer Moore

8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Marvin's Room is a powerful and integral element of the film, enriching the storytelling and eliciting genuine emotional responses from the audience.

Ronald Garcia

7/10

The soundtrack's melancholic undertones evoke a sense of nostalgia and reflection, enhancing the themes of loss and reconciliation explored in the film.

Ashley Johnson

9/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Marvin's Room is a masterful complement to the film, elevating the storytelling and leaving a lasting impact on the viewers. It is a testament to the power of music in enhancing cinematic narratives and evoking genuine emotional responses.

John Phillips

8/10

I appreciate how the soundtrack seamlessly transitions between moments of tension and moments of tenderness, mirroring the changing dynamics within the story.

Michelle Adams

8/10

The music perfectly captures the complex family dynamics portrayed in the movie, adding depth and resonance to the relationships between the characters.

Linda Garcia

7/10

The soundtrack of Marvin's Room is emotionally captivating, enhancing the poignant moments in the film with its beautiful melodies and arrangements.

Joseph Gonzalez

5/10

I found the soundtrack of Marvin's Room to be emotionally evocative and poignant, perfectly capturing the complex dynamics and deep emotions of the characters' relationships.

Daniel Jones

2/10

The soundtrack of Marvin's Room felt repetitive and uninspired, failing to capture the emotional depth of the complex family dynamics portrayed in the film. The music seemed disconnected from the poignant moments on screen, detracting from the overall viewing experience.

Dorothy Anderson

9/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection, perfectly mirroring the family's struggles and internal conflicts. The music truly immerses the audience in the characters' emotional journey, making the viewing experience even more powerful and engaging.

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