• Mr. Pip (2012) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.10/10 from 4400 votes

Tags: bougainville new guinea, reading story to class, remote village

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Synopsis

Mr. Pip is a novel written by Lloyd Jones that tells the story of a young girl named Matilda living on the war-torn island of Bougainville during the civil war in Papua New Guinea. Matilda's only connection to the outside world is through her teacher, Mr. Watts, who introduces the class to the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

As Matilda becomes engrossed in the story of Pip and his adventures, she begins to see parallels between her own life and the characters in the book. However, when the civil war escalates and the island is cut off from the rest of the world, Mr. Watts is forced to confront the consequences of using literature as a means of escape.

Mr. Pip explores themes of imagination, survival, and the power of storytelling in the face of adversity. It is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that highlights the importance of literature in times of crisis.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Mr. Pip
	Inthing Paramung	Tim Finn: Writer
	Sunshine Superman	Donovan: Writer
	Colour	William Takaku: Writer
	Breathing Underwater	Ngaiire Joseph: Writer
	Rising and Falling	Tim Finn: Writer
	To The Land of the Rising Sun	Peter Garuai: Writer

User reviews

Dorothy Hill

2/10

The soundtrack of Mr. Pip felt repetitive and uninspired to me. The same musical motifs were used repeatedly throughout the film, making it monotonous and predictable. I wished for a more diverse and dynamic score that could have added layers of meaning and emotion to the story.

Laura Scott

7/10

The music immerses the listener in Matilda's world, allowing for a deeper emotional connection to her experiences and growth throughout the story.

Emily Brown

3/10

I found the soundtrack of Mr. Pip to be lacking in emotional depth and resonance. The music did not effectively capture the turmoil and complexity of the war-torn setting of Bougainville or the inner struggles of the characters. It felt disconnected from the narrative and failed to enhance the overall viewing experience.

Elizabeth Carter

8/10

The use of traditional Papua New Guinean instruments in the music adds an authentic and culturally rich layer to the storytelling.

Mark Hernandez

6/10

Susan Davis

8/10

The soundtrack's ability to convey complex emotions through music showcases the talent and creativity of the composers involved in the project.

Daniel Scott

7/10

The music perfectly complements the setting of war-torn Bougainville, creating a sense of tension and resilience that mirrors Matilda's journey.

David Smith

7/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of isolation and longing, reflecting the characters' struggles to find hope in a dire situation.