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“Sing 2” easily takes the top spot when it comes to movie soundtracks. All the songs are perfectly chosen to enhance the story. My personal favorite is “Say a Little Prayer”, sung by the elephant, Meena. Every song in “Sing 2” feels just right, making the soundtrack truly unforgettable.
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“Call Me By Your Name” has a beautiful soundtrack. From “Futile Devices” to “Une barque sur l’ocean from Miroirs”, the soundtrack is filled with great music. My personal favorite is a song I’ve already brought up – “Une barque sur l’ocean from Miroirs”. It perfectly captures the Italian summer the movie is trying to portray.
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“Wicked” has been a Broadway sensation since 2003, bringing a new perspective to “The Wizard of Oz” with its powerful story and unforgettable music. The “Wicked” (2024) soundtrack keeps that magic alive. To me, the song “Defying Gravity” remains one of the best songs of the movie.
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“La La Land” has some of the best, catchiest songs in any movie. The song, “Another Day of Sun” is so unforgetable and one of my favorite songs on the track. However, I think the song “Mia and Sebastian’s Theme” perfectly captures the relationship between the two main characters.
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“The Greatest Showman” is a movie full of energy, passion, and unforgettable songs. The soundtrack is packed with powerful moments, but “Tightrope” stands out to me with its heartfelt lyrics and emotional depth. It perfectly captures Charity Barnum’s (the main character’s wife) love and uncertainty, making it one of the most moving songs in the film.
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“Sing” is a fun and uplifting movie with a soundtrack full of catchy and powerful songs. One of the best songs is “I’m Still Standing”, performed by Johnny the gorilla. The song’s energy and message make it a standout, adding to the film’s feel-good vibe
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“Dear Evan Hansen” is a deeply emotional musical that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt unseen. Its soundtrack is filled with raw, heartfelt songs, but “Waving Through a Window” stands out to me as the ultimate anthem. The song perfectly captures Evan’s desperation to connect, making it one of the most powerful moments in the show.
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“Grease” is a classic musical movie that is packed with catchy tunes. One of the standout numbers is “Beauty School Dropout”, a dreamy song that perfectly captures Frenchy’s struggles in beauty school. With its smooth sound and playful lyrics, it adds charm and humor to the film.
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“Tangled” is a magical Disney film with a soundtrack full of heart and adventure. One of the most popular songs, “I See the Light”, is my personal favorite. To me, the song portrays the most breathtaking moment, capturing Rapunzel and Flynn’s realization of love under the floating lanterns. From fun, upbeat tracks to heartfelt ballads, “Tangled” has a soundtrack that truly shines.
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“Teen Beach Movie” is a movie packed with energetic, feel-good songs that bring a retro beach party vibe to life. “Falling for Ya” is a standout, capturing that sweet, classic crush feeling with its catchy beat. The whole soundtrack is a perfect mix of nostalgia and modern pop, making it impossible not to sing along. It’s the ultimate summer movie.
The Best Movie Soundtracks (In My Opinion!)
Tatum Crawford, Editor
February 26, 2025
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Tatum Crawford, Editor
Senior, Tatum Crawford, joined The Paper Cut last year to grow her interpersonal and writing skills. Tatum enjoys traveling and sightseeing, especially with her mom, who she is very close to as it was just her and her mom for 12 years. Her ideal places to visit are Milan and Florence, where she found an appreciation for the food and art. She enjoys art museums, her favorite ones being the Louvre and the Uffizi Gallery. Tatum plays many games, especially Animal Crossing and Legend Of Zelda. She adores taking pictures; she has over 30,000 photos on her phone - most of them being travel and cat photos.
Family is also super important to Tatum. She loves visiting her family in Mississippi and spending time with them. She has family scattered all around the world, including eighteen siblings. She's only met about four so far but would be interested in meeting the rest. Out of all of them, she is the youngest, as they are in their late twenties.
When she graduates, Tatum wants to move to Seattle with her older sister to attend her dream college - the University of Washington. Her other option is NAU. Regardless of where she goes, she wants to study medicine.