Sneakers was a decent score for a decent movie, while both could have been better than they finally turned out, they are both not a waste of time. While I won't get into the movie, I'll get into why the soundtrack is worth a listen. One of the main highlights of the soundtrack is the sounds of Branford Marsalis. His contribution to the soundtrack is what keeps this thing afloat. While the music composed by James Horner is in the same vein as some of his other 'danger' music soundtracks, this one is unique because of Marsalis.
The Main Title starts off with a soft choir and moves on into full orchestration. However, "The Sneakers Theme" is the highlight of the score. It is catchy and easy to hum or whistle and is the perfect thing to listen to while working on hacking out codes yourself. Everyone involved in producing the soundtrack must have thought so also because it is found in three cues, each starting off with a slightly different beginning. Branford Marsalis' pieces are found throughout the soundtrack but is most beautifully utilized in the track Goodbye. Some of Horner's "trademark" orchestra and piano crashes are here again to identify and signify danger, and unlike his previous efforts, they are more prevalent here. Overall a fine contribution that helped make the movie a little more interesting and provides fine mix of Branford Marsalis' jazz and orchestral film music.
Total time: 48:29
1: Main Title (2:54)
2: "Too Many Secrets" (6:14)
3: The Sneakers Theme (3:31)
4: Cosmo...Old Friend (7:06)
5: The Hand-Off (3:03)
6: Planning the Sneak (3:18)
7: Playtronics Break-In (10:34)
8: The Escape/Whistler's Rescue (3:18)
9: Goodbye (3:20)
10: "...And The Blind Shall See" (4:29)