He also found the special effects "looked much shoddier than usual" and praised the score.

Mr. Robertson aptly praised the score for it curious mix of "lush sound and austerity."

Martin also praised the musical score, saying it's "the other star of the series", aside from Mylene.

He praised the musical score used in the film for lending dignity to the "iconic visuals and cartoon dialogue."

Mooney also praised the score, calling it "ambitious and beautiful" and saying it adds a very "cinematic feel" to the experience.

Tiny Beam of Light also provided a positive review of the film praising the score and the entertainment value.

The New York Times praised the score but called the book "irretrievably inert."

Kimlinger praised the musical score as being beautiful, as Yuki Kajiura's work has always been.

It praised the score, calling it "tuneful and very funny," and added that "the show has heart.

Many film critics who praised the film also praised the musical score by Carpenter.