Calling it as "one of the finer scores of the year", Rodrigo Perez of IndieWire wrote "Like the film, the score is really inspirational, but within the picture, it’s often used as quiet emotional background texture; it’s an effective, moody work, but it’s not necessarily a really showy or noticeable score either."[1] For the same website, Oliver Lyttelton listing it as one of the "best scores of 2011" wrote "The slow-burn rhythm of “Moneyball,” which eventually hits one right out of the park, is a well-earned and triumphant jog across all four bases and Danna’s stirring compositions are a key part of its heart and soul."[2]
Jonathan Broxton wrote "While fans of more strident and theme-driven works may find Danna’s restrained approach a little unapproachable and even a touch boring, for those who enjoy a more classically-oriented score with a touch of contemporary minimalism, Moneyball is worth a download for its 30 minutes of score."[3]Filmtracks.com wrote "Danna's focus on the cool, statistical element is barely functional and essentially fails to tell any kind of narrative to compete in any regard with other scores about sports perseverance, family challenges, or even statistical genius (James Horner's rhythmic representations of genius are infinitely superior). The album contains 34 minutes of score that will be difficult to embrace, though it at least has few moments of turmoil to upset the tepid but smooth listening experience. While nobody should have expected music like Randy Newman's classic The Natural to grace this film, it's hard not to get the feeling that the score was intentionally buried in a movie that could have used a few more doses of whimsy. Despite the ruthless statistical aspect to baseball, it is still a kid's game."[4]
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