It's an odd compliment to call a film score so unobtrusive that you only notice it when it's necessary. That's the case, however, with the animated movie, Flow. The new age accompaniment resembles a lullaby during some of its most moving moments and takes dramatic turns during tense scenes. The subtle underscoring conveys appropriate warmth for a film about a cat persevering during a flood and different species of animals knowing instinctively when to help each other.
During these turbulent times, it's reassuring to see a film that promotes compassion and generosity of spirit and gratifying to hear a score that punctuates those qualities.
