A lot of that was based on Celtic music that had come from Scotland and England and Ireland.

So I thought about that harmonically," he says.

“I really felt to some extent inadequately prepared forThe Fugitive.

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It was really the first big, giant action movie that I did.

Ultimately, though, he says the film turned out great and he’s grateful for the experience.

“Andy Davis made a great movie.

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“For some strange reason, I think I’ve done nine Julia Roberts movies.

I don’t know exactly why.

“This was yet another Julia Roberts movie, but I met [director] P.J.

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Hogan and it was such a smart and fun movie to work on.

I thought it was an exceptionally good romantic comedy,” he says.

I have nothing but positive, fun memories.”

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The score to thisM.

Night Shyamalanthriller was almostverydifferent.

In fact, Howard says he completely scrapped his original score for the film.

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“I always demo all my cues.

“I thought we’re missing the emotional core.

This is a romantic movie this girl just wants to save the life of this person that she loves.

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I think that’s what the movie was about.”

Ultimately, he decided he couldn’t worry about potential comparisons.

“I had to just say, well, forget it.

So I did it, and it worked out.

It was a really wonderful experience.”