text: is the music of the movie determining its success more than the storyline?   what movie are you referring to?  in some cases, i think this is true...but not the majority of cases.   some movies have a great compilation of popular songs that really tie a story together...esp. 80s movies or movies like "grosse point blank" about a high school reunion that is filled with songs from the character's high school period.  also, musicals often have a weaker plot and are tied together by songs, so in those cases, i think the music determines the success of the storyline.  other movies have a very strong score that is unforgettable...ie. superman, star wars, etc.  i think in those cases the score really boosts the already strong storyline.