What is the best Hans Zimmer film score?

Hans Zimmer's scores are as iconic as the films they accompany — from the pounding brass of Inception to the ethereal textures of Dune. Which of his legendary soundtracks is his greatest musical achievement?

1. 1
   Inception

   The 2010 score famous for slowed-down Édith Piaf samples and deep brass braams.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Pirates of the Caribbean

   The 2003 swashbuckling adventure score featuring the beloved 'He's a Pirate' theme.
   578pts
3. 3
   Interstellar

   The 2014 organ-driven score exploring cosmic awe and human longing.
   527pts
4. 4
   Dunkirk

   The 2017 ticking-clock score built on escalating tension and Shepard tones.
   483pts
5. 5
   The Prince of Egypt

   The 1998 biblical epic score featuring choral works and ethnic instrumentation.
   467pts
6. 6
   Dune

   The 2021 experimental score built on wordless vocals and otherworldly textures.
   307pts
7. 7
   Gladiator

   The sweeping 2000 epic score featuring the iconic 'Now We Are Free' aria.
   307pts
8. 8
   Sherlock Holmes

   The 2009 score mixing Celtic folk, ragtime, and quirky percussive textures.
   282pts
9. 9
   The Lion King

   The Oscar-winning 1994 score blending African rhythms with orchestral grandeur.
   198pts
10. 10
    Crimson Tide

    The 1995 tense submarine thriller score featuring propulsive brass and percussion.
    198pts
11. 11
    The Last Samurai

    The 2003 emotionally resonant score blending Japanese instrumentation with Western orchestra.
    198pts
12. 12
    Rush

    The 2013 adrenaline-pumping score capturing the rivalry and speed of Formula 1.
    57pts
13. 13
    The Thin Red Line

    The 1998 meditative score emphasizing nature, silence, and spiritual conflict.
    57pts
14. 14
    The Dark Knight

    The 2008 minimalist, tension-driven score featuring the Joker's two-note motif.
    1pts