This is not Dire Straits or the Mark Knopfler from most of his solo projects. This is Mark Knopfler as an accomplished composer of movie scores. Not a lot of hard-hitting guitar here. As someone who isn't terribly familiar with the film (I've seen it once, many years ago), I listen to this music without any mental references from specific movie scenes, and I find it very enjoyable, making me even more appreciative of MK's all-around musical giftings. I do hope to watch the film again soon.
This is a wonderfully magnificent soundtrack, complete with beautifully melodic tracks. It transports you to the world of the movie itself effortlessly. I love listening to this fantastic score!