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Summary: A true DVD masterpiece.
Review: Seeing this DVD brought back the wonderment and excitment that I had when I first saw this movie. It was simply marvelous, the "extras" enchance the watching experience, and the movie itself is flawlessly redone to make it visually wonderful. The ability to skip scenes back and forth was wonderful for when I had to leave the set. I really recommend that you buy this DVD, it will bring the magic back all over again.
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Summary: Just too sweet for words
Review: I loved it when I was ten, but I think I've out grown it
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Summary: An Absolute Must See
Review: I have been surfing this site for a long while now and come to a very sorry conclusion. People care nothing for the great classic videos, including The Sound of Music. Instead, they prefer to gaze mindlessly at today's quite pathetic "movies", when they are merely a collection of talentless, fony actors and meaningless scripts and plots. Why not take a look at the real world? Why not take a glance at a movie with an actual point, a movie based on life and reality? Your probably thinking, "Wow, this movie is probably some boring musical -- a true waste of time." It is not! This is one of the greatest movies created and a definete must see for people of all ages and gender. The Sound of Music is one of those truley great, entertaining movies that only come along once and a while. It takes place in the real world in a real life situation involving World War II. The actors are fresh and full of passion unlike the vastly over rated clowns on the big screen today. The music is well-known, too. Who hasn't heard of the "Do, A Dear" song? Go see it today. I promise you, you won't regret it.
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Summary: A female Deer....
Review: After 30 years, the hills are still alive with the Sound of Music and this movie is as popular as ever. I am not a big fan of musicals, but i know a classic movie when i see one and this is it. Julie Andrews plays her part magnificently and i don't think anyone else could have played it as well as her.
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Summary: Sister or No Sister
Review: The sound of music is the best movie I've ever read in my life! It is my favorite movie and I always watch it. A woman named Maria wants to become a Nun, but is then told that god will's her to go to a house with seven children. maria isn't so sure she wants to, but does it. Then great things start happening. Watch this movie, and find out what happens. Go do it!!!
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Summary: Julie spinning on a mountaintop: it doesn't get any better
Review: It's been fashionable to make fun of THE SOUND OF MUSIC even before it came out, when, during its filming, Christopher Plummer reportedly referred to it sneeringly as "The Sound of Mucas." Pauline Kael's infamous vitriolic (and very funny) review of it sealed her reputation as one of America's grand culture mavens--and set the tone for the film's later criticisms by characterizing it as soulless and manipulative. But this reputation is largely unearned. Certainly the children are at times hard to take (especially Charmian Carr, who seems simultaneously vixenish--"tooooooo wriiiiiiiite onnnnnnn"--and wholesome, as if she were a mutant hybrid of Ann-Margret and Doris Day). But the film is extremely visually inventive, especially in its contrasts of the cramped spaces of the Captain's villa and the beautiful open exteriors of Salzburg and the surrounding Alps. And most critics have overlooked that the film's scenarists have worked in an audience surrogate to sneer at Maria's goody-goodyness in the person of the Countess. Memorably played by Eleanor Parker, the Countess is given to all kinds of snide comments when things get too sugary ("My dear, is there anything you *don't* do?"). Best of all, the film has at its center the amazing Julie Andrews, who makes the best Maria imaginable. She really does make you believe in Maria's kindness and simplicity, and her love of the outdoors. In her two most iconic moments--spinning on the moutaintop during the title number, and leading the children at top speed through a footbridge during "Do Re Mi"-- her arms are characteristically spread wide, accepting the entirety of the beautiful world around her. And has anybody who has seen her ever forgotten how she closes "Do Re Mi," hitting that perfect "fa" as she leaps up the steps? This performance alone forever cements Andrews's status as an icon in world cinema.
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Summary: A Timeless Classic!!!!
Review: Someone gave me this movie when I was around 7 years old. It sat on my shelf for years before I watched it. What a mistake!! I am 22 now and I watch this movie at LEAST once a week!Working in the mental health profession, it really helps me relax! In 2099 I hope everyone will still be singing about their favorite things!
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Summary: A refreshing movie that washes everyone's daily cares
Review: In a time when sex, violence and gore are prevailing over many of today's movies, the terror and bizarre nature of many of these movies will be a compelling impetus to go back and watch this refreshing and timeless movie musical. Saying my good about it makes what has been said too redundent, but I ought to say that Julie Andrews's Maria and Chris Plummer's Captain von Trapp, not to mention the beautiful photography, are nothing but breathtaking. An indelible part of hte movie is the lush, beautiful Broadway score, boosting among other hit standards, "Do-re-mi," "My favourite things," "Climb every mountain," "Edelweiss" and the title song. Here in this movie they are delivered perfectly, and the sweeping Irwin Kostal orchestrations help them to sound good. I ought to say that the movie may be saccharine, but this is only a minor element as shown by the theme of Maria's love for the patriotic Captain. What is more important is the idea that life can be happy and joyous with the right perspective, given just the right emphasis here. The supporting cast is splendid, and the camera-work beautiful, and it all adds up to a movie that deserved the five Academy Awards. To sum everything up, this movie takes away everyone's cares related to bizarre sexual, violent and gory movies, and would recommend everyone, except perhaps the hard-hearted to buy this video and revel in its meaning and power.
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Summary: A terrific musical journey for the wole family
Review: The Sound of Music is probably the greatest musical film ever made. Robert Wise proved once again his diversity as a director; his films range from drama to comedy and musicals. The Sound of Music is a feast for the eyes, with wonderful cinematography and set design. Julie Andrews is perfect as Maria Von Trapp, a young nun who becomes a governess. A truly brilliant family film that will be a classic for all ages.
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Summary: Julie Andrews/Rodgers & Hammerstein classic...
Review: After 183 Amazon.com reviews, these few thoughts well be repetitive and redundant, but here goes. For what seems like decades after this film was released in 1965, Des Moines Register columnist Donald Kaul had a great time making fun of it. I wish I could recall his many quotable quotes. But Kaul never had much impact on the popularilty and "staying power" of Robert Wise's magnificent production. I enjoyed every single feature of the DVD edition, especially the audio features, interviews, etc. The two documentaries also are worthwhile. A most appreciative feature of Disc One is the running commentary by producer Robert Wise. His commentary follows the film, with the score filling blank spaces in his narration. I have not had the time or patience to listen to his entire commentary, but it's fascinating to learn tidbits of "how" the film was produced. The packaged material indicates that Julie Andrews agreed to make this movie for "a large amount". I trust she was compensated well above that figure. Her screen presence/performance is critical to the film's success and "staying power." While, according to Robert Wise and screenwriter Ernest Lehman, many changes were made to adapt the theatrical hit to film, it still remains a Rodgers and Hammerstein work-of-art. This release is another tribute to DVD technology. A "must" for those who appreciate the American musical theater, Julie Andrews and Rodgers & Hammerstein.
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