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Summary: Here goes my top 500 rating
Review: With its having been well over thirty years since I saw this film, a recent, second viewing let me see just how dreadful it was. Fortunately, there is no diabetes in my family, or the very viewing would have sent me into insulin shock.I well remember the era when this was produced, when much excellent music, drama, and comedy was available without their being scenes to offend anyone. I imagine Sound of Music will be popular today because, in a quite different climate, it is "for the whole family." I shall pause here for a long sigh, adding that, if one of any age is looking for any sort of plot, theme, realism, dramatic action, or characterisation, the well here is dry. All that rescues this farce (besides Eleanor Parker's lines, in which I heartily concur) is Julie Andrews' glorious voice and the stunning scenery of Salzburg. One progresses from the company of nuns who are cartoon characters, to the spunky governess who transforms kids and captain just with a few cheery songs, to a picturesque escape over a non-existent mountain. During the tense, climactic scene when the Von Trapps are hiding from the Nazis, little Gretl (in an unintentionally funny line) captures the story's theme, as she asks Maria, "Do you think it would help if we sang 'Our Favourite Things?'" One nearly expects Maria to say that it would!
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Summary: It Ain't A Classic for Nothing
Review: If anyone's seen a musical, chances are it's Sound of Music. I read a book by some musical theatre expert, claiming that the score showed the decline of Rodgers and Hammerstein, but the score contains classics (Edelweiss, the title song, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, My Favorite Things, Climb Every Mountain, to name a few). Julie Andrews plays the role Mary Martin portrayed on Broadway in the story of the Von Trapp family and their fight with the Nazis. This may make the musical sound dark, but it's far from it. It's truly a classic that everyone should see. (The tv version is shortened. There's a little more most people never got to see.)
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Summary: A captivating film.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC is truly a masterpiece. It's my favorite musical of all time, and one of the best love stories ever told, too. This film takes place during World War II with Maria (Julie Andrews), a young "nun-in-training", who lives in a church in Austria. Maria is a little clumsy and loves the outdoors. The mother of the church senses that maybe Maria isn't all that happy as a nun being locked up behind the church bars all the time, so she lets Maria go by giving her an assingment: to be the nanny of a retired wealthy sea captain's seven children, whom are very difficult, of course. But Maria ends up winning over the affection of the children by her singing and caring. And, eventually, ends up winning over the stern captain's love - and then marrying him. But then, the Nazis take over Austria and the Von Trapp family must run away from home before the Nazis come and take away Captain Von Trapp. That is when the real adventure and excitement of the film begins. THE SOUND OF MUSIC is a filmed that should be owned and treasured by everyone. Every household should at least have one copy of this truly treasured classic musical. Probably the best musical that ever was. All of the actors are superb in this film, and the music is just enchanting. One viewing of this film and you will remember it (especially the music) for years to come. I don't see how anyone could not like this film. I've watched it countless times on video (I have the older, double-tape version), and will continue to watch it. If you haven't seen THE SOUND OF MUSIC yet then you don't know what you are missing. Buy this DVD today!
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Summary: A great musical show that will touch everyones heart
Review: This one of the oldest shows I've ever seen, and the most musical. When I first saw the movie, when I was about three of four, I of course, fell asleep. When I next saw the movie, when I was still four, I actually stood awake and watched the movie. When the show was finally finished, I could hardly even get face off the TV, even though it was done. Then everyday I put on the video, and enjoyed it on until I was six, and I still like it now.
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Summary: A delight !!!!
Review: This is one of my favorite movies because it is so optimistic. Every lyric reflects this. Rogers and Hammerstien were truly inspired when they wrote the words and music for it. This was the last musical they wrote together before Hammerstien's death in 1960. Just watch and you'll agree that he saved the best for last. Enjoy!
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Summary: Legendary Movie!
Review: I first saw this movie in January 1978 when it was shown as the Sunday night movie on TV. This was also the night that the infamous Blizzard of '78 struck NE Ohio, which is where I grew up, and, as a result, I got two snowdays out of school. The combination of watching both TSOM and the snowstorm, which meant no school the next day, has remained one of the fondest memories of my childhood. Since that stormy night in 1978, I've seen TSOM countless times. However, I do have to admit that I can see how some people dislike TSOM for its sappiness. Even I cringe and guffaw at some scenes such as after "So Long Farewell" and the guests all sing, "Goodbye!;" or some of Charmian Carr's scenes where this model's "acting" just makes me wince. Although, Carr isn't the worst actor in the movie that title is reserved solely for Nicholas Hammond who played "Friedrick." His constant mugging in virtually every scene is just beyond annoying. Yes, TSOM sometimes crosses over the line of being warmhearted into the realm of syrup, but it could have been worse. Director Robert Wise and Julie Andrews took steps to ensure that the movie would be far less saccharine than the stage musical it was adapted from. (I know anti-TSOMer's will be shocked by that, but it's true.) Watch Julie Andrews' performance- she stumbles occassionally, gets stuck in a bus door, and shows signs of exasperation when having to keep singing to these kids. These were all attempts to humanize the character of "Maria" and tone down her perfection found in the stage play. Other reviewers have all ably noted why this movie is a classic: the scenery (Salzburg, Austria really IS that gorgeous), the songs- everyone knows them, the direction of Wise, and the performances of Christoper Plummer, Eleanor Parker whose catty baronness is probably the best antidote to the movie's overweening cuteness, and, of course, Julie Andrews. Like almost everyone else in the world, I fell madly in love with the cropped-haired (I think I developed my attraction for short-haired women because of this movie), kind-hearted, independent, resilent, and courageous "Fraulein Maria." It's truly one of the great performances in movie history because without it this movie would have sunk. Instead it become one of the most popular and beloved movies of all time.
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Summary: Supplemental interviews on disk 2 delightful
Review: The movie is my all time favorite. Interviews, commentary and extra video footage on disk 2 make the production even better. I have worn ot four videos and am enjoying the DVD.
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Summary: Becca's Favorites
Review: This is my second favorite musical after Annie. It's brillant in every way. The music is great for all ages, a great movie for little ones but you can still enjoy it at age 50. The movie follows, Maria, a young woman who leaves the convent to become the governess of the children of Captain von Trapp. She is the one who wins over the children and their father with her warmth and her wonderful songs. Taking place during World War II though presents the family with a forced escape from the Nazis. It truly is one of the best musicals ever made. Every house hold should own a copy.
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Summary: Fanstico !
Review: My name is Kimberly I'm 11 and I adore this movie I adore Christopher Plummer more than I do the movie . That's not the point I think 1-3 star pepole are just the stupidest pepole that walked the planet I mean I know I'm a christan and I'm watching a unreligous movie but I can't resit ok 1 -3 star pepole aren't bad they just don't get out much often that's all let me tell you the reson's why I like this movie 1.Great Actors ! 2. Best Musical Score 3.Wonderful Music 4.Is so emontial 5.Beautiful scenery 6.Great Composers 7.Did I mention greatest music too even touch little ones hearts 8.So romantic 9.Great Plot 10.So much supsense 11.Let me mention the music is superb 12.Did I also mention great cast ! 13.Also pretty scenery 14. Way better than teh cast in the movie Annie let me tell you 15.Won 5 acamdeny awards All 15 reason's why I like this movie was listed let's go back too reason 3 I mentioned it through out the review the reason why I mentioned it so much is because there is so much music that touch's my heart . My fave song is Edweiss my Fave chacter is Marta she is sooo cute not as cute as Gretel though .1-3 star pepole take a hike pack your bags and head to Austria and ask about the Von Trapp kids then you wish you never wrote that review anyway this movie is really really really really really good just watch it !
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Summary: More than a Classic
Review: This movie came out the same year I was born 36 years old is this movie and stills carries it's weight in gold like a new release. When I first saw this movie I could have been no more than 5 my grandfather took me to the theater to see two movies I don't remember what the first one was, but man when the Sound of Music came on I was taken away it was like I was part of the von Trapp family. Oh the songs were the best my two favorites are: These are a few of my favorite things and Do Ra Mi Fa So La Te. I thought Julie Andrews was the most beautiful woman I have every seen on big screen and Christopher Plummer remarkeably handsome at the time I didn't understand why this movie had me in a spell as I got older and watch repeats of it on television it wasn't the same TV edited so much I figure well I was just a kid, but never the less I still watched it everytime it came on it was just something about that movie. I introducts my children to this movie. Now that I have it on DVD I got the same feeling I got when I first saw it at the movies with my grandfather warm and joyiness I felt like that five year old kid again. If you are a Rodgers and Hammerstein fan then this is a must have in your collection of Musicals truly more than a Classic.
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