I don't know where to start with this one... Part of me actually liked The Sound of Music, which was very unexpected. Even though it was almost three hours long, I was still entertained. The other half of me hated it. I just don't understand why...
- 09.October.2009
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- by: Ethan Clapham
- Ethan Clapham rated this movie
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I don't know where to start with this one... Part of me actually liked The Sound of Music, which was very unexpected. Even though it was almost three hours long, I was still entertained. The other half of me hated it. I just don't understand why anyone would think that people would randomly break into song like they do in musicals. I just can't get it, try as I might.
The Sound of Music was certainly better than other musicals I've seen. Ahem, West Side Story... At least the basic plot, sans music, was believable. After all, it really happened, minus the embellishments for the screen. I liked how the last act of the film took a turn for the darker, bringing war into the picture. It was a nice change of pace that contrasted nicely with the sugar-coated beginning. Despite the change of tone, The Sound of Music managed to flow smoothly and the story never missed a step.
The acting was quite good. I know many other actresses were considered for the main role, but I can't picture anyone but Julie Andrews singing about the hills. She has a unique charm that fit the character beautifully, much like her performance in Mary Poppins. Even the children were bearable, but that may be because they didn't act anything like modern children do, especially in movies. Christopher Plummer nailed his role as the father and naval captain. He was stern and unforgiving, but at the same time caring.
The music wasn't to my liking. I know a lot of people really love these songs, but many of them felt trite and forced. Especially tunes like "16 going on 17." Not my thing, I guess. At least the random dancing was kept to a minimum. But everything was a little to idyllic, with the exception of the final act.
- 09.October.2009
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- by: Ethan Clapham
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The cynic in me hates this movie. It is pure cinematic fluff, so wholesome and sweet that I thought I'd need insulin. There wasn't one genuine villain in Austria, it seems: the marriage-minded baroness submits meekly, and even the Nazis are inept....
- 08.October.2009
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- by: DukeofOmnium
- DukeofOmnium rated this movie0/10
The cynic in me hates this movie. It is pure cinematic fluff, so wholesome and sweet that I thought I'd need insulin. There wasn't one genuine villain in Austria, it seems: the marriage-minded baroness submits meekly, and even the Nazis are inept. That being said, the movie succeeds at what it does very well. This is another of those films where every frame is a picture postcard, and the Austrian towns and mountains are simply spectacular. The music is almost viral; you'll find yourself humming them (or even worse, singing) long after you eject the disk. Julie Andrews is sweetness and light, the children are adorable, and Christopher Plummer is efficient. We do not notice, or do not care, that the children receive a conservatory-level musical education in one montage ("Do Re Mi"); or that they've somehow learned to become master puppeteers. In the end, The Sound of Music might be the biggest helping of corn Hollywood ever served: a movie for family entertainment, and not for jaded cineastes.
- 08.October.2009
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- by: DukeofOmnium
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Classic
The music is beautiful and sweet. The characters so charming and innocent. They simple dont make movies this special anymore...
- 28.October.2008
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- by: Smith55
- Smith55 rated this movie
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Classic
The music is beautiful and sweet. The characters so charming and innocent. They simple dont make movies this special anymore...
- 28.October.2008
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- by: Smith55
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Suprisingly enjoyable
My mom loves this movie and always used to make me watch it growing up. I actually really like it and the songs always get stuck in my head.
- 26.October.2008
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- by: FredG
- FredG rated this movie8/10Great
Suprisingly enjoyable
My mom loves this movie and always used to make me watch it growing up. I actually really like it and the songs always get stuck in my head.
- 26.October.2008
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- by: FredG
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The Sound of Music
When I was a child this was one of my favorite movies. The nanny who turns the life of the family who lost the mother and brings to the family the sound of movies , feelings love and laughs.
- 11.October.2008
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- by: sig
- sig rated this movie0/10
The Sound of Music
When I was a child this was one of my favorite movies. The nanny who turns the life of the family who lost the mother and brings to the family the sound of movies , feelings love and laughs.
- 11.October.2008
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- by: sig
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after you watch this film you'll want to sing
A classic musical that just makes you feel good. Based on a true story about a family, their nanny and a romance.
- 07.August.2008
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- by: mor318
- mor318 rated this movie6/10Okay
after you watch this film you'll want to sing
A classic musical that just makes you feel good. Based on a true story about a family, their nanny and a romance.
- 07.August.2008
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- by: mor318
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