You must have been living in a cave if you have not heard of and probably seen The Sound of Music.
Many people will have seen this film many times over such is its timeless quality.
The enduring quality of this film is encapsulated in its innocence and charm.
Not to fast, not too slow - the film is well balanced and captivating.
The star of the show is Julie Andrews whose voice is beyond compare.
Everyday songs such as "Do-Re-Mi," "Maria," or "My Favorite Thing" will stay in the mind forever.
She is old now of course but will always be linked to this work of cinematic history.
Even now DVD prices remain at an abover average price.
A superb film with an equally superb soundtrack and a fantastic plot.
Set in Austria with a Nazi undercurrent this film is a long one but one which you'll watch time and time again.
You will whistle the tunes and sing the songs long after you have watched the screenplay.
Maria [Julie Andrews] is a singing nun who comes to look after a motherless group of Austrian children.
She helps them, prize themselves away from their strained existence, and brings them to life.
At the end she helps them escape from Nazi rule which brings a tear to the eye and a skip to the heart.
The acting by all is superb, including the children.
Each character is well developed and unique enough for it to matter.
You can easily fall in love with them all - and in the end, I think you do! With heart stopping moments and tension built in throughout the film, this is a "must see" or even a "must see again.
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