"The Sound of Music" (1965)
Cast: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer
Director: Robert Wise
Synopsis: the film follows the life of Maria von Trapp who leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the seven children of a naval officer widower.
Review:
“The Sound of Music” is based on the true story of the Von Trapp family. During the film Maria (Julie Andrews) leaves her convent in order to become a nanny for an ex-naval officer Georg von Trapp’s 7 children (Christopher Plummer). Because of the death of his wife Georg cannot stay at home, for everything reminds him of his loss, including his children. Maria, in her turn, treats his children as her own ones, teaching them to sing, dance and play. Eventually these things help Georg to become closer to his family. Besides, he understands that he loves Maria. However, with the occupation of Austria by Nazi Germany during the World War II the whole family moves to Switzerland to start a new life there.
This film is a real masterpiece. Every aspect, from the cinematography to the acting, the sets to the costumes, the music, choreography, script, is top notch. It is a colorful musical, a beautiful love story, and a testimony in support of standing up for your convictions and to the ability of music to move the soul and change lives. It is powerful and compelling from beginning to end, and you can watch it over and over again without even getting bored.
The lead actors (Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer) managed to brilliantly convey the love between their heroes. Andrews made her heroine look natural, easy and spontaneous. Besides, she has a great voice too. You become mesmerized listening to her perfect diction and the ability to reach all the high notes. Christopher Plummer, in his turn, managed to capture the sternness of his hero and brought at the same time a saucy sense of humor and fey quality in his performance.
Surely, it is the music itself that makes this film astonishing. The songs are plentiful and memorable ("Do-Re-Mi", "Edelweiss", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Every Mountain", etc.). They are excellent on any terms and are melodically and harmonically inventive. It is also necessary to mention the film’s choreographers Mark Breaux and Dee Dee Wood, who beautifully staged the film’s famous songs, e.g., the joyous Salzburg montage used for "Do Re Mi", the unintended party for "My Favorite Things", the simplicity of the Captain's rendition of "Edelweiss", the duet "Something Good", the puppy love "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and of course, the opening title song.
All in all, “The Sound of Music” is one of my favourite films. I think that Robert Wise is an experienced director and his experience is seen through the popularity and wonderful music and action of the film. The songs of the movie are playful and fun to sing along with, and are easy to memorize. Personally, my favourite song is "Sixteen Going on Seventeen» which has not only a lovely chromatic melody, but also a beautifully staged choreography. Overall I like the film and definitely consider it worth deserving of all its Awards and nominations.
Director: Robert Wise
Synopsis: the film follows the life of Maria von Trapp who leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the seven children of a naval officer widower.
Review:
“The Sound of Music” is based on the true story of the Von Trapp family. During the film Maria (Julie Andrews) leaves her convent in order to become a nanny for an ex-naval officer Georg von Trapp’s 7 children (Christopher Plummer). Because of the death of his wife Georg cannot stay at home, for everything reminds him of his loss, including his children. Maria, in her turn, treats his children as her own ones, teaching them to sing, dance and play. Eventually these things help Georg to become closer to his family. Besides, he understands that he loves Maria. However, with the occupation of Austria by Nazi Germany during the World War II the whole family moves to Switzerland to start a new life there.
This film is a real masterpiece. Every aspect, from the cinematography to the acting, the sets to the costumes, the music, choreography, script, is top notch. It is a colorful musical, a beautiful love story, and a testimony in support of standing up for your convictions and to the ability of music to move the soul and change lives. It is powerful and compelling from beginning to end, and you can watch it over and over again without even getting bored.
The lead actors (Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer) managed to brilliantly convey the love between their heroes. Andrews made her heroine look natural, easy and spontaneous. Besides, she has a great voice too. You become mesmerized listening to her perfect diction and the ability to reach all the high notes. Christopher Plummer, in his turn, managed to capture the sternness of his hero and brought at the same time a saucy sense of humor and fey quality in his performance.
Surely, it is the music itself that makes this film astonishing. The songs are plentiful and memorable ("Do-Re-Mi", "Edelweiss", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Every Mountain", etc.). They are excellent on any terms and are melodically and harmonically inventive. It is also necessary to mention the film’s choreographers Mark Breaux and Dee Dee Wood, who beautifully staged the film’s famous songs, e.g., the joyous Salzburg montage used for "Do Re Mi", the unintended party for "My Favorite Things", the simplicity of the Captain's rendition of "Edelweiss", the duet "Something Good", the puppy love "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and of course, the opening title song.
All in all, “The Sound of Music” is one of my favourite films. I think that Robert Wise is an experienced director and his experience is seen through the popularity and wonderful music and action of the film. The songs of the movie are playful and fun to sing along with, and are easy to memorize. Personally, my favourite song is "Sixteen Going on Seventeen» which has not only a lovely chromatic melody, but also a beautifully staged choreography. Overall I like the film and definitely consider it worth deserving of all its Awards and nominations.
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