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Shot in Salzburg against the majestic Bavarian Alps, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is considered one of the greatest screen musicals ever made. Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (Robert Wise), the film, based on a real family and their true events, tells the story of a young postulate, Maria (Julie .. Read more

Starring	Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Anna Lee
Director	Robert Wise
Genres	Drama, Music/Musical

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Critics' reviews (3) of The Sound Of Music
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This artful crowd-pleaser reaches out to every generation, thanks to expert and unsentimental handling from director Robert Wise (replacing William Wyler) and a magnificent performance from Julie Andrews. She is perfectly cast as Maria, the reluctant nun who discovers her true calling (of course; she's Mary Poppins) as governess to a houseful of youngsters. It still looks lovely, in particular the stunning opening panoramic sweep on to the mountain top and the Do Re Mi tour around Salzburg (location-scouted by the uncredited musical genius Roger Edens), and the Rodgers and Hammerstein score is as refreshing as ever. For those who have never seen it, do. For those who love it, no persuasion is needed — it's as fresh and as magical as Andrews's smile.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Slightly muted, very handsome version of an enjoyably old-fashioned stage musical with splendid tunes.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
"...Beloved..." -- Rating: A
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Sound Of Music
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12 out of 13 people found this review helpful

nice story

You have to like this film how many times have I watched it? well i've lost count but this is my best musical,

oh I love this film from start to end,

it's just a brilliant film and when you watch it you just have to sing a long,I fall in love with christopher plummer each time i watch it god if there was a film i could be in it would be this one and I would love to play Julie andrew's part.

This is another movie I never get sick of watching.The music is good.Get watching all you romantic women.
- - judith hardisty from Northeast ?ENGLAND
  - Posted 27 Feb 2004 10:35
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

The Sound Of Music

I think the Sound of Music is 1 of the best films I have ever watched. I especially enjyed the music and I think the rest of my family did too.

Thankyou.
- - A customer from England
  - Posted 31 Mar 2004 08:21
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

One mountain climbed

As a condition for my wife marrying me I had to sit through the whole of The Sound of Music.

I really didn't expect to enjoy but it was a better bet than having to watch my other most hated film Grease.

Well, I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the cinematography in the second scene, around the Abbey was brilliant, the dialogue was kept to a crisp minimum and the narrative itself engaging.

I will not however be dressing up in a Nun's outfit and gong to sing-a-long. I'd rather...I'd rather watch Grease.
- - JOELLY from Surrey
  - Posted 21 Jul 2004 16:55
Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Sound Of Music
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

classic

well for everyone that has never watched this.....absolute classic,daughters loved it
- - A customer from england
  - Posted 23 Sep 2004 10:20
12 out of 13 people found this review helpful

nice story

You have to like this film how many times have I watched it? well i've lost count but this is my best musical,

oh I love this film from start to end,

it's just a brilliant film and when you watch it you just have to sing a long,I fall in love with christopher plummer each time i watch it god if there was a film i could be in it would be this one and I would love to play Julie andrew's part.

This is another movie I never get sick of watching.The music is good.Get watching all you romantic women.
- - judith hardisty from Northeast ?ENGLAND
  - Posted 27 Feb 2004 10:35

12 out of 13 people found this review helpful

nice story

You have to like this film how many times have I watched it? well i've lost count but this is my best musical,

oh I love this film from start to end,

it's just a brilliant film and when you watch it you just have to sing a long,I fall in love with christopher plummer each time i watch it god if there was a film i could be in it would be this one and I would love to play Julie andrew's part.

This is another movie I never get sick of watching.The music is good.Get watching all you romantic women.
- - judith hardisty from Northeast ?ENGLAND
  - Posted 27 Feb 2004 10:35
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

The Sound Of Music

I think the Sound of Music is 1 of the best films I have ever watched. I especially enjyed the music and I think the rest of my family did too.

Thankyou.
- - A customer from England
  - Posted 31 Mar 2004 08:21
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

One mountain climbed

As a condition for my wife marrying me I had to sit through the whole of The Sound of Music.

I really didn't expect to enjoy but it was a better bet than having to watch my other most hated film Grease.

Well, I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the cinematography in the second scene, around the Abbey was brilliant, the dialogue was kept to a crisp minimum and the narrative itself engaging.

I will not however be dressing up in a Nun's outfit and gong to sing-a-long. I'd rather...I'd rather watch Grease.
- - JOELLY from Surrey
  - Posted 21 Jul 2004 16:55
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Classic

Excellent family movie...can't go wrong with this one.
- - A customer from Bedforshire
  - Posted 14 Oct 2005 20:26
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Bonus DVD

Just a word about the bonus DVD, this disc is interesting and worth seeing, some interesting interveiws and out takes. One of the best Bonus disc I've seen.
- - DKM from Stoke-on-Trent
  - Posted 10 Mar 2005 10:25
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Missed it at xmas,rent now!

Just a bit of a classic,mary poppins goes into the hills of Austria and sings her heart out..

The story everyone knows about,the acting a tad lame,still a classic thou..

If u missed it at xmas,then rent it here!
- - A customer from uk
  - Posted 03 Feb 2005 10:42
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Pure delight!

I don't care - I love it! I can't remember the last time I saw this film - years ago, but now I could watch it again and again! The songs are placed in exactly the right places, the dialogue keeps you interested and Julia Andrews is simply wonderful. A truly perfect film!
- - A customer from Bristol
  - Posted 11 Feb 2007 13:00
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

All time classic of all time? I think so..

We all know the songs and we know the story and if you don't then rent it.

Not seeing this film is like never tasing ice cream. Obviously I don't tell anyone face to face, it would ruin my hard man image!
- - Smeefa from Glos
  - Posted 16 Nov 2004 19:57
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

classic

well for everyone that has never watched this.....absolute classic,daughters loved it
- - A customer from england
  - Posted 23 Sep 2004 10:20
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

defunct dvd

could not watch more than 30 mins of the film .The DVD was full of scratches .
- - A customer from Edinburgh
  - Posted 27 Feb 2006 14:13

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Critics' reviews (3)
This artful crowd-pleaser reaches out to every generation, thanks to expert and unsentimental handling from director Robert Wise (replacing William Wyler) and a magnificent performance from Julie Andrews. She is perfectly cast as Maria, the reluctant nun who discovers her true calling (of course; she's Mary Poppins) as governess to a houseful of youngsters. It still looks lovely, in particular the stunning opening panoramic sweep on to the mountain top and the Do Re Mi tour around Salzburg (location-scouted by the uncredited musical genius Roger Edens), and the Rodgers and Hammerstein score is as refreshing as ever. For those who have never seen it, do. For those who love it, no persuasion is needed — it's as fresh and as magical as Andrews's smile.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Slightly muted, very handsome version of an enjoyably old-fashioned stage musical with splendid tunes.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
"...Beloved..." -- Rating: A
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005

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