"The Sound of Music" is one of the best musicals ever filmed.It deservedly won the Best Picture Oscar for 1965 along with a number of other awards.Filmed largely on location in Austria,the scenery is simply breathtaking.Who can ever forget the beautiful opening sequence where the camera pans over the mountains before zooming in on star Julie Andrews singing the title song.And there's that unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score.
The story line is simple.A novice nun Maria,(Andrews at the peak of her career) is sent to be governess for a family of seven children ranging in age from 5 to 16.The family is that of Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) a former naval hero.The story takes place during the 30s just prior to WWII.The Nazi influence is felt more or less as a background to the story until the final minutes of the movie.
"The Sound of Music" has stood the test of time as evidenced by the recent release of a sing-a-long version to theaters.It is a true classic of family entertainment.