Review of The Sound of Music (1965) by Amanda C — 13 May 2016
How do you solve a problem like Maria? The answer is apparently to marry her off, because as we all know, unruly women must be tamed and the best way to do that is with a man. It's hard to ignore this ideology that The Sound of Music is steeped in.
That said, it is also very clear why this film is so iconic and has lasted through the decades. Most of the film's early songs are rightfully iconic, from the titular track to Doe a Deer and My Fvourite Things.
However, it is Julie Andrews that raises the whole thing from uncomfortable, stealthy mysogeny, by never letting her Maria fit into a perfect wife/mother box no matter how hard the script tries. Andrews lights up the screen, oozing charisma, charm and energy.
She's a good actress and a better singer and impossible to not like. Whatever the other problem with the film, and there are many, watching Julie Andrews just makes you happy and washes away any uncomfortable feelings the rest of the film raises.
This review of The Sound of Music (1965) was written by Amanda C on 13 May 2016.
The Sound of Music has generally received very positive reviews.
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