Review of The Sound of Music (1965) by Daniel P — 25 Nov 2012
An enthralling family classic that's the source of more popular songs than I knew - and already knew it was responsible for a lot - this might be as good as any Broadway musical every put on film. The main reason, I think, is that generally the story isn't narrated in the songs, in this case; the singing comes off as something the characters would naturally do, given that the governess is teaching them music.
The songs are just songs, entertaining breaks that stand apart from the plot, which is strong on its own: a failed nun finds redemption and love by caring for the children of a military widower who's lost all the joy in his life.
And though it's very long, it never feels that way. Occasionally corny or excessive, but hard to say it doesn't deserve its decades of acclaim.
This review of The Sound of Music (1965) was written by Daniel P on 25 Nov 2012.
The Sound of Music has generally received very positive reviews.
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