A nanny helps the singing Von Trapp family of Austria escape from the Nazis before World War II. Julie Andrews stars in this 40th anniversary edition. 2-DVD set includes commentaries, production featurettes and sing-along subtitles.
This classic musical set amid the splendor of Austria's Alps chronicles a young governess's budding romance with her employer and the family's daring flight from Nazi rule. Academy Award Nominations: 10, including Best Actress--Julie Andrews. Academy Awards: 5, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound, Best (Adapted) Score, Best Editing.
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 Andrews), who, after proving too high-spirited for the Mother Abess and other nuns, is sent off to work as a governess to seven unruly children. The Von Trapp family is run, in military style, by the seemingly cold-hearted Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer), a lonely widowed naval officer. Seeing how badly he and his children need companionship, he proposes to the Baroness Schraeder (Eleanor Parker), a calculating, mutual friend of beloved family friend Max Detweiler (Richard Haydn). It is the baroness who soon realizes that it's Maria--with her warmth and love for the children--the captain really loves. It is nearly bliss for the newly formed family who loves to sing together--except for the cloud looming over their beloved Austrian horizon: Hitler is ascending to power, forcing Von Trapp to decide whether to join the Nazi party--which he loathes--or force his family to leave their home forever. One of the most memorable scores ever written (by Rodgers and Hammerstein) and breathtaking performances by Andrews, Plummer, and the seven children mark this classic as one of the world's most favorite films.
Much of the footage was shot in Salzburg, where director Robert Wise spent 11 weeks filming against the backdrop of the majestic Bavarian Alps.
The performance scene at the Salzburg Festival was shot in the spectacular Felsenreitschule, or the Rocky Riding School.
The musical ran on Broadway for three and a half years, starring Mary Martin
as Maria.
Marni Nixon, who plays Sister Sophia in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, has lent her vocal cords to many film stars. Nixon's singing voice was used in place of Audrey Hepburn's in MY FAIR LADY, for Natalie Wood's in WEST SIDE STORY, and for Deborah Kerr's in THE KING AND I. Her brief role as Sister Sophia in this film marks her first onscreen appearance.
Sound Of Music Quotes/Excerpts:
"Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens...these are a few of my favorite things."--Maria (Julie Andrews), singing to the children
"Do, a deer, a female deer. Ray, a drop of golden sun. Me, a name I call myself. Fa, a long, long way to run."--Maria and the children, learning to sing together
"Edelweiss, Edelweiss, every morning you greet me. Soft and white, clean and bright, you look happy to meet me."--Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer), singing to the children (a song now used as the Austrian National Anthem)
Sound Of Music Reviews:
"...Great, gaudy entertainment..."-- Wook Kim, Entertainment Weekly
"[I]t's wonderful....Julie Andrews is irresistible..."
-- Daniel Webb, Total Film
4 stars out of 4 -- "[T]he collaboration takes on a serious edge, making it one of the precious few old-school musicals in which the action doesn't grind to a screeching halt every time a song starts."
-- Peter Debruge, Premiere
5 stars out of 5 -- "Julie Andrews' 1965 heroine is hard to beat...combining innocent enthusiasm with comic timing and a soaring soprano voice."-- Anna Smith, Empire
"...Beloved..." -- Rating: A
-- Steve Simels, Entertainment Weekly
Excellent Even better than the Home Video version. Much better sound and color and scenery. All the scenery is included. Nothing is left out. Submitted by dcobrothers (Portland, CT.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
A timeless cleassic One of the best motion pictures ever. Submitted by robinleach (Providence, RI USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
40 YEARS & STILL GOING STRONG I cannot believe this movie is having a 40th Anniversary. Not seeing it myself until a class trip in the 3rd grade in 1966 makes me think of all the life that has gone by. Yet, THE SOUND OF MUSIC remains an old friend to me, has made millions of new ones over these four decades, and remains my all-time favorite film.
In this edition, diehards will find new bonus materials to gaze at, including a look at the Sing-A-Long Sound Of Music phenominon (something I did once, and loved it). However, it does not include all the bonus features of the previous DVD releases, so you need to keep the old one for posterity.
Scanning the film, this new remastering over the previous has elevated the film to an extreme pristine clarity that is breathtaking. There is a Restoration comparison so you can see the difference. Makes me want to have a 45" Widescreen LCD TV. Still, my 20" does it justice. I'm going to watch tonight to see it all, and finish the bonus features disc. Submitted by Bill B (Cranford, NJ) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 5 found this helpful.
For Happy Times An absolutely beautiful movie for ALL AGES for you and your family/kids to watch together forever. What more could you ask for? Submitted by Shaun Jules (www.PrisonPlanet.com) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 3 found this helpful.
Fabulous Remake of a classic! But? I received this has a gift because it's my favorite musical of all time. And I was waiting for the new digital remake. But I was dissapointed because they left out three scenes from the original movie. When Captain VonTrapp has has his get together and the children do their presentation of Cuckoo for the guest. And in the den when the children do the puppet presentation. I know they were making a big presentaion on this digitally remastered THX editon. But I think they should have kept the original movie intact. Also, if you notice that when it's aired on television. It's now done on one night, instead of two nights? Because those scenes were deleted as well. Why? Still a fabulous move! Submitted by halfmoondude (San Diego, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
2-Disc Set Region 1 Letterbox - 2.20 Widescreen - 2.20 Audio: Closed Captioned - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Surround - English, French Mono - Spanish Subtitles - English, Spanish, French - optional Disc 1: Additional Release Material: Introduction: Julie Andrews - Star Audio Commentary:
1. Robert Wise - Director 2. Julie Andrews, Chrisopher Plummer - Stars Interactive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus Karaoke - English, Spanish, French subtitles - optional Disc 2: Additional Release Material: Behind the Scenes Documentary: A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS: A RETROSPECTIVE Introduction: Julie Andrews - Star Original Theatrical Trailer (5) Teaser TV Spots (2) Featurette:
1. When You Know the Notes to Sing: A Sing-Along Phenomenon 2. From Liesl to Gretl: A 40th Anniversary Reunion Text/Photo Galleries: Lobby Cards Storyboards Theatrical Posters
Fabulous Remake of a classic! But?
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