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The Sound Of Music [VHS] [1965]

VHS ~ Julie Andrews
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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The most widely seen movie produced by a Hollywood studio, The Sound of Music grows fresher with each viewing. Though it was planned meticulously in pre-production (save for the scene where Maria and the children take a dipping in an Austrian lake that nearly cost a life), on each viewing one is struck anew by the spontaneous almost improvisatory air of the acting, notably of Julie Andrews under Robert Wise's direction. There are also the little human touches he brings to, for instance, the scene where Maria leads the children to the hills, over bridges and along tow paths where the smallest boy trips up and momentarily gets left behind: it creates a feeling that most of us have encountered. From the opening pre-credit sequence of muted excitement as the camera roves over the Austrian Alps (photographed in magnificent colour), where little phrases from the wind instruments on the soundtrack are flung as if on the breeze, foreshadowing the title song to follow, the production never puts a foot wrong.

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A novice nun becomes governess to a widowed Baron's children. She turns them into a family singing group and escapes with them from Nazi-dominated Austria.

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The hills ARE alive, 9 Aug 2004
This review is from: The Sound Of Music [DVD] [1965] (DVD)
I grew up with this film, so it was inevitable that I would buy it on DVD, and it doesn't dissapoint. The picture quality is superb, the sound even better, and you can always make your own kareoke version by putting the subtitles on!

I never knew that there was an intermission in the film - with all the advert breaks on the tv version I suppose you wouldn't have to, but the DVD includes this, and extended scenes of the Austrian scenery, making you believe that you are truly there, with the VonTrap family as they fight off repression from the Nazi's.

If like me you watched this film as a child, I suggest you get the DVD, not only will it bring back memories of singing in front of the tele regardless of who was there, but it will also recreate the magic that is somewhat lacking from films today. A classic of all time.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathing New Life into a well loved classic, 18 April 2001
By A. J. Nolan-davies "Thanks, Alan..." (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sound Of Music (2 Disc Special Edition) [1965] [DVD] (DVD)
Excellent DVD release the picture is so crisp and the movie looks like it was made more recently than 1965. It makes you want to visit Salzburg and go singing in the fountains yourself. This is one of my wife's favourites for years and now you can add myself and my 2 daughters aged 5 and 2 to the list of fans. Press your subtitle buttons on your DVD players and sing-a-long too ;-)
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must have' film for every member of the family, 24 April 2001
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This review is from: The Sound Of Music (2 Disc Special Edition) [1965] [DVD] (DVD)
I saw this film originally as a child in the 60's in one of those huge old cinemas in the West End of London. This DVD version is fantastic and like re-living the original experience all over again. The sound quality is amazing and you feel like you could reach out and touch the mountains. My 4 year old daughter is now singing all the songs and seeing it through her eyes makes me remember just how magical a film it is. As they say, if you only buy one DVD this year ....!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars ''Maria you will not be alone, remember i will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help''
'The Sound Of Music' is as lovely today as when it was first made, i honestly don't know who couldn't love this beautiful film which stars Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer,... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Sir S. R. Martin

3.0 out of 5 stars The Sound of Music: the 20th Century Fox issue on VHS
I had to return my borrowed 'original' VHS tape and I didn't want the DVD (high up in a recent survey of most wanted gadgets: a button on a DVD remote labeled "Just play the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by pjbw

4.0 out of 5 stars How musicals should be
If "West Side Story" was the best musical film of the sixties, then "The Sound of Music," adapted from the long-running Broadway musical play about Maria Von Trapp and her singing... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Musical of All Time - Ever!
The Sound Of Music is my favourite musical ever. The film centres on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers, who are forced to flee their Native Austrian Homeland to escape... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful film for all the family
'The Sound of Music' is a classic musical for all the family. Starring Julie Andrews as Maria, a spirited young nun who leaves the abbey to go and governess for Captain Von... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2005 by jade_90

4.0 out of 5 stars Surreal and awe inspiring
This film's got it all - singing nuns, evil Nazis, lederhosen plus Julie Andrews at her most sexiest. Who could ask for anything more ???
Published on 5 Jan 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece
This is an excellent version of possibly the best film ever. The picture quality is brilliant and the extras are pretty good. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2004 by Ms. K. L. F. Fitton

5.0 out of 5 stars Julie Andrews at her very best
This 1968 movie is set in 'The last Golden days of the 1930's' before the 2nd world war.In her role that made her an international superstar, Julie andrews plays out-spoken... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars The return of a cinematic legend
This film is thoroughly enjoyable family entertainment and has been for so many years now. This edition seems to have captures the absolute clarity of Julie Andrews' voice, her... Read more
Published on 30 May 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars the sound of brilliant music
The sound of music is an all time classic, it is one of the best ever films made, and to my knowledge that is hard to find nowadays. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2003 by heb_allt

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