149 of 153 people found this review helpful. View production, box office, & company info. How do you produce a film which is not only good, but also a commercial success. With Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn. Dorothy Gale is swept away from a farm in Kansas to a magical land of Oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home to Kansas and help her friends as well. The children are unhappy and resentful of the governesses that their father keeps hiring, and have managed to run each of them off one by one. For millions of people, the film is the rare combination of a powerful and moving story, first rate music, and breathtaking scenery of Salzburg!

A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant. When Maria arrives, she is initially met with the same hostility, but her kindness, understanding, and sense of fun soon draws them to her and brings some much-needed joy into all their lives - including the Captain's. An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Visit the original filming locations in Salzburg. Of course, that's what I felt too and a 12 year old found the perfect words to express my feelings. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her sixteenth year. When the Sound of Music was released in 1965 it took the world by storm, earning five Oscars. Mia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. Exiled into the dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother, a princess is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make her part of their household. Written by Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. They all loved it even the ones who loved Transporters. Looking for some great streaming picks? Let me confess I'm not a Catholic, I don't have children, I can't stand schmaltz and yet I love The Sound Of Music. The Real Top 35 Hollywood Blockbusters of All Time - Inflation Adjusted. The Captain's wife is dead, and he is often away, and runs the household as strictly as he does the ships he sails on. Hike across the meadow where "Do Re Mi" was sung. The Captain's wife is dead, and he is often away, and runs the household as strictly as he does the ships he sails on. Snobbish phonetics Professor Henry Higgins agrees to a wager that he can make flower girl Eliza Doolittle presentable in high society. See our supercut with some of the songs from the classic film.

After being sold to a mortician, young orphan Oliver Twist runs away and meets a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. © Copyright 2020 Salzburg Panorama Tours GmbH. The musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. Use the HTML below. When Maria arrives, she is initially met with the same hostility, but her kindness, understanding, and sense of fun soon draws them to her and brings some much-needed joy into all their lives - including the Captain's. The romance makes them both start questioning the decisions they have made. Perfect. Pictures © Erich Lessing und Leica Galerie Salzburg. Directed by Robert Wise. For millions of people, the film is the rare combination of a powerful and moving story, first rate music, and breathtaking scenery of Salzburg!. A prince cursed to spend his days as a hideous monster sets out to regain his humanity by earning a young woman's love.

Search for "The Sound of Music" on Amazon.com, Title: Check out our tours for fans of "The Sound of Music" in Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour, Sound of Music Tour with Schnitzel & Noodles, Sound of Music Private Tours, Sound of Music Special Package, Sound of Music at Schloss Leopoldskron Package and many more. In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father. Enjoy a private Sound of Music experience. When the Sound of Music was released in 1965 it took the world by storm, earning five Oscars. In 1930's Austria, a young woman named Maria (Dame Julie Andrews) is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German navy, but he opposes the Nazis. In 1930's Austria, a young woman named Maria (Dame Julie Andrews) is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. The children are unhappy and resentful of the governesses that their father keeps hiring, and have managed to run each of them off one by one. Julie Andrews is a the center of this little miracle. He and Maria decide to flee from Austria with the children. Their ... 1965: The Golden Globes' Alternate Choices, How Julie Andrews Lost a Part But Won an Oscar for ‘Mary Poppins’, Top 100 Movies as Rated by Women on IMDb in 2016, The Top 200 Movies as Rated by Women on IMDb in 2018, Best Picture Winners at the Golden Globes and Oscars, Ali Fazal's Top 10 Movies About Unconventional Friendships, Movies in AFI's Top 100 but Not IMDb Top 250, Billboard's All Time Greatest Soundtracks. Visit The Sound of Music filming locations and enjoy a three-course traditional lunch/dinner.

(1965). The musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. Check out the our favorite "Bob's Burgers" episodes that parody other movies and TV series. Spend two nights at the famous filming location.

Eventually he and Maria find themselves falling in love, even though Georg is already engaged to a Baroness and Maria is still a postulant. I've tried to explain this to myself, let alone to others, without ever finding a satisfactory answer. A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. This story touches your heart, the main roles are played mainly by children and the city of Salzburg provides an unforgettable backdrop. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Mary Martin originated the role on Broadway; was she considered for the movie? Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The Sound of Music Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run around in the Mirabell Gardens or see the wedding church in Mondsee with your own eyes? A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. Another Look now further and check out the Original Sound of Music Tour® by Salzburg Panorama Tours! A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Mehlweg, Marktschellenberg, Bavaria, Germany. Experience Salzburg during a two-nights stay!

Favorite Family film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar ... Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Sudsy Guy. Yesterday I sat to see it again with a group of kids who hadn't seen it before. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends.

Eventually he and Maria find themselves falling in love, even though Georg is already engaged to a Baroness and Maria is still a postulant. A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world. Robert Wise, the director of the Hollywood movie once explained it like this: The Sound of Music became such a success because it tells a true story in one of the most beautiful cities of Europe. Was this review helpful to you? When Navy Captain Georg Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) writes to the convent asking for a governess that can handle his seven mischievous children, Maria is given the job. She is Sister Maria and her wishes, thoughts and fears are recognizable automatically, because they are, in many ways, my same wishes, thoughts and fears. 12 wins & 13 nominations. She falls in love with the children and their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. LOTUS73. When Navy Captain Georg Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) writes to the convent asking for a governess that can handle his seven mischievous children, Maria is given the job. It's been 55 years since the hills came alive in The Sound of Music. Thank you. The Sound of Music is an excellent example.

I asked them afterwards why did they loved it so much and a 12 year old boy's reply was: "It makes you feel alive" Wow, I thought, Wow! Favorite Oscar-Winning Best Picture Romance? A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a …

The romance makes them both start questioning the decisions they have made.