Day 25 - 31st January (have I missed a day? god every day just runs into the other with so many films. What day of the week is it?)
Snacks Eaten - Too many biscuits and crisps thanks to Darby
Film 25 - The Sound of Music
Directed by Robert Wise
Year - 1965
Based on the Broadway musical, The Sound of Music stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer and is set in Salzburg, Austria pre-World War Two. Andrews plays Maria, a young girl hoping to become a nun. Because of her mischievious behaviour, Mother Abbess decides she is to become the new governess to seven children of an navy captain (Plummer). By re-introducing music into the rigid and cold household, Maria proceeds to win over the children and the captain.
With a spectacular catalogue of songs that must be familiar to every household, this film is epic. Andrews is magical as the guitar playing fraulein and no matter how many times I see this, witnessing the romance blossom between her and Plummer softens the cynical adult who no longer believes in fairytale happiness. I'd like to say that there is something in this film for everyone - music, laughter, love, drama etc. I'm sure people disagree but the 8 year old girl that knew the songs word for word (and still does) would want you to give it a chance.
Ah I'm so glad I am out of the harrowing tedious french phase of this challenge and into some of the best light-hearted joys. Not for long though. Next film is Twelve Monkeys. Link? I have confidence......
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