Don't believe the hype

Rating: 4/10 (17 March 2009)

Really, don't believe the hype. This film is really a major disappointment. I wasn't particularly looking forward to it but was prepared to be pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately my scepticism was entirely justified. What on earth was Meryl Streep thinking of? To say nothing of Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgaerd and Julie Walters.
The only saving graces which cause me to give it the frankly generous 4/10 are the scenery (1 star), the original songs (1 star), and the excellent dance with flippers on the jetty (2 stars) which was absolutely the only point in the film where I actually laughed.
Streep just about gets away with her singing. Pierce Brosnan was embarrassing and I think I need therapy to get over Colin Firth sitting on a boat and strumming a guitar singing a soppy song.
I am so pleased that I didn't pay to see this. Do yourself a favour and watch something worthwhile. I would prefer the 'Sound of Music' frankly.