An Absolute Gem

Rating: 10/10 (17 May 2019)

My family and I went to a local theater last night to see The Sound of Music's return to the big screen. I have to say I had forgotten this picture's brilliance. Its story and music are simply timeless, full of captivating plot developments and unforgettable melodies. There were a few moments where the music brought me to tear up. I could hardly stay dry with the divine harmonies sung. There is also not a bad performance in the film. Julie Andrews steals the show of course, but all the kids and Christopher Plummer are splendid as well. The restoration of the original film was beautiful to behold on the silver screen. It looked like a brand new movie. The colors popped and the motion was all very smooth without any visible grain. I was able to experience what an intermission was meant to accomplish in the theaters of old, a chance to purchase concessions and stretch the legs.
This film will always be so dear to my heart and something I could never forget. My 90 year old grandmother recounted her love of this classic as we left the theater. She named my mother, her youngest of seven children, after the youngest child in this movie, the youngest of seven also. This is mandatory viewing in my family. It always brings me such joy, no matter how many times I see it.