One of the best musicals ever made

Rating: 10/10 (5 May 2018)

Based on a real life story. This takes place in Salzburg, Austria in 1939. Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) needs a governess to help control his seven children whose mother has died. The captain is VERY stern and treats his children like slaves. Maria (Julie Andrews) a nun is hired for the job. She quickly tames the children and has them singing. She even gets through to the captain. However he is engaged to be married to an evil Baroness (Eleanor Parker) who just wants him for his money.
Beautiful scenery, great songs and a wonderful performance by Andrews. Sure it's syrupy and TOO sweet but I find it irresistible. The three hours just fly by whenever I see it. Andrews is wonderful and all the kids are OK. Parker does what she can in the evil woman role. The only real debit here is Plummer. He didn't want to do it and that comes through loud and clear. He called it "The Sound of Mucus" and complained about his singing voice being dubbed. So his performance is bad but it doesn't ruin the movie.
All in all I LOVE this movie and heartily recommend it. Best part: Peggy Wood as the Mother Abbess belting out "Climb Every Mountain".