Every bit the classic it is made out to be

Rating: 9/10 (12 December 2015)

Every bit the classic it is made out to be.
I am not a fan of musicals, but this is great. The scenes flow into the music seamlessly and perfectly. Just about every song sticks pleasantly in your head.
Plot is fairly basic, but good. Direction by Robert Wise is spot-on. Cinematography is spectacular. The Austrian mountainscapes are amazingly beautiful and provide the perfect backdrop.
Performances by Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer are great. The kids are mostly unconvincing and overly sweet though.
A movie everyone should watch.