Overlong family musical, wholesome Julie Andrews and charming songs

Rating: Null/10 (23 February 2009)

This famous movie may be very long but the songs still work their charm on you. There is a bit too much sweetness on display though, and cynics would be well advised to avoid the film for fear of 'sugar shock'. Christopher Plummer is good as Captain Von Trapp while Julie Andrews is irrepressibly wholesome as the singing governess. The kids may be overbearingly cute but remain endearing. The opening scene is great and draws you into the film immediately. The songs remain ever popular, my favorite ones include "Edelweiss" and "My Favorite Things". While the film could have been shorter, its still enjoyable.
Overall 7/10