Simply wonderful

Rating: 10/10 (17 October 2002)

I vividly remember going to the mall with my dad when I was about 7, shopping for my mom's birthday present. When my dad came across the 25th-anniversary edition video of The Sound of Music, he knew it was the perfect gift. I was less sure, until she opened the present and was incredibly stunned and happy. However, it didn't get watched until about two years later, when I was 10 and wanted to watch a movie one night. Mom suggested Sound of Music, and she began singing along with Julie Andrews right off the bat. Her friend came over that night, took one look at the screen, and burst into "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?", which was playing at the moment. Right then, I knew I was watching something unique, something wonderful. By the end of the movie, I knew I was right.
I've now seen The Sound of Music over 35 times and know it ver batum, dialogue and lyrics. This movie is the ultimate feel-good film-a delightful story that provides a great escape from the drudgery of real life. The love story is so very sweet, and you're hard-pressed to find a scene that is more heart-warming than the dance Maria shares with the Captain. Yes, I'm a hopeless romantic, so I tend to like things like this anyway, but this film is different. It deals with romance, yes, but also the love of siblings and parents, the love for one's country, and the love of God all at once. I recommend it extremely highly for anyone, anytime.