Analyzing The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, is arguably one of the most classic musical motion pictures in cinematic history. The wildly successful 1965 film directed by Robert Wise has touched several lives, not the least of which being my own and those of my family and many friends. According to lists created by the Christian Science Monitor, IMDb.com, The American Film Institute, and many others, The Sound of Music ranks among the best movie-musicals of all time (American; Driscoll; Martymcflyjb). After nearly fifty years, what makes The Sound of Music so timeless? The answer is simple: the acting and soundtrack are absolutely superb and unforgettable.
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The Captain completely transforms into a caring father, and eventually Maria and the Captain fall in love and marry. As a new family, the Von Trapps struggle to avoid Nazi officials. The acting of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer could be described as virtually flawless. In fact, Andrews was nominated for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for her performance (“Julie Andrews”). One of her finest moments of acting in The Sound of Music was when her character, Maria, realizes that she is in love with the Captain. She looks flustered, shocked, and confused--so different from the bubbly Maria that the audience is accustomed to. Andrews’ marvelous acting skills help viewers feel those emotions as well. Christopher Plummer masterfully portrays the Captain’s transformation. That particular scene is both heartwarming and realistic. When he hears the beautiful song that Maria taught the children, Christopher Plummer’s facial expressions perfectly reflect what a changing man would be feeling in that moment: bewildered, then thoughtful and contemplative, then touched, then full of love for his children. Later he approaches Maria and says, “I don’t know my children. You brought music back into the house, I’d forgotten. You…have [helped] more than you know” (The Sound of Music). The Captain’s gratitude is quite authentic--another testament of Christopher Plummer’s
The Sound of Music, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, is arguably one of the most classic musical motion pictures in cinematic history. The wildly successful 1965 film directed by Robert Wise has touched several lives, not the least of which being my own and those of my family and many friends. According to lists created by the Christian Science Monitor, IMDb.com, The American Film Institute, and many others, The Sound of Music ranks among the best movie-musicals of all time (American; Driscoll; Martymcflyjb). After nearly fifty years, what makes The Sound of Music so timeless? The answer is simple: the acting and soundtrack are absolutely superb and unforgettable.
The setting of The Sound of Music …show more content…
The Captain completely transforms into a caring father, and eventually Maria and the Captain fall in love and marry. As a new family, the Von Trapps struggle to avoid Nazi officials. The acting of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer could be described as virtually flawless. In fact, Andrews was nominated for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for her performance (“Julie Andrews”). One of her finest moments of acting in The Sound of Music was when her character, Maria, realizes that she is in love with the Captain. She looks flustered, shocked, and confused--so different from the bubbly Maria that the audience is accustomed to. Andrews’ marvelous acting skills help viewers feel those emotions as well. Christopher Plummer masterfully portrays the Captain’s transformation. That particular scene is both heartwarming and realistic. When he hears the beautiful song that Maria taught the children, Christopher Plummer’s facial expressions perfectly reflect what a changing man would be feeling in that moment: bewildered, then thoughtful and contemplative, then touched, then full of love for his children. Later he approaches Maria and says, “I don’t know my children. You brought music back into the house, I’d forgotten. You…have [helped] more than you know” (The Sound of Music). The Captain’s gratitude is quite authentic--another testament of Christopher Plummer’s