>>but TSOM is and always has been just plain nauseating.
I’ve never seen the Julie Andrews version, so I’ll have to take your word for it.
There are those who love it.
“...I’ll have to take your word for it.”
I don’t know if you are kidding, or not, but if you haven’t seen it, please do.
One of the best opening scenes in all film, right up there with the opening of West Side Story.
Yes, I love musicals.
When was the last time you watched it? Julie Andrews was great in the film, as well as the whole cast.
Do you think the whole movie is about little children singing and dancing around? And is that what nauseates you about it?
When I was a kid, I watched the movie and enjoyed watching the children in the movie.
As I got older, I noticed other things occurring i.e. the youngest child asking questions about the "red flag with the big black spider on it".
Then there was the part where the Nazi's tell Georg Vonn Trapp that he has to join their army (with an implied "or else").
Without giving the whole plot away , this movie appears to be light on the surface, but underneath there are many good values being illustrated -honoring God (and what that really means), commitment, loyalty, standing against evil, (even if it costs you everything).
Oh, and not to mention it's based on a true story.
It really is a great movie IMHO.
Perhaps you will give it another look?
The Sound of Music, original version is awesome! I had all of my kids, nieces, nephews , family etc.
with me and we watched it at a party the Friday after Thanksgiving.
I do this event every year, it’s important for kids to understand WW2 in a non scary way.
My 16 year old niece was texting me while watching Carrie U’s version, a singer we both enjoy. She said nobody can hold a candle to Julie Andrews in the middle of the show…”nobody can hold a candle to Julie” she said.
Made my day!
And because you haven’t don’t take any one’s word who hates that musical.
Julie Andrews was wonderful in the role. The music is a great book and it was just one of those nice uplifting musicals. I have seen many versions and presentations from Broadway to the local community theater. Carrie’s version was okay but not much better than our local high school did.