I love Julie Andrews. I love her voice, I love her sass, I love her accent. I loved that the "kids" all remarked that they thought she was so kind and sweet and fun. Just what I think of her. It made me happy to know that what I have always believed about her is true.
The kids talked about her teaching them the song "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". They thought she was brilliant and even more talented then previously believed--as Mary Poppins hadn't yet been released so they didn't know it was from that movie. Ha ha. I guess that would make you think she was a genius, to be sure.
As I watched this made-for-TV reunion I thought about how much I love this film. I appreciate it being one of the things I remember from childhood. It was one of the movies I remember watching at Christmastime at my house. Which is really saying something, as we only got two channels. I remember singing the music to the tape with my family, at least once every family road trip--between all the Mac Davis and Neil Diamond.
As a girl, I loved the thought of growing up as pretty as Leisel, and being as cute as little Gretel. Wishful thinking, but hopeful too. And I loved the suppressed family qualities that Maria brought out in the Captain, and how she could make that family happy together again. Plus, I would have loved to play the guitar like she did--especially at girls' camp.
The Sound of Music is a wholesome, family centric, stand up for what you believe, faith-filled kind of movie. What is not to love about that?! They sure don't make them like that anymore. I think of the life lessons taught in that film, and it warms my heart to think it is still so beloved by people everywhere. It is a classic for good reason.
Makes me want to watch it all again. ♫ "How do you solve a problem like Maria?" ♫
2 comments:
Well shoot. I missed it. And I don't DVR the O. Ah well. I too have fond memories of this great movie. And Julie Andrews is amazing.
Saw it! Loved it!
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