THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965) was BEAUTIFUL- Movie Reaction - FIRST TIME WATCHING 

Has to be one of my favourite musicals I have watched! The grandness and beauty of the scenery and the shots mixed with the happiness and love of the music and the contrasted by the dire and almost terrifying final 40 minutes made for a fantastic movie! I recognized a lot of the songs as well which made it even more fun! Thanks for watching! Have a great day! :)

The song Do Re Mi in the movie is original to the movie/musical. However, using do re mi etc for the notes in an octave goes back to medieval music, rooted in Gregorian Chant.

I know this movie came out in the 60s, but it's weird to think about that this movie only came out 20 years after WWII ended. 1965 was closer to WWII than current day is to 9/11

"When the Lord closes a door, somewhere He opens a window." Fun Fact: Julie Andrews sang "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" to the children in the cast to entertain them between shooting. Since Mary Poppins (1964) hadn't yet been released, they just thought she'd made up the song for them. Unlikely Friendship Fact: Christopher Plummer admitted that he found Dame Julie Andrews insufferable and annoying during filming, referring to her as Ms. Disney to other cast and crew. Later, he admitted to being immature in his feelings and that Andrews was a great actress who behaved like a true professional. The two were good friends. Historical Fact: While the Von Trapp family hiked over the Alps to Switzerland in this movie, in reality, they walked to the local train station and boarded the next train to Italy. From Italy, they fled to London and ultimately the U.S. Salzburg is in fact only a few miles away from the Austrian-German border, and is much too far from either the Swiss or the Italian border for a family to escape by walking. Had the Von Trapps hiked over the mountains, they would have ended up in Germany, near Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat.

Really enjoying your reactions! I dunno how old you are, but it's great to see such a young guy without any complex at all about watching a huge variety of totally different kinds of films... as opposed to many young people (myself included back in the day) who just turn their nose up at anything that doesn't seem "cool" right now. By the way - it's also impressive how observant you are about film making techniques in all your reactions, from editing to lighting to musical score to camera work etc etc. As someone who works in the film industry myself, I was way less observant when I was younger. If you end up wanting to study film or work in the industry, looks like you have great instincts to get yourself started.

Angela Cartwright (Brigitta) was the only one of the children who was well-known before this movie came out. She played the daughter of Danny Thomas (actor, producer, singer, comedian, and founder of St. Jude’s Children's Hospital) in his long-running TV show as well as making guest appearances in many other TV shows of the era. She also played one of the daughters in the TV show 'Lost in Space' which came out right after this movie.

i grew up on this movie. though i'm a 90s baby, i was brought up on classics like this - sound of music, my fair lady, chitty-chitty bang bang (also one i feel you'd enjoy). they always hold such special spots on my heart.

This was a huge deal for my family when it was released. My parents packed me and my 4 siblings into our station wagon and drove 2 hours to see it. Later on, once it made it's way to the local drive-in, we watched it again and even later my mom bought the soundtrack and it was drilled into our heads..

Your reaction is so sweet. I like how enthusiastically you react to it. Btw, Julie Andrews, who played Maria, also played Mary Poppins.

5:20 "Flibbertigibbet" is indeed a word, Ollie! It's an insult referring to a silly young woman who isn't worth one's time. Film and literature from bygone eras are full of all sorts of old-timeys insults that sound too funny to be real. Unfortunately, many such insults have fallen out of use, but here are some more that I wish would make a comeback: - guttersnipe (a lowly person) - snicklefritz (a troublesome child) - scapegrace (a wicked person) - clodhopper (a klutz) - hornswoggler (a cheater)

Fun fact, in the boat scene Julia was supposed to catch the young girl since she didn't swim but she fell out backwards by mistake not once but twice and the girl had to be rescued by one of the others, lol.

The 'book' is the story script of a musical without the songs, not a separate novel in of itself. So Linday and Crouse wrote the story and spoken word and Rogers and Hammerstein did the music and songs, but they're all writers of the show.

All the songs in the movie are original to The Sound of Music, including the unaccompanied choral music we hear the nuns sing. Three songs from the stage musical were cut for the movie, and two new ones added -- Maria's "confidence" song on the way to the Von Trapp house, and the duet they sing after they get engaged.

I used to hate watching this movie every year with my mom...but now that she has passed I can truly appreciate this movie classic and see what she saw so ty

I am a 63 year old young Boomer. This is the first movie I ever remember seeing in a theater. My Mom cried several times and I didn't understand. I now cry in the same places every time. You have a very perceptive eye for film making. You are the first person I have seen react to this movie (I have seen many) who commented on what I think is one of the best directed and shot sequences in movie history. The scene at the gazebo when the Captain says "you can't marry someone......when your in love with someone else." Boom! Mike Drop! That spin of the head and cut in to close-up deserved an Oscar just for that moment. You nailed it Ollie. Magic. Consider reviewing Ben Hur (1959). Another long, epic classic.

Oliver! is one of my favorite musicals. Based on Oliver Twist it has some great songs some of which you're sure to recognize. And Oliver Reed as Bill Sykes is there to add some tension and real menace to the story.

Kurt's high notes were actually sung by Charmion Carr's sister. Their uncle was Robert Farnon, a Canadian composer.

It’s one of the best musicals, especially during the Holiday seasons 🙂

Julie Andrews is a treasure! You should react to Mary Poppins. Same actress.

Marni Nixon (Sister Sophia) was already well-known for dubbing famous actresses that couldn't sing well. She was the singing voice for Natalie Wood in West Side Story. She did the same for Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady and Deborah Kerr in The King and I.

Welcome to the songs of Rogers and Hammerstein. The team that wrote the songs for several musicals of the time. I miss their simplicity and 'easyness' of being able to sing along. They are terribly missed.

Julie Andrews did "My Fair Lady" on Broadway, but they didn't offer her the 1964 film version because she wasn't considered a box-office draw at that time. Instead, they used Audrey Hepburn in the star role and dubbed almost all the singing with Marnie Nixon's voice. When it came time to move "Sound of Music" to the screen, the same question came up. Andrews had already done the role on stage. Give her a shot? This time they said Yes.

RIP Christopher Plummer. The year before this movie he played Commodus in The Fall of the Roman Empire, a really amazing but different performance. For a recent film check him out in Knives Out.

Another classic! The story is mostly accurate, though some of the timing was off. The Captain did have 7 kids with his first wife, but by the time the war began he also had three with Maria. The music is iconic, evidenced by the fact that while you weren't familiar with the movie itself, you knew so much of the music. Was fun to see that discovery!

Probably the best and lovliest musical. One of my favorite movies. Thanks for reacting.

For a couple of other GREAT Julie Andrews films to react to, check out Mary Poppins and Victor/Victoria. Both terrific but very different films that showcase the marvelous Andrews’ extraordinary acting and singing talents.

Welcome to the world of Julie Andrews!! You’ll have to experience her in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Victor Victoria and others!!

Funny thing you mentioned Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews played her too.❤️

The actress who played Maria is Julie Andrews, and she was also in Mary Poppins.

My mom saw this in the theater as a kid and still watches it when it comes on tv. I love this movie too; I was introduced to it when I was very small and never get sick of it. I've watched it countless times. I'm from New York and the Von Trapp family had moved here into upstate NY and were living here for a while, so I always felt a bit of a connection to them in real time because many of them were alive when I was small(the children and Maria). I really enjoyed your reaction, your in depth commentary and your soulful connection to the plot, the scenery and the characters. Thank you!!

This, The Wizard of Oz and 7 Brides For 7 Brothers are my favorite older musicals. Newer ones would be Grease and Grease 2. Still probably older movies to you though. 🤣 Actually flibbertigibbet is a word. It means a frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person. It's just not commonly used anymore. It's an old English word that Shakespeare even used in King Lear.

Great reaction Ollie! Our family had this movie on VHS and we watched it many times when I was a young child. It's probably the most nostalgic of all movies to me. Nice to see you enjoyed it so much. Your reaction was witty and very entertaining.

One of my favorite movie, i know the songs in english and french because they translate them, Julie Andrews is magnificent, Christopher Plummer is perfect , a gorgious masterpiece. It's just so great to watch an honest reaction to it. 💖💖

The song that the captain sings is a natural song from Austria. And the real Maria had a short cameo.

The breakup scene with the baroness is the most mature reaction to a breakup I’ve ever seen. I wish I could have been that classy in my past. 😔😔😔

Absolutely loved your reaction-I ADORED this film as a kid. It’s so great to see it having the same effect 30 years later.

I have confidence song was added for the movie because they cut out the Baroness songs. There are some good documentaries about the Von Trapp family they left Austria and moved to Vermont started a farm and the kids and Maria became a traveling singing folk group. Grandchildren of the original children were on national tv not to long ago singing songs. The movie is so well directed because of Robert Wise an amazing director. He also directed Star Trek the Motion Picture among other movies.

My favorite part of your reaction is when you say you're going to watch this again...with your mom. God bless.

One of my favorites. Brings back beautiful memories of watching it with my grandmother and cousins.

My sister in law Shari adores this film. She dragged her husband on a trip to Salzburg. They went on a Sound of Music tour. There are a couple of documentaries about this movie on RU-vid that you might like.

This movie is GREAT! I don't even like musicals generally, but this one I enjoy allot.

Of the suggestions that have already been made for future musical reactions, I will simply reiterate that I agree with and endorse the following; *Mary Poppins* (1964) starring Julie Andrews; *Oliver!* (1968), *Chitty Chitty Bang Bang* (1968), *Cabaret* (1972) starring Liza Minelli, and *Victor/Victoria* (1982) starring Julie Andrews. I could give you a long list of other musicals I think you should see, but for now I will add only three suggestions of my own: *Guys & Dolls* (1955) starring Marlon Brando; *The King & I* (1956) starring Yul Brynner (with songs by *The Sound of Music* 's Rodgers and Hammerstein, and a screenplay by SOM's screenwriter, Ernest Lehman); and *The Music Man* (1962) starring Robert Preston (you want the original, not the inferior remake starring a different actor).

This is one of my comfort films. The real Maria von Trapp actually appears briefly during I have confidence in the background Have you seen Some Like it Hot? I think you'd really enjoy that. It also vaguely covers the real event of the st valentine's Day massacre but it is a comedy

In the Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan movie, Joe Vs. the Volcano, one of the characters Meg Ryan plays, upon meeting him, announces, "I'm a flibbertigibbet." It is, indeed, a word. ("A frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person."

My grandma used to tape movies and shows on VHS for us when we were kids. I've been watching this one since I was about 4 and have always loved it. I remember seeing it on DVD later on and being shocked there were parts I hadn't seen, my copy was edited down a little since it had aired on TV.

Another musical I think you'd enjoy is "Singin' in the Rain" from 1952. Great songs and dancing, and lots of fun. And definitely try "Cabaret" from 1972; more risque, but amazing direction and performances.

You would absolutely love the 1954 version of A Star is. Born starring Judy Garland and James Mason. It’s a phenomenal film.

WONDERFUL reaction!!! Thank you so much for reacting to my favourite musical of all time! Can't wait for you to react to Saturday Night Fever! Lots of great dancing in that one!! The songs were written for the play which ran for several years before the movie came out. When they made the movie they eliminated three songs from the play and then added "I Have Confidence" and "Something Good" to the movie. The Broadway musical was very loosely based on a book that Maria wrote. She wrote other books too. The play and the movie compress 10 years of the Von Trapp's life in what seems like a few months in the movie. When they escaped Austria, Maria had already given birth to two girls and was pregnant for a son. The REAL Von Trapps actually had a train station at the rear of their huge back yard. They simply took the train to Italy. They already had contracts to sing throughout Europe and the US. They traveled in a bus throughout the US and Canada and eventually settled in Vermont where they bought a farm. That is where Georg died and is buried. The farm eventually became a singing camp and later a ski lodge. The ski lodge took off and expanded and still exists today. It's still run by the Von Trapps.

37:44 I can't imagine what he must have felt seeing what happened to his country which he loved very much.

Hey Ollie! I've watched several reactors and many of your videos. You are easily my favorite movie reviewer (you're much more than a reactor, you are a reviewer). The analysis you give at the end of each movie is very insightful. And the appreciation you have for each movie shows greatly in your reactions. The little dances that you do whenever a song or the score comes on are so genuine. You're not doing it to be cute. You're actually into it. The puns are clever (and sometimes goofy) as well! Keep up what you are doing! I'm a fan!

Wonderful reaction to this absolute classic. Robert Wise is such an underrated director. Please react to the original 1961 version of West Side Story, which, like The Sound of Music, is also directed by the great Robert Wise and written by Ernest Lehman. It also won Best Picture and Wise also won Best Director, same as with TSOM, winning a total of 10 Oscars out of 11 nominations. Another classic. As far as songs created for the movie, all the songs were from the Broadway musical except for I Have Confidence and Something Good. Do Re Mi was definitely in the stage version, but opened up so beautifully in the movie, being filmed all over Salzburg.

I love this movie. When I was in elementary school, the music teacher would show this film in class the last week before winter break. By the time one was graduating 6th grade and moving on to the junior high I think all of us could recite the movie line by line! You said: “that’s not a word.” I can tell you that it is, indeed, a word. Flibbertigibbet means someone whose chatty, flighty, or light headed. I only know it’s a real word thanks to my elementary music teacher: Miss Hildebrand. I believe almost all of us also didn’t think it was a real word either, but she informed us that it was and pulled out the dictionary to prove it. Not that I have ever used it other than when singing along to the song in this film. :-) The Do-Re-Mi song was written for the stage production. It was written by Rogers, Hammerstein, and two others. In the stage production the song is sung when Maria meets the kids. When the stage production was being changed to a movie, the screenplay writer decided to move the song to later in the film and have it be a montage of the city and countryside. There are three songs that were in the stage production that do not occur in the film and two songs that Rogers specifically wrote for this film: Confidence and Something Good. Two of the three songs removed involved Max and Elsa (the Baroness) while the other song was the one between the Captain and Maria. The stage production also had several other songs in a different order than some of them appear in the movie. The screenwriter said he did this for many reasons, including pacing issues with the film. Because of this, the stage production one sees now may have the songs arranged as in the film and include the film’s added songs, or it may be closer to the original, or be a mixture of the two (with the songs arranged like the stage play, but with the two added songs from the film as well). The movie and stage production are based on a book. The book is written by Maria Von Trapp and is her memoir. The stage and film adaptations are, according to Maria, truthful representations of what she wrote in the book about that period of her life. ***Most of my info about the film, stage, and book come from extra stuff included with the 50th anniversary special bluray/dvd/cd/book that I bought and own. It was filled with all kinds of info about the Von Trapp family, the book, the stage production, the film, the actors, behind the scenes info. Honestly if you can find it, it’s worth checking out! Plus the CD has the soundtrack from the film, the extra songs from the stage, and even versions of the popular songs in other languages! The DVD and Bluray each have different extras. And the book has photos. Great video! Love watching your reactions and listening to your commentary afterwards! I love that you watch a lot of classic films. I grew up with grandparents, parents, and teachers who insisted that I should watch older films, listen to music from previous years, etc. I’m not sure if it’s because I love history so much, because I’m artistic, or both. But I’ve been really glad that I got to watch and experience many of these things as a kid. And I’m always excited when I see others watching them, too. I was a kiddo in the 1980s and a teen in the 1990s, and sure I enjoy seeing folks react to what I enjoyed that was contemporary at the time, I also enjoy seeing folks react to the stuff I enjoyed that was before my lifetime because it’s great to see others appreciate these movies, shows, music, etc the way I did growing up and sometimes still do (because there’s still plenty I haven’t seen/heard).

In the sixteen going on seventeen thing… the girl actually had an injury and was all strapped up.

Thank you so much for this video. It was fun to see your reaction to this classic. Never tire of the sound of the music.

I stayed up until 1 am last night watching you react to this movie. It was so much fun! Thank you from a 70-something-year-old. 😊

Flibittygibbit is a word, just an old one. All the music is by Rogers & Hammerstein written for the Broadway show, starring Mary Martin, of the same name. The show was such a hit it was almost immediately approved for a full treatment movie. Julie Andrews, Maria here, is one of the greatest singers of all time and prior to this played Mary Poppins-so you are quite right about this being reminiscent of that movie. Having 3 great legendary actors in this movie is a sheer joy. It is loosely based on a true story and memoir by Maria Trapp and made into a musical play, then movie. The Trapp family descendants still run the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT where they settled after escaping Austria.

Love your perceptive analysis and how invested you were!😃 Baroness was mature and in love BUT she was planning on sending kids to boarding school. Imagine it's loosely based on a true story! Excellent writing with political intrigue weaved into romance and clever wit.

Nicolas Hammond who played Friedrich the oldest boy grew up to play Spider-Man in the 70s TV series.

Astonishing reaction! This was one of the first musicals I saw live as a kid. I got my chance to be in a production of it few years ago. Lots of the songs and scenes are so iconic they still bring me to tears. 🎼😂

I love your reactions! The movie plot definitely takes a turn for the worse toward the end, it puts a more serious spin on it than you’d think considering the beautiful music and setting you get for most of it. Thanks so much for reacting to this!

Your reaction n studied comments are priceless. Now u know why this movie is an all time favourite. The Captain will always be every womans's heart throb...a movie for all ages n beautiful songs ...Julie Andrew wil never be able to sing like that again due to her vocal chord injury. Definately to be treasured beyond 55 yrs .

Fun fact the one who played Maria was actually pregnant in the movie she also had to have a stunt person when they are climbing the trees also the real Maria von trapp was actually in the movie she was in the scene of I have confidence where Maria is going under the archway

I've seen this so many times but to see it again thru your reactions and intelligent commentaries is so refreshing. Good job.

This movie is definitely one of my favorites of all times! I have been living in Salzburg Austria for the past two months (unfortunately I only have one more left) and it is such a beautiful place to be. Austria in general is just wonderful and I have loved exploring this amazing country. As the Sound of Music was filmed here in Salzburg (at least the outdoor shots and such) there is a Sound of Music tour that I went on with my mom when she dropped me off for school and I'm not sure how often it's here but I recently saw a live performance of the Sound of Music it was so fun! Though it is in German but luckily there are English subtitles. This movie is something I have to watch at least once every year it's so great and the more you watch, the more you are able to notice things you may not have seen the previous time.

Great reaction! Gone With the Wind is the highest grossing film when adjusted for inflation. 😊📽

Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture!

Haha! I love that you saw the bizareness of the nuns singing " How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" as her wedding procession music. As much as I love this movie ( and despite some atrociously wooden acting from Liesl and Rolfe), this has always struck me ( and not just me) as somewhat odd. You also pick up on the duet reprise between Liesl and Maria of 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen, remarking of Maria, " How does SHE know this song?" Very interesting and insightful reactions.

That you said (and then corrected yourself) that this was so Mary Poppins was spot-on since Maria is portrayed by Julie Andrews, who played Mary Poppins in the 1964 live-action Disney movie, for which she won the Best Actress Oscar.

Delighted that you love it! It's so lovely to have your reaction so many generations later.

Several years back, a reviewer of movie musicals in particular reviewed this movie, and at the point where Maria got married, he kept joking around about how that was the ending, and then he was like "What's with all the...Nazis? Um, are you extras? I don't know if anyone told you, but the movie's over!" Then he "realized" that there was stuff about the Anchluss and the Von Trapps leaving Austria. Irl, they managed to get out much earlier and survived. In fact, they survived long enough for the real Maria to appear on a show with Julie Andrews, where she also showed her how to yodel.

Hi RolyPolyOllie Reactions, Thanks for checking out one of my favorite movies. I’ve had the privilege of talking to the great grandchildren of the Captain and Maria von Trapp when I did a high school presentation about Georg von Trapp (the Captain). The grandkids (Sophie, Melanie, Amanda, and Justin (he changed his name to August when he got older) use to tour the world singing, but have since retired to live normal lives. Every once in a while they come together to sing. While the movie is very entertaining, the ending when they flee over the mountains was added for suspense. By the time the family fled Austria Maria and the Captain had been married for eleven years and they had 3 more children together. The family was actually asked to sing for Hitler’s Birthday, but the family declined. The family did leave, but by train to Italy with their suitcases and musical instruments. They made it to America and began singing as a family choir. Eventually they made their way to Stowe Vermont and the mountains reminded the family of Austria so they built a home their. It is now known as the Trapp Family Lodge, a hotel you can stay at and learn about the history of the family.

My parents took me to this when it was first released. I was 5 yrs old and have always loved this movie.

Brilliant reaction. It's so weird to me (because this was must see viewing in my house growing up, and also because I was a choir kid, and we sang all these songs), but it is so awesome to see a new generation enjoying it.

You mentioned the kids having perfect pitch but you didn’t notice at the end of So Long Farewell how all the party guests sing good night to the kids all in perfect pitch. Georg invited only his friends who can sing!😂

There is actually a major cameo in this movie. In one of the shots where Maria and is first going to the Von Trapps in the background the real life Maria Von Trapp walks past.

Although his character was older, Christopher Plummer was only 35 when he played Captain Von Trapp. The actress who played his eldest daughter in the film was actually 25, and had a huge crush on him. Since they were age appropriate, I always wished there was some behind the scenes shenanigans. LOL

What a classic. On TV every year since I was a kid. By the way, a little trivia; this was #1 movie in Asia til Bruce Lee came along. Jackie Chan said it was his favorite movie when he was young.

Wonderful reaction to a wonderful film. I've probably seen this 30 times... but it hits me every time. Just introduced my 10-year old daughter to it, and she loves it, too. If you love remarkable films you'll never forget: "Amelie," "Stranger Than Fiction," and "Pleasantville" are all brilliant you'll absolutely LOVE them. Great stuff!!

I’ve been watching this movie a lot with my mom and honestly Julie Andrews her performance and this is so amazing. she can sing but not the way she used to when she did this movie either way she is still amazing

Robert Wise is a great director.

You should do a Robert Wise track. Day the Earth Stood Still, West Side Story, The Andromeda Strain, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and others perhaps less well known.

This is based on a true story. The entire last act was totally made up to make it more dramatic. In reality, they just walked across the border. Also, the family was already performing when Maria came to tend to a sick kid. There were plans to make a movie, but the property got bounced around studios for so long that they forgot it was a true story. Which is why it bears only partial resemblance to the real story. Since you liked this, you might enjoy watching Camelot, based on Arthurian legends. Great music, too.

Great review man! I’ve loved this movie since I was a young kid. So cool to see someone watch it for the first time and grasp why it’s such an amazing and timeless film. Keep up the good work!

Book to musical to movie. VERY loosely based. I've heard her kids were upset that the dad was made into the strict one. Apparently, he was the softie, and she was the hard-edged one. Do-re-mi was written for the musical. It's so nice to see you react so joyfully. Come to LA. The sing-a-long at the Hollywood Bowl to SOM is mid September.

I watch a ton of reaction channels, and I think you might be the first I’ve seen that has dipped their feet into the classic musicals. Hope you do more!

2 years ago my sisters and o watched the entire thing at the dead of night, it was far longer than we expected and we loved it lol

If you have an opportunity to se this in a movie theater do it. It’s probably the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen. The opening scene flying over the Alps not only sets the scene for the title song sequence, it is also an homage to the opening of West Side Story, where the opening scene is a flyover of New York City. Robert Wise directed both West Side Story and the Sound of Music.

I really recommend The King and I, and My Fair Lady.

Flibbertigibbet is a word, it shows up in Warner Brs cartoons too

Julie Andrews did Mary Poppins right after this. Incredible. And sound of music was filmed on location in Salzburg, Austria. I’ve been to slatzburg and went on the sound of music tour seeing filming locations. This movie is based on rhetorical von trapp family a real famy during nazi invasion of Austria that finally left Australia and settled in Stowe, Vermont. Your reaction is incredible. Love how into it you are. In the 90s Julie Andrews had therapy surgery to fixe nodes and the surgery was botched and she lost her ability to sing high notes like this. Sucks. Not she uses her voice to write children’s books with her daughter. So amazing how she switched to using her voice in a new way and didn’t like her botched surgery keep her down for too long. ABC News did a special a few years ago where they went with Julie Andrews to Austria and saw the filming locations. So sweet. Look it up on RU-vid. Your analysis of the themes and the lighting and the message is spot on. You one one incredible man for all of that. Very wise beyond your years. Impressive. I can’t wait to see more of your reactions.

FYI: "A very old move" would be from the 1930s....

Although I have seen this movie countless times, I just leanred recently that 'Friedrich' - Nicholas Hammond - was the TV Peter Parker on Spiderman in the 'late 70's. My mom met Maria (at the Von Trapp lodge in Stowe VT) - and she said the real-life story was not very much like the movie (with such a beautiful movie and music it is hard to remember that escaping your homeland due to war is not 'beautiful' or 'majestic'). Great reaction...funny how you said it was like Mary Poppins before correcting yourself to Nanny McPhee!

Tip: viewers of your reaction who were born in 1965 (or, more pertinently, before 1965) might not care to hear the movie described as "very old". I would suggest "vintage" or "classic" as alternatives....😂 Seriously, looking forward to this reaction a lot. Just had to pause for this comment while I remembered it.

Fun and weird fact, the boy who played Curt (the smaller/younger boy) was actually older than the boy who played Fredrich.

I grew up watching musicals with my mum. They used to be on TV all the time, usually on Sunday afternoons. I loved the energy of the MGM musicals like Singin' in the Rain, On the Town and The Wizard of Oz and some of the Warner Brothers musicals like Calamity Jane and Seven Brides For Seven Brothers but my favourites were the epic musicals like My Fair Lady, Oliver and Paint Your Wagon. Interesting fact about two of the Von Trapp children that you may not be aware of. Nicholas Hammond who played Friedrich went on in his career to become the first ever live-action Spider-Man on TV back in 1977 in a short lived TV series with three theatrical adventures which were just cobbled together episodes from the TV show. Angela Cartwright who played Brigetta Von Trapp went on to play Penny Robinson in the original Lost in Space TV show which ran for three seasons. Don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but Robert Wise although famous for directing this movie, actually became more associated with science fiction as he directed the first Star Trek movie in 1979 and Michael Crichton's The Andromeda Strain in 1971.

I hope you'll check out Singin' in the Rain with Gene Kelly next. Another classic that holds up

I don't believe for a second that you'd never seen this film before this reaction. However, your commentary is entertaining :) .

They used the song "Edelweiss" as the opening theme to the series "Man in the high castle"

there's a couple seconds when Julie is past the fountain on her way to the bus that the real Maria makes a cameo appearance in the background.

You're one of the most likeable, real, and relatable people on RU-vid. Keep it going.