thal, that is a terrible thing to say. i suppose if you were watching it to get tips on how to climb the alps and not get your clothes dirty - it would be helpful. or if you were expecting julie andrews to get naked (not). but, hey - this was a kids movie anyways. and, for the record - i think it is unusual for a star to actually be able to sing. isn't that julie andrews actual voice. see if you can get a porn star to sing. that would be bilge.
for the story that they were using - i don't think any cast could have done any better. 'the lonely goatherd' song that was used for the marionette part is where i learned to yodel with the high tones at the end. i use it whenever a newb is on the bike trail and i suddenly come up on them on the right side of the road and they're going the other direction on that side. of course, this wouldn't work in england. at least they look up. it's the high notes that do it. gets people to pay attention. i think, also, the singing is what got the von trapp family to put 'one foot in front of the other.' to escape the nazi's as an entire family was a feat that not many others were so successful at.
anyways, thal - you have no imagination. can't you imagine how it must have been for poor mr von trappe. all those children. not many nannies care that much anymores to do things with children that increase mind power. you'd have to pay a lot for a maria.
and what about those scenic pictures of the alps. i suppose that doesn't affect you either. i always think of the clean and clear snow and water. you know, like ricola. clear tones and clear sky and water. what do you call that looooonnng horn they blow? anyways, i think swiss people are nice, too. they always put things back in the right place.
Topic: The Sound of Music