Naughty but nice Nun falls in love with father of 7 naughty but nice children who run for their lives from those naughty but nasty Nazi's. Fun-filled songfest for all the family.

Julie Andrews is a goddess of a governess, in this uplifting tale of World War Two almost-treachery, love and singing without falling off bicycles.

Oh my, a truly excellent movie of Austrian warbling, without, thankfully, the leg and foot slapping that sentence normally implies. I'm only kidding of course, Austria has both McDonalds and electricity today, I am told, and those Nazi's have been banished to the less publicized of political parties (allowing us to sleep comfortably in our beds at nicht!).

A small criticism would be that it stereotypes nuns somewhat. I have met more than three nuns in my time and they are really quite witty and cheeky in the main, not like the stuffy, stuck up bitches we see in this production. Perfect!

"Climb every mountain.... till you find your dream."

Maria (Julie Andrews) is an unsuccessful Nun who is encouraged to find a job outside of the Nunnery.

She becomes a governess to the von Trapp family; beloved, after a sticky start.

Captain von Trapp is set to marry, but Maria loves him. The children ensure their 'coming together', which leads to marriage (in Maria's old convent church).

They break into song on a number of occasions throughout the movie (including on bicycles), and so enter a contest.

To avoid the Nazi's, and escape into Switzerland, they sneak out before the end of the concert they have just won for singing.

They all live happily ever after following a long walk.

"Try to catch a participation Sound of Music, they are really quite fine. Thankfully there is no water pistol moment, which so inspired those revelers in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, but there will always be a welcome in the hillside for those who enjoy dressing up as a nun, or in curtain material at only 27c a foot."

"I've been to the Chinese Theater in Hollywood Boulevard. By the looks of Julie Andrew's feet and hands she must be under 5 foot, maybe closer to 4 and a half. Surely a woman that small could have escaped under the legs of the Nazi's?"

"After watching this movie you will be singing at least one of the songs. Or if you are a street punk, your own version to the same tunes with more expletives."

"Not only family entertainment, but also a study of pre world war Nazi Austria. Joyous. Memorable. A true classic."

In the Nazi salute position, or the receiving of the bread on the tongue position, depending on your political and religious preference. (Both together could prove awkward if it is a small room.)

Just about enough. Thankfully, that cheeky but chirpy Maria never disrobes to the position of butt nakedness (if this is likely to offend, ensure that you watch her other movie Victor Victoria in which she goes topless).

There are a couple of funny moments, but the movie really exudes feel-good warmth during a testing time in Austria's political history.

Never take on Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and seven professional child actors on in an amateur talent contest. Your butts will be theirs.

Dogs love this movie as it features bicycles, which all dogs enjoy chasing. They do this as they all harbor the (deeply subconscious) notion that they would be able to ride the bike if they ever catch up. They will never attempt to get on the bike with a human watching for reasons of doggie street cred.

Cats also enjoy this movie as Julie Andrews is cat sized and they enjoy playing with her.

Pigeons, for some reason, are scared of this movie. Ensure there is an open window in the room for them to use if distressed or your could be shit bombed into submission by the varmints.

A small Second World War medal, never stuck up anyone's ass.

A must see movie. A nice family film with uplifting songs and good performances all round. Julie Andrews is perfect.