Is the Sound of Music Iconic or Sappy?

Most Important Characters - Maria, Mother Abbess, and Captain Von Trapp

It is the story of Maria and Captain Von Trapp, but ultimately the Mother Abbess is the one who keeps these two headed towards each other. And the nuns all end up saving the family in the end!

Least Important Character - Rolf

When we looked at characters the story could have done without, it was hard to choose one! The Sound of Music is so well written there aren’t any characters that aren’t important for one way or another. But. When we looked at the role of Rolf, if his relationship with Lisel just didn’t exist, the movie would lose charm (No “16 Going on 17??”) but we feel like all the characters would still end up where they did in the end.

What if Maria had become a nun after she runs away from the Von Trapp family and the Captain’s affections? Would Maria have a better life or Captain Von Trapp?

Maria as a nun. It just doesn’t fit her character! But we think Captain Von Trapp at least would see and understand his children, thanks to Maria’s example. So he would have them to focus on moving forward without her. But Maria would have just been sad and lonely 🙁

What if Captain Von Trapp had been taken to join the military before they were able to escape at the music festival?

This would have taken this movie from a wholesome musical to a dark military film. All of a sudden the family would have been ripped apart and the Captain would have sacrificed himself for them leaving Maria to raise the children alone during World War II. Ouch…😢

Most Underrated Scene - the Break-Up Scene

If you want to watch a calm, collected, and clearly communicated break-up, the scene between the Captain and the Baroness is very well done. Both communicate what they need and where they are at. Then when it doesn’t match up, they respectfully say goodbye. Bravo, not easy to do!

Overall, this movie lives up to its iconic status.

The story and writing are all essential while still warm-hearted and charming. No explosions or gags just to have them. Everything is purposeful and done with class and taste. Sorry internet, we disagree big time 🙂

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