i saw this movie when i was 7 years old for the first time back in 1972 in El Salvador. From that moment i knew it was going to be my favorite movie of all time.
Me neither and me too. I watched it again 2 days ago for the first time in about 15 years. What a treat. I still know it word for word but it was a long enough break to almost enjoy it anew. This scene is EVERYTHING! What chemistry! Sweet Jesus!
This is the most realistic Hollywood portrayal of "chemistry", "romance" and "falling in love". No words. No grand gestures. No wild theatrics. Just simple, silent realizations. Just the pieces falling into their own places on their own, without being forced. Just two people, doing their thing, and they just, literally, *fall* in love.
It was of a time that we actually touched each other in a non seual manner. Music was also much more humane. Dancing was seen as a social interaction between m/f. M/f danced with each other in a manner that they actually spoke to each other. Males led. Females followed. Defined (bi-gender relationships) existed an the infinity of "genders" did not exist. Binary genders existed. Gentlemen treated women like ladies.
I don't get tire of watching Christopher and Julie dancing. It's a beautiful couple. The way Christopher looks at her, and Julie's innocent performance, it's what makes the dance so delightful to watch.
They used to teach children from a young age (from "good families") how to dance and carry themselves with grace. Courtly living, etc. By the time I was a kid they settled for the square dance :/ That hick dance will never come in handy and certainly does not demonstrate grace.
You can still learn how to dance like this through a "ballroom dance school" or something like that, but it's not a regular thing. Some people also run "ettiquette" classes for children, but it's not a regular thing either. In my Aussie school, we were also taught square dances and a couple of Aussie "bush dances." Strip the Willow is a fun dance, but not really a graceful one.
lucy rosevelt i use to have to do this type of dancing at Walter Shalk or however you spell it. It wasn't this intense but it was like that type of dancing.
I am in an Austrian / Bavarian folk dance group in California, USA. People do still dance like this, but it's harder to find. Actually, it's interesting because this Laendler is not a real folk dance but I still absolutely love it. Many of the movements are fairly true to form, like the großes Fenster figure and the part where she is spinning as he walks. Also the beginning of the sheet music from the film features an Eingang which is the way the men traditionally start the dance. As someone who can dance real Laendlers I respect the choreographers for doing their homework before coming up with this.
It’s so neat how the laendler is an echo of The Lonely Goatherd. Back then it was a children’s song that showed her connection with the children and now it’s a grown up version, underlining that she she belongs with the Captain too. And since we already heard it earlier in the musical (but in a different version), it feels familiar and like coming home, even when you may not immediately recognise that it’s the same music. It’s such a neat trick.
It's that smile he gives her at the end, when they both realize what their true feelings are for each other. One of the best love stories ever filmed. Nothing explicit or vulgar. I remember how enchanted I was the first time I saw it.
@@CallMeGailyn And ACKSHULLY, to call it acting is just another way of restating what I already said. And what I said was "chemistry", not horniness. Chemistry is not about one actor being sexually attracted to their acting partner. In Turner & Hooch, Tom Hanks had chemistry with a giant mastiff. In "Easy A", Stanley Tucci has chemistry with salad tongs. PS: As for Plummer being gay - he never claimed to be, not even in the memoir he wrote in the 2000s. For what it's worth, he was married 3x, the third time for over 50 years. Yes, he did play a gay man in the movies - that's what we call "good acting".
@manuelorozco7760 Any Robert Wise helmed movie, whether musical or drama, is perfection, in my opinion. My favorite is the 1963 horror classic "The Haunting" loosely based on the novel "The Haunting of Hill House," by Shirley Jackson. Camera angles, noises, and acting make you as nervous as any CGI monster or ghost would. You never see or truly understand why anything like this should happen and that will always be far more scary! If you haven't seen it, do! A masterpiece, of acting, of directing, lighting, everything!
@manuelorozco7760 Fair enough. It's more a psychological mystery than a gore fest. Still a masterpiece that illustrates R. Wise's true talent for storytelling. That's all. :)
He may have mocked it, but it remains a film that can be enjoyed by many people no violence, no swearing no phoney CGI. Just sing along songs and a bit of a Cinderella story.
He said it grew on him over the years, and by the time he passed away, he was saying he had been wrong not to like it! Better late than never, I guess..all time favorite movie, even to this day. RIP Mr. Plummer. And I might add as a young child watching him in this movie, I knew I would never be gay!🤭
And this is what sexual tension feels like folks. Watching this scene literally makes me blush. The chemistry and the unspoken emotions between them are so physically palpable it's almost unbearable at times. You are just aching for them to be together. Their shyness, the innocence of the dance, the repression of their own emotions, and their own growing realization of the feelings between them all make this scene the most romantic film scene ever, hands down. I feel like I'm intruding on a private moment watching it.
Speechless. Oh speechless. Sometimes I feel like the baroness here. Again I wish to see myself in Maria... finding love where I least imagined or deserved.
TJ P lovely, but i thought it was the first time their eyes met and then she lowered her eyes, not being able to handle the direct loving intention of his gaze 😶 @ 1:10
Just that tension....it's like when the King of Siam takes Anna by the waist during "Shall We Dance" and you can feel your shoulders drop like melting butter
@Senyora Santibañez I'm not so sure. My much younger girlfriend, a millennial, just texted me this clip a few days ago. The human heart hasn't changed. Sensitivity isn't dead, nor is love.
I love how the mood changes throughout the dance. In the beginning, Maria is a bit anxious, maybe thinking, "I really shouldn't be doing this, but I'm going to for the children." Eventually, she starts having fun with it, and relaxes a little. Towards the end, she looks into the Captain's eyes and starts blushing and again starts thinking, "I really shouldn't be doing this." This scene is so perfect and I love it so much, it's definitely one of my favourite parts of the movie.
"I really should not be doing this.....but it just feels so warm. No, get your self together, Maria. I should not be doing this. But the way he looks into my eyes, it makes me weak to the knees. No, i should not be doing this." Maria's exact thoughts during this dance
And what about the mood of the captain? Just before he starts this scene, when he appears at the door and sees her trying to dance with the child, he smiles maliciously and thinks, "Oh, I really should be doing that." Then, take the child away and with a cynical smile he offers his hand to Maria, thinking, "This is absolutely what I should be doing." Then, while Maria turns around him, he looks down at her legs, thinking, "This is definitely what I want to do."😁
As a kid I always thought the Baraoness was a right cow. Now that I'm much older. I realise she wasn't. She gracefully walked out when she realised that the captain's heart lay elsewhere
Yes, he was her man and she realized that for Maria this could ruin her as a novice if she was just on an infatuation and not love.. Rumors would swirl since she lived in his house. The Baroness gave her the right advice to go back and see what she really wanted and not ruin their relationship and her reputation only to change her mind. She was a real one!
@@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi She was graceful. She told the captain that she finally saw Maria loved him and was not just on an infatuation with a handsome, rich man.
+Christiana Baden Ditto too. This scene had more "sensual" aspect than anything Holly-Weird could ever create. It is wonderful that a film could be made to portray love and attraction without the crudeness we see too often in TV. This scene shows more with showing less and that is art.....don't see anything ever to compare to it. Good film making is not about reality---truthfully if one wants reality go to the morgue. It's about fantasy in a realistic believable way that is effective and real to enjoy.
+Matt L Well, I think a large part of it is the gentleness of it. It's not an overly dramatic or ostentatious scene, but it's intimate and sweet while still being innocent.
“I don’t suppose I’m used to dancing.” --Maria’s response to blushing. Meanwhile, the Captain’s smile is saying, “That’s just my charm working on you.”
Yes! When she first backs away, he looks crushed! Afraid he misread the situation, but that blush and that smile confirmed to him, she felt what he felt. 🥰
Part of the beauty here is that she doesn't have a fancy dress on or a lot of makeup. He loves her for who she is not her possessions. He loves her also because she loves his children.
If you're feeling curious or interested there is an Indian movie "kuch kuch hota hai" you might like. It's famous, prob on netflix (with English subtitles). The pair never even kiss & it's to this day the most in love I've ever seen anyone in a movie!! There is a dancing scene as well lol. I LOVE the sound of music & this scene reminded me of it.
You wouldn't think of finding a "manly" man in a musical. You usually think of "manly" men as the Stallones or the Schwarzeneggers killing and shooting their way through. But Captain Von Trapp encapsulates everything a true man should be. Strong, courageous, noble, prideful, selfless, passionate, loving, gentle, firm...he has it all. If you want a good example of what real men are like, look no further than captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music.
nenabunena Perhaps because his hairstyle and the gray color hair. Before shooting Chris must coloring his blond hair turn gray for make him look older than his real age.
Did you know that the real Captain von Trapp was a "manly man" too? He was Austria's biggest war hero in World War I, a submariner when you practically had to have a death wish to get into one of those metal death traps. He was admired as a warrior all over the western world because his sub scored the most "kills" of any sub from any country. That's why the Nazis pressured him so hard to sign up with them--his enormous prestige and patriotism would have added immensely to their credibility.
She saw Maria as competition but she knew George’s heart and knew that he wasn’t with her but Maria and while it hurt, she stepped aside and let him be happy!
@@stangerling9412 Me too. She was SO classy when she realized that she didn’t stand a chance with him though. Everything about this movie is sheer perfection. I swear if Hollywood ever attempts a remake I am definetely going to revolt BIG TIME.
lynnandersonfan I was 16 when I saw this Movie for the first time and I fell in love with Christopher Plummer. My friends fell in love with Tom Cruise and Patrick Swayze but not me :D
+Courtney Harmon Yes, yes of course, Courtney. I was simply teasing you! 'Tis the season for jolly, holly and all that...fa la la la la la la la la la ivy jazz! : )
Every once in a while I rewatch this scene to remind myself that relationships and love aren’t always as awful as I tend to make them out to be. Life really can be so beautiful
I love how she steps away after she and the captain get too close to each other. It really shows how she does want to be intimate with the Captain, however she is still to shy to show her feelings, and even more clearer she doesn't want anyone to know that she is in love with the Captian. That's the art of Julie Andrew's performance!
She's being pulled into a vortex. She's incredibly excited and desperately afraid. It goes against everything she's supposed to do and feel--but it's overwhelming, and she can't hide it. Nothing more honest than a blush
Un dans austriac minunat , iar protagonistii sant ca doi fluturasi care plutesc .Filmul mi-a placut enorm , l-am vazut in urma cu vreo 55 ani prima data , iar atunci m-a fascinat .💯💯🇷🇴
0:03 Look at Brigitta’s face when she realizes her dad is about to dance with her governess. So easy to miss but one of my favorite moments in the film. This is the first time it’s occuring to her that her dad may be interested in Maria, and she’s just awed and overjoyed at the realization that Maria might officially be her new mom and stay forever!
I have a theory that the reason the Captain smiled at the end was because he now knew that she had feelings too. We didn't know it then, but later on he admits he loved her from day one.
@@scottdraper1244 Is the world better now? I doubt it, suicide rates are high, crime is unstoppable and people are dying from a world-class virus. The world is worse than ever.
Scott Draper I feel the opposite. I feel as all the old values die, the world is going to hell. Kids don’t show as much respect to elders anymore. Marriage isn’t as sacred. In the past people were more reserved when it came to sex. Now people don’t believe in abstinence. They move in before marriage. Everyone is easily offended. Everything is political. No such thing as compromise or an effort to compromise. Divorce rates are higher than they ever should be. Religion isn’t valued.
In the movie, Captain Von Trapp was already in love with Maria and his dancing with her was just the ticket to get her to open her heart to him. His subtle smile when she blushed showed she had made his day. It really is one of the most romantic and authentic scenes in film history.
Just hearing this Germanlike folk music is enough to call up,thoughts of walking through Hersheypark,in Hershey,PA,where you can hear music like classical music,polkas,and yes,even German music,on the loudspeakers throughout the main section of the amusement park.
A beautifully romantic scene when the Captain and Maria realize that they love one another. Surely one of cinema's great love stories. Christopher was incredibly charismatic and handsome.
The pause when he turns his back to her. The way she reaches before he steps forwards. His smile when their hands connect on his shoulder. I adore this film.
People say Titanic or The Notebook are the "greatest love stories of all time," but *this* is the true greatest love story of all time. No extravagant events. No wild misadventures to capture the 'chemistry' between the couple. No poor meets rich. It's just simple and an intimate moment between two equals that are just coming to a silent realization naturally. Something that's not too hard to do, but Hollywood feels like it won't make for a good love story. You don't have to force the love story to make the plot move along. Just let it develop for itself and let the chemistry speak for itself and you'll end up with results like this.
The director of this was obviously very intelligent. You'll likely know it's a 1965 movie, so could be such matters were better understood back in those days! I was born near the end of 1962.
Maria starts dancing with Kurt as a governess, she teaches him practically. With the Captain she cannot hide behind the masque of the teacher, she is not anymore a trainee nun, and I think she gets confused, what is her role NOW ? what is she doing there dancing with her employer, the distinguished naval officer dressed in his formal suit and father of the children she takes care of? She is definitely in awe of him! All her life she has learned to respect and revere and offer. She looks at him solemnly, shyly, she does not know how to behave, he surely honours her by offering his hand to dance with her. She surely admires him but now the roles are completely different. He is a man and she is a woman, should she look around or at him but she cannot look at him as she feels weirdly. She tries decently to act her role in the dance BUT the emotions start to blow her heart and mind as the dance changes style from distant and theatrical to a growing attachment, proximity and intimacy. The distance between them as they dance in the beginning favours her in her effort to hide her confusion but in the middle of the dance it gets more and more difficult for her. The Captain, the employer, the father is such A MAN, she looks at her sooo calmly, peacefully, decently. He is focused on her as a true dance partner should be. When the dance changes style from thetrical to intimate and face-to-face and eyes-to-eyes, at first the Captain offers her his hand, she grasps it understanding the following growing closeness and feeling bewildered, whereas he smiles slightly, yes he is building a sentimental interaction and he is succeeding, she responds. At the final scene of the dance, because of the intimate eye contact, the closeness of the bodies, the moonlight, her mind just blows off! and gets red, she now gets the hint that he clicks her sexually, as a man. She is in love with him. Now she feels wonder, what is going on? she needs time to realize her emotions. And get paralyzed, she cannot dance anymore, She covers her cheeks when Brigitta tells her that she is red, she apologizes that she is not accustomed to dancing, again she tries to cover things up and hide. He looks at her in wonder, why did she stop, did he make some mistake? he tries to understand...and when she says that she is not used to dancing, then he finally understands, she has fallen for him!! For me, it is the most romantic dance scene ever filmed!!
Actually this is my favorite scene from the entire movie. The dance is lovely just as it is artistic; but I especially love when she said, "I don't remember anymore," in an attempt to run from her inner feelings. Epic indeed.
compelling point, either that or she became so overwhelmed with emotion that she actually did forget the steps...either way, the entire story essentially hinges on this moment...and Director RW and the cast masterfully captured it with eloquence.
I am now 67 and grew up in a small town in central virginia USA. my parents planned a trip to the city, richmond, an hour away, to see the matinee. It was in one of the Lowes theaters, elaborately decorated. My father wore a suit and tie and my mom dressed to the nines and us in our sunday church clothes. I sat by the wall. We were a family of four. I remember crying and crying because i thought that tool rolf was gojng to give them up in the cemetery. Thank god for the nuns. Ive seen it at least a hundred times, probably more once it came out on vhs tape and then dvd and streaming. There will never be another movie like it.
@@leslieschott754 I agree. There's a video on either prime or paramount about the guy who ran the camp and his family lived literally right next door. His wife had a large flower, veggie garden and she's showing it off to a guest. Mind blowing. I can't remember now, but I think it was Patton who when they freed the camp was so angry he made the towns people clean it up. As to Rolf, he wasn't based on a real person, and they did not escape over the mountains. Years ago I saw an interview of Maria, and she sang in it, lovely voice. She said she fell in love with the children first, the capt not so much. But they escaped on a train and then a boat to America. They applied to go as good will ambassadors of the nazis, and stayed in America and built a lodge in New England, but to earn money the kids were forced to work singing. As adults they were bitter because they toured so much. That's what I recall, but you should maybe wiki it to check those facts. There will never be another movie like it. When my son was a baby, I'd sing the most romantic scene from any movie, them in the gazebo singing, I must have done something good. He talked really early, and I'd hold him for prebed bottle, he'd take the bottle out of his mouth and say, no sing, mommie, no sing. He's 33 now. I'm going to leave a vm on his phone singing it right now. Ha. Hope you have a lovely day, Patricia
@@blacsouljah my guess is how the scene was directed AND the acting. the way the camera tenderly follows their dance with no harsh cuts and the way they just dance saying no words but they keep looking at each other... magic
This is sheer beauty. One of the most iconic moments in cinema history. What a beautiful chemistry. The dance steps are so soft and lovely. It seems as if two swans are gliding on water.🥰😍😃😀
I grew up listening to the original "Sound of Music" album with Mary Martin..I knew ever word, every nuance,every beat, Everything to every song..I listened for years .. When that movie came out and my mother took me to see it at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, I could hardly contain myself..Thank God they didn't kick people out of the theaters back then... I was singing all the songs word for word louder than I should have..I probably sounded like I was singing a national anthem...lol
Perhaps the most elegant little dance scene I have seen in the movies. The gentle music, the fluent choreography, the meaning behind it all, the romance. It really is a beautiful moment in the film.
It's wonderful to see classic moments from iconic movies like "The Sound of Music" being appreciated! The Laendler dance is such a beautiful and elegant scene, showcasing not just the talent of the actors, but also the timeless charm of the film. It's a testament to the enduring power of music and dance to convey emotion and story. Keep enjoying these wonderful cinematic experiences! 🎬🎶✨
Eat your hearts out youngsters. Movies like this one are once in a lifetime. That is... If you live in the right moment. There never was, or has been, another movie as beautiful as this one. I was lucky to be 6 years old when it first came out. I've had 50 wonderful years to watch it over and over again. Unlike me... It never gets old.
I may be young, but this movie always has me coming back. It's so beautiful, especially with the character interactions, the romance, the music, and the settings. They couldn't have made it at any other time, with different people, in a different place, or with different music. Julie Andrews is absolutely perfect, and I'm glad she's still alive now, because she is a magnificent lady to be cherished.
I loved reading this comment. It feels nice to know I'm not the only who "actively" preserves all beautiful memories from past lives... Revisiting them every now and then and enjoying them just as much as the first time. I shall keep this side of me. Like you, at 50 years of age I'll still gush over "The Landler". ♥
I love this movie so much, but the sad thing is that I've only seen it once, and that was during one of my classes two years back. my parents don't allow me to watch romantic movies, which is altogether stupid, so I take the clips I can get 😅 but this scene is one of my favorites, and the chemistry between them is amazing. they nailed actual romance in this movie, which is a miracle in itself. I do have to ask, does anyone know a way to watch this online, for free? I'd like to reawaken old memories
This is still the best version, for me anyway. The subtle looks in their eyes and the way every inch and every line and every detail of their faces counts for everything. What they actually *did* with their faces was only a very, very little but it says so much. And you don't even *think* at first of what an excellent, stunning, remarkable job the actors are doing of *acting*. You just think of how the characters are *feeling*. And it seems as if it *isn't* even acting. That's how you can tell what splendid acting it really *is*. They did good. *Really* good. Not just the camera *on* their faces, either. Their own faces did more than half of the work. Maybe *most* of the work. Wow. They're that good. They're really that good. Nobody else was ever that good in those roles. Splendid. Marvelous. Lovely. Brilliant. Beautiful. Handsome. Talented. Forever.
I saw a movie in which M. Plummer played the role of a Red Indian (can't remember the name) and was stunned at the wonderful physiqeu of the man and great acting. Many years ago, also in Counter strike 😮 1:50
As achingly charming as the blossoming Romance is between Maria and the Captain, my heart truly breaks for the Baroness. I believe she loved the Captain in her own way, but it was not the kind that passionately stirred the Captain's longing to an awakening he never knew. There is a bittersweet melancholy attached to the unrequited coupling that never came to be. Even so, I adore the Baroness all the same. Maria captured the Captain's heart because he eventually came to see a woman of steely strength with an undisclosed coating of sweet and virtuous delicateness, beneath the outward display of sharp tongued fierceness. Oh, how I cherish this most beloved movie, let me count the ways...
I saw you have a sharp observation and very kind heart. I felt the same for the Baroness. You probably noted a missed step when Maria tried to reach the Captain. I speculate this is not an actor's mistake. Rather, it shows Maria had been years away from the folk dance she was with when she was a young girl. Great movie and great pieces. For your gentle and kind heart, I wish to bless you.
Arthur Lander Arthur: Thank you for your gracious and kind words. Your comment is equally reflective of astute observation. Indeed, Maria did appear to tread foreign territory when she stepped into the Captain's world. It was a world filled with Aristocratic socialites whom the Captain and Baroness had comfortably come to call their own. Maria's appeal in many ways laid in the simple way she lived her life, and it was that untouched grace that I think drew the Captain to her. However, I hold a special candle for the Baroness as well. Her sophistication and refined elegance brought a special element all its own to the characters' story lines. There is a very telling scene in the film when the Baroness and Captain admit to each other that beyond appearances, names and titles, they both long to find love. They are searching for something beyond the temporal and detached buzz of social activity. He calls the Baroness his "Savior" at one point, and I believe he means it whole heartedly. She brings beauty back into his life and He eventually comes to see it in the form of a Maria, because of her.
You sum it all up pretty well ... it does take a person (of either gender) of immense character to realise, no matter how much they want someone to be theirs that they should step back and let someone else rightfully take their place because it was more meant to be - as the baroness did ... I love the way the look on the captain's face at 1:33/1:34 changes from astonishment at that point, to a rather smug smirk at 1:42. This is my mothers favourite movie, and i'm more than happy to watch it once a year if it comes on tv ... You also have to admire the captain for the way he was uncompromising in his non-acceptance of the nazi takeover of his beloved country ... but also for his intelligence in the way he balanced this non compromising of his own personal values with not endangering his family. I was stunned last year to learn it was actually a true story when I was driving in my car and the news came on the radio that '... the last of the von trap family singers had died (in new York it think?)...'
The Baroness never would have made it over the Alps and would have been miserable in the States. Maria won his heart because she was of HIS Austria which was slipping away under Nazi rule even as the Baroness was angling to become the mistress of the soon-to-be-seized assets of the Captain.
I am almost afraid to say I can't stop watching The sound of Music I first saw it when I was twenty I am now 77yrs!! Although Christopher didn't like being in the movie he did a grand job He was drop dead gorgeous He was a great actor X Lov
It is charming to watch the captain in a folk dance in full formal dress. He has been too rigid with himself and his children. Maria's honest simplicity is breaking through the shell and he is becoming human again. Notice the soft clicking of their heels as they move through the steps. This adds to the impression of a windup clockwork toy, two figures dancing forever and always.
What I love about this scene is how little edits there are. It's like the editor wants us to enjoy their dancing as it unfolds in real time. Lovely scene.
Such lovely dancing - so many moves, so co-ordinated. I used to sew costumes. The skirt on Julie's costume is amazing. It looks like a heavy, home-made, peasant outfit, but actually it's light as a feather and very responsive. It swirls and twirls like anything. A real pro designed that.
+Miley Cyrus Rocks We still do dance like this here in Vienna :) Almost all girls go to dancing lessons and then a grand ball when they are sophomores and all boys when they are seniors.
I finally figured out why this scene works so much. Almost the entirety of this sequence is in either a wide or a medium shot with very few cuts in between. It's as if the movie wants to convey that there is no one else but them in the world. Outstanding!
I have it on DVD, also one of how the film was made. For me the best part of Sound of Music. But I must say, the whole film was a Masterpiece, I kan play him every week, and will never get tired of him. ❤❤❤❤
I didn’t realise as a kid that this film was like 3 hours long lmaoo... i was obsessed with it... the time just flew by
Same for me. I was awestruck.
i saw this movie when i was 7 years old for the first time back in 1972 in El Salvador. From that moment i knew it was going to be my favorite movie of all time.
@@MM-ox5go It's one of those timeless movies.
Me neither and me too. I watched it again 2 days ago for the first time in about 15 years. What a treat. I still know it word for word but it was a long enough break to almost enjoy it anew. This scene is EVERYTHING! What chemistry! Sweet Jesus!
Same for me...
This is the most realistic Hollywood portrayal of "chemistry", "romance" and "falling in love". No words. No grand gestures. No wild theatrics. Just simple, silent realizations. Just the pieces falling into their own places on their own, without being forced. Just two people, doing their thing, and they just, literally, *fall* in love.
So agree with you!
I especially love how opposite they are in personalities and STILL they fell in love.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
I can't improve on that!
I don't think I could have put it better myself... I kinda wanna make everything you've said into a quote :p ^_^
Their dance is one of the most romantic, lovely scenes ever filmed.
I agree
It doesnt hurt that theyre two of the best actors who have killer chemistry onscreen. They really managed to do everything right with this movie.
It was of a time that we actually touched each other in a non seual manner.
Music was also much more humane.
Dancing was seen as a social interaction between m/f.
M/f danced with each other in a manner that they actually spoke to each other.
Males led.
Females followed.
Defined (bi-gender relationships) existed an the infinity of "genders" did not exist.
Binary genders existed.
Gentlemen treated women like ladies.
@@davidgiles4681 this ☝🏻☝🏻
Indeed watched it since I was a child multiple times I still think I'd watch it even in my senior years ...💞 live SOM🎶 it's just a classic
The dance that said, "She will never be a nun".
Oo my god this comment😂
I am watching in 2021. It is so romantic. Ooooooo
But she ran back to the convent and very nearly did become a nun because she had no idea how to handle what she was feeling.
The Mother Superior knew exactly what was happening and that’s why she made Maria go back to the captain house!
Lolllll
I love how during this dance Maria looks at the floor or her surroundings for a lot of the time but the captain only looks at her
Eve Matley
I agree!❤!
Me too!!
Judge Judy
Exactly
It makes the mood of the dance more graceful 💕
I don't get tire of watching Christopher and Julie dancing. It's a beautiful couple. The way Christopher looks at her, and Julie's innocent performance, it's what makes the dance so delightful to watch.
I know what you mean. I’ve seen the movie 10 times
Sigh xxxxx
It’s the way he looks at her.he looks so in love 😍
Smitten with each other
I wholeheartedly agree! I must watch this twice a day.
, just love it and the good feeling it brings.
I wish ppl still danced like this
They used to teach children from a young age (from "good families") how to dance and carry themselves with grace. Courtly living, etc. By the time I was a kid they settled for the square dance :/ That hick dance will never come in handy and certainly does not demonstrate grace.
You can still learn how to dance like this through a "ballroom dance school" or something like that, but it's not a regular thing. Some people also run "ettiquette" classes for children, but it's not a regular thing either. In my Aussie school, we were also taught square dances and a couple of Aussie "bush dances." Strip the Willow is a fun dance, but not really a graceful one.
In Austria we still have ball season every winter :) formal dancing is fun! :)
lucy rosevelt i use to have to do this type of dancing at Walter Shalk or however you spell it. It wasn't this intense but it was like that type of dancing.
I am in an Austrian / Bavarian folk dance group in California, USA. People do still dance like this, but it's harder to find. Actually, it's interesting because this Laendler is not a real folk dance but I still absolutely love it. Many of the movements are fairly true to form, like the großes Fenster figure and the part where she is spinning as he walks. Also the beginning of the sheet music from the film features an Eingang which is the way the men traditionally start the dance. As someone who can dance real Laendlers I respect the choreographers for doing their homework before coming up with this.
Still the most romantic scene ever! Who's still watching 2020??
I am....from the Philippines.....I love this scene very much...again and again.....and..
Totally agree, this movie reminds me of better times. Hope you’re all doing well, from Chicago
Me too.
I am! This is the most realistic and healthy relationship in a movie that STILL. Is dreamy. Some movies are pure fantaisie and that's it.
ME!
It’s so neat how the laendler is an echo of The Lonely Goatherd. Back then it was a children’s song that showed her connection with the children and now it’s a grown up version, underlining that she she belongs with the Captain too. And since we already heard it earlier in the musical (but in a different version), it feels familiar and like coming home, even when you may not immediately recognise that it’s the same music. It’s such a neat trick.
Now that you mention it, it DOES sound like The Lonely Goatherd.
Very cool! I never noticed!
Wow, how interesting. I never realised. Well spotted.
Yes it is. I'd expect not many would have picked that up
A very astute observation!
It's that smile he gives her at the end, when they both realize what their true feelings are for each other. One of the best love stories ever filmed. Nothing explicit or vulgar. I remember how enchanted I was the first time I saw it.
i am still enchanted by it - 60 years later!
Really decent and respectful
Im more enchated at the last time I see it.... Such a beautyful moment in film history.
@@patriciagraham2287 me too. I am 67 now, was probably about 8 or 9 maybe first time watched it at the cinema. No DVDS in those days.
@@bernadettespeakman355 I'm 67 as well and our teacher took us. What an unforgettable movie and teacher, Mrs. Erving, thank you, ma'am!
RIP Christopher Plummer. You’ll forever remain the ultimate gentleman.
Definitely
💔💔💔💔💔💔
AMO ESTE FILME
In the movies but not so much in real life. research him
😭😭😭😭🙏
One of the most beautiful and romantic scenes in film.
Now THAT is what you call "chemistry".
Actually that's what we call "good acting". He was gay.
@@CallMeGailyn And ACKSHULLY, to call it acting is just another way of restating what I already said.
And what I said was "chemistry", not horniness. Chemistry is not about one actor being sexually attracted to their acting partner. In Turner & Hooch, Tom Hanks had chemistry with a giant mastiff. In "Easy A", Stanley Tucci has chemistry with salad tongs.
PS: As for Plummer being gay - he never claimed to be, not even in the memoir he wrote in the 2000s. For what it's worth, he was married 3x, the third time for over 50 years. Yes, he did play a gay man in the movies - that's what we call "good acting".
Chemistry is about being comfortable with each other and making good match on screen. And do look amazing together on screen
@@CallMeGailyn Why would you say he's gay? IMDB shows he was married to three different women.
@@CallMeGailyn he won an Oscar for playing a gay man-there’s a difference 😉.
I cannot believe as a little girl watching this, I never realized how handsome the Captain was. Where were my brains?
+Lemon Drops It was the one of a little girl ;)
+em. Ahaha, so true!
Ughhh good point, I'm 36 now and I'm like, holy hell he's hot!! Poor Maria!!!
When I was a little girl watching this, my mother said he was so handsome and I did not realize it either, but man, I know what she meant now. =)
Sarcastic Sugar same here! Now as an adult I think the Captain is pretty rugged and sexy
3 cheers to Robert Wise, the director, for his eye for the subtle details and the grand sweeping moments. Perfect.
I’m a fan of SOM as I am of West Side Story
@manuelorozco7760 Any Robert Wise helmed movie, whether musical or drama, is perfection, in my opinion.
My favorite is the 1963 horror classic "The Haunting" loosely based on the novel "The Haunting of Hill House," by Shirley Jackson. Camera angles, noises, and acting make you as nervous as any CGI monster or ghost would. You never see or truly understand why anything like this should happen and that will always be far more scary! If you haven't seen it, do! A masterpiece, of acting, of directing, lighting, everything!
@@kathleencowley7772 I’m not a horror fan
@manuelorozco7760 Fair enough. It's more a psychological mystery than a gore fest. Still a masterpiece that illustrates R. Wise's true talent for storytelling. That's all. :)
@@kathleencowley7772 Still not my thing
Godspeed, Captain. I know this wasn't your favorite role, but some of us have loved you our whole lives because of it. Rest in peace.
He may have mocked it, but it remains a film that can be enjoyed by many people no violence, no swearing no phoney CGI. Just sing along songs and a bit of a Cinderella story.
My current job is not my favorite role.
Yes, I fell for him when did this dance with Julie!!
Global00Vintage you are right 100%.
He said it grew on him over the years, and by the time he passed away, he was saying he had been wrong not to like it! Better late than never, I guess..all time favorite movie, even to this day. RIP Mr. Plummer. And I might add as a young child watching him in this movie, I knew I would never be gay!🤭
And this is what sexual tension feels like folks.
Watching this scene literally makes me blush. The chemistry and the unspoken emotions between them are so physically palpable it's almost unbearable at times. You are just aching for them to be together. Their shyness, the innocence of the dance, the repression of their own emotions, and their own growing realization of the feelings between them all make this scene the most romantic film scene ever, hands down. I feel like I'm intruding on a private moment watching it.
Speechless. Oh speechless. Sometimes I feel like the baroness here. Again I wish to see myself in Maria... finding love where I least imagined or deserved.
My heart flutters whenever I see this scene. Something about it is just so romantic it literally causes heart palpitations.
So eloquently put!!! You've described this scene with such fluency it's inspiring.,👏👏👏👏👏
Eve Marie B. - you captured it perfectly! We are almost voyeurs to them falling in love
Eve Marie B. Armikuuselahl is armikuuselahilario
I don’t think there’s a movie other than this one that you watch a thousand times and you still enjoy watching it!
when Maria reaches over his shoulder to take his hand....man oh man, that will always be one of the most romantic split seconds I have ever seen.
+Stefan Bain I've always thought that too. It's a nano-second, but the look on his face!
Such excellent acting!
She realizes she's in love with him in that instance
TJ P lovely, but i thought it was the first time their eyes met and then she lowered her eyes, not being able to handle the direct loving intention of his gaze 😶 @ 1:10
Stefan Bain, I totally agree. : )
Rest in Peace, Christopher. This was a heck of scene in one heck of movie.
My he rest in heaven
and he hated it. but he did it well.
It is a totally magic scene.
Well said
Voir ce film a été un moment de pur bonheur. Reposez en paix Cher Monsieur! 🌹🇨🇦
The brilliance of Richard Rogers re-arranging a fun melody (The Lonely Goatherd) into this gorgeous waltz.
One of the hottest moments in movies. And yet it wasn't crude or explicit like now a days. So moving.
Just that tension....it's like when the King of Siam takes Anna by the waist during "Shall We Dance" and you can feel your shoulders drop like melting butter
@@yippedoodah Indeed, you took the words out of my mouth ! ^^
It's because the unspoken subtext is so powerful--too much for words.
except for the captain's tenting trousers...
@Senyora Santibañez I'm not so sure. My much younger girlfriend, a millennial, just texted me this clip a few days ago. The human heart hasn't changed. Sensitivity isn't dead, nor is love.
I love how the mood changes throughout the dance. In the beginning, Maria is a bit anxious, maybe thinking, "I really shouldn't be doing this, but I'm going to for the children." Eventually, she starts having fun with it, and relaxes a little. Towards the end, she looks into the Captain's eyes and starts blushing and again starts thinking, "I really shouldn't be doing this." This scene is so perfect and I love it so much, it's definitely one of my favourite parts of the movie.
Julie Andrews should have won for Best Actress for this.
omgbygollywow totally agree!
Me too!
"I really should not be doing this.....but it just feels so warm. No, get your self together, Maria. I should not be doing this. But the way he looks into my eyes, it makes me weak to the knees. No, i should not be doing this." Maria's exact thoughts during this dance
And what about the mood of the captain? Just before he starts this scene, when he appears at the door and sees her trying to dance with the child, he smiles maliciously and thinks, "Oh, I really should be doing that." Then, take the child away and with a cynical smile he offers his hand to Maria, thinking, "This is absolutely what I should be doing." Then, while Maria turns around him, he looks down at her legs, thinking, "This is definitely what I want to do."😁
As a kid I always thought the Baraoness was a right cow.
Now that I'm much older. I realise she wasn't.
She gracefully walked out when she realised that the captain's heart lay elsewhere
Indeed. She was awesome. I hope she found true love.
I don’t agree with the graceful part but she did do the right thing.
Her letting go of him was heartbreaking.
Yes, he was her man and she realized that for Maria this could ruin her as a novice if she was just on an infatuation and not love.. Rumors would swirl since she lived in his house. The Baroness gave her the right advice to go back and see what she really wanted and not ruin their relationship and her reputation only to change her mind. She was a real one!
@@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi She was graceful. She told the captain that she finally saw Maria loved him and was not just on an infatuation with a handsome, rich man.
I have seen this movie probably hundreds of time and this scene *never* fails to makes me swoon a little.
diddo girl diddo O:-) ;-) :-)
+Christiana Baden Ditto too. This scene had more "sensual" aspect than anything Holly-Weird could ever create. It is wonderful that a film could be made to portray love and attraction without the crudeness we see too often in TV. This scene shows more with showing less and that is art.....don't see anything ever to compare to it. Good film making is not about reality---truthfully if one wants reality go to the morgue. It's about fantasy in a realistic believable way that is effective and real to enjoy.
+Kim Clayton Exactly my point! :)
+Matt L Well, I think a large part of it is the gentleness of it. It's not an overly dramatic or ostentatious scene, but it's intimate and sweet while still being innocent.
Christiana, you literally took the words out of my mouth. That's exactly what I've felt about this scene in particular for so many years.
“I don’t suppose I’m used to dancing.” --Maria’s response to blushing.
Meanwhile, the Captain’s smile is saying, “That’s just my charm working on you.”
Or her way of saying that she has won his heart.
For sure. Utterly charming, handsome, talented man.
Yes! When she first backs away, he looks crushed! Afraid he misread the situation, but that blush and that smile confirmed to him, she felt what he felt. 🥰
Lovely and sweet. No need to jump into bed or stick tongues down throats. Simply love.
I’m not a fan of those type of sex scenes
Part of the beauty here is that she doesn't have a fancy dress on or a lot of makeup. He loves her for who she is not her possessions. He loves her also because she loves his children.
I think that until now he had not seen her true physical beauty until he looks at the purity of her beautiful blue eyes.
And she represents Austria, his other love.
That was always my thought as a kid actually
Nailed it.
@@miguelcamacho8997 Maria’s eyes are angelic
I have never seen a scene with so much “honesty” and real attraction..".
If you're feeling curious or interested there is an Indian movie "kuch kuch hota hai" you might like. It's famous, prob on netflix (with English subtitles). The pair never even kiss & it's to this day the most in love I've ever seen anyone in a movie!! There is a dancing scene as well lol. I LOVE the sound of music & this scene reminded me of it.
The most moving romantic scene ever made in the history of movie. Pure class . Have watched countless times . Cannot be improved.
It doesn't get any better than this!
You wouldn't think of finding a "manly" man in a musical. You usually think of "manly" men as the Stallones or the Schwarzeneggers killing and shooting their way through. But Captain Von Trapp encapsulates everything a true man should be. Strong, courageous, noble, prideful, selfless, passionate, loving, gentle, firm...he has it all. If you want a good example of what real men are like, look no further than captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music.
Plummer was so handsome here but he really looked like he was in his 40s than 30s
nenabunena Perhaps because his hairstyle and the gray color hair. Before shooting Chris must coloring his blond hair turn gray for make him look older than his real age.
Did you know that the real Captain von Trapp was a "manly man" too? He was Austria's biggest war hero in World War I, a submariner when you practically had to have a death wish to get into one of those metal death traps. He was admired as a warrior all over the western world because his sub scored the most "kills" of any sub from any country. That's why the Nazis pressured him so hard to sign up with them--his enormous prestige and patriotism would have added immensely to their credibility.
I agree. But too bad that most men are not like this.
Micah Woodward thank you for the strong words of captain. I respect him.
Every time I watch this movie I fall in love with Christopher Plummer.
He is GORGEOUS for sure!!!!
me tooooo *----* he is so.... I can't describe him!
Aleksandra Gościniak Gorgeous man, such an air of authority well acted in this part.
God omfg yes
Mmmhmmmm.
Love the look on the Baroness’s face when she sees them dancing. She knows what’s up.😂
She saw Maria as competition but she knew George’s heart and knew that he wasn’t with her but Maria and while it hurt, she stepped aside and let him be happy!
She first saw it during the Edelweiss part
@@sammyyiieiieieieie Yes she did. I think she said something to Max like”Why didn’t you tell me? I would’ve brought my harmonica”😂
@@gretchennelson7056 what a shady Baroness, love her
@@stangerling9412 Me too. She was SO classy when she realized that she didn’t stand a chance with him though. Everything about this movie is sheer perfection. I swear if Hollywood ever attempts a remake I am definetely going to revolt BIG TIME.
one of the most beautiful scenes from perhaps the greatest movie ever made
*****
Quite, he demonstrated the things about being a real man, that is so hated these days.
*****
You do know that there was a real Georg von Trapp? He was a rather successful submarine commander in the Austro-Hungarian navy.
Krister Andersson And the real Georg von Trapp was nowhere near as gorgeous as Christopher Plummer!
you can say that again.
lynnandersonfan I was 16 when I saw this Movie for the first time and I fell in love with Christopher Plummer. My friends fell in love with Tom Cruise and Patrick Swayze but not me :D
I love how classic movie always portray falling in love in an elegant kind of way.. nothing too fancy, but it just struck you in the heart..
I like some modern romance movies too
Elegant and innocent almost. You don't realize you're falling in love then one day you awaken and the lust is replaced by emotion
"Do allow me, will you?" And the effortless way he leads the dance, just....SWOON
The look he gave her still after all these years never gets old.
Gosh I know! Their acting was superb! Wish someone would look at me like that.. 😍😍
+Courtney Harmon haha! Not just any someone, but a beloved and finely chiseled man, right? ; )
Maria Popovici Yes, to be clear I want it to be my husband who looks at me like that! Lol, not just anyone.
+Courtney Harmon Yes, yes of course, Courtney. I was simply teasing you!
'Tis the season for jolly, holly and all that...fa la la la la la la la la la ivy jazz! : )
Maria Popovici Haha, gotcha! Happy Holidays to you too Lovely Girl! I hope your doing well! ❤❤
Every once in a while I rewatch this scene to remind myself that relationships and love aren’t always as awful as I tend to make them out to be. Life really can be so beautiful
Right? :) hope you are doing great.
Une des plus belles scènes de cinéma!
How could anyone not fall in fall with the dashing captain? I watched this scene endless times and still don’t get sick of it.
I love how she steps away after she and the captain get too close to each other. It really shows how she does want to be intimate with the Captain, however she is still to shy to show her feelings, and even more clearer she doesn't want anyone to know that she is in love with the Captian. That's the art of Julie Andrew's performance!
She's being pulled into a vortex. She's incredibly excited and desperately afraid. It goes against everything she's supposed to do and feel--but it's overwhelming, and she can't hide it. Nothing more honest than a blush
@@nicholasschroeder3678 Perfect addition to my description here :)
Julie Andrews' performance really was one for the ages. What an actress!
She's an amazing actress all throughout the movie. It's rare to see so much emotions so visible yet so hidden! Masterpiece! 🤗
@@MadamEllaMalala Perfectly put madam 😊
The most beautiful, romantic scene in the history of cinema, in my opinion.
agree. The Evergreen song in a Star is Born is my #2.
1:13.. POW~
Un dans austriac minunat , iar protagonistii sant ca doi fluturasi care plutesc .Filmul mi-a placut enorm , l-am vazut in urma cu vreo 55 ani prima data , iar atunci m-a fascinat .💯💯🇷🇴
That little smile he has when she puts her hand on his shoulder!
Two tremendously talented actors, they glide across the floor like they are dancing on air.
0:03 Look at Brigitta’s face when she realizes her dad is about to dance with her governess. So easy to miss but one of my favorite moments in the film. This is the first time it’s occuring to her that her dad may be interested in Maria, and she’s just awed and overjoyed at the realization that Maria might officially be her new mom and stay forever!
I have a theory that the reason the Captain smiled at the end was because he now knew that she had feelings too. We didn't know it then, but later on he admits he loved her from day one.
+Elizabeth Crawford And that is why we are hopeful romantics! We place faith in the journey that brings with it a most blessed promise!
+Maria Popovici Its so much fun to be a hopeful romantic
gah..I agree! 😍😍
+Elizabeth Crawford Agreed! It most certainly is! It restores our faith in the redemptive promise of humanity!
I thought that it was just him feeling proud that he had made her blush but your opinion is much more accurate
RIP Christopher Plummer 💔
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good night ❤️
Christopher Plummer , . WELL DONE ,,, CAPTAIN , .. YOU HAVE CLIMED EVERY MOUNTAIN .. RIP, ....
@@lenyoung4217 ❤️
@@fairlyvague82 ....The chemestry between these too , would fill a science lab .... lol..
After all the decades, this still stands out for me as the single most romantic scene in cinema history.
Rest in Peace to one of the handsomest and most versatile actors ever....
I am 63 years old and the way the world is today and when life gets me down. I just watch these Sound of music clips. It regains my sanity.
The world is, in most ways, better than it ever has been. You should be encouraged, not discouraged.
I'm 42 and feel the same exact way.
@@scottdraper1244 Is the world better now? I doubt it, suicide rates are high, crime is unstoppable and people are dying from a world-class virus.
The world is worse than ever.
Scott Draper I feel the opposite. I feel as all the old values die, the world is going to hell.
Kids don’t show as much respect to elders anymore. Marriage isn’t as sacred. In the past people were more reserved when it came to sex. Now people don’t believe in abstinence. They move in before marriage. Everyone is easily offended. Everything is political. No such thing as compromise or an effort to compromise.
Divorce rates are higher than they ever should be.
Religion isn’t valued.
@@acdragonrider Agree!
This scene is considered one of the most romantic scenes in a film.
He never took his eyes off her and that is great 👍🏻
I love the fact that as of 2019 these two legendary icons, Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews, are still alive.
Same in 2020!
@@jasmynesartstudio 一
Alas, sadly not in 2021. Christopher Plummer has passed away peacefully at home. :(
RIP Christopher Plummer
No 😥
In the movie, Captain Von Trapp was already in love with Maria and his dancing with her was just the ticket to get her to open her heart to him. His subtle smile when she blushed showed she had made his day. It really is one of the most romantic and authentic scenes in film history.
when the real world gets too.rough for comfort this lovely dance always makes me smile....
Agreed!
The most beautiful and graceful dance scene of any film I have ever watched.
Isn't she so graceful and lovely AND also has such a beautiful VOICE as well???? OMG...Julie Andrews is a TREASURE!
Yes, she is an absolute treasure!! Grace, beauty, angelic voice. The total package! :)
true
Just hearing this Germanlike folk music is enough to call up,thoughts of walking through Hersheypark,in Hershey,PA,where you can hear music like classical music,polkas,and yes,even German music,on the loudspeakers throughout the main section of the amusement park.
+Elizabeth Mwanga same this dance is so graceful I just want to do the dance for a talent show but I have stage fright
Julie Andrews said that this was one of her favorite things she did in the movie!
A beautifully romantic scene when the Captain and Maria realize that they love one another. Surely one of cinema's great love stories. Christopher was incredibly charismatic and handsome.
Lol. One of her favorite things
The pause when he turns his back to her. The way she reaches before he steps forwards. His smile when their hands connect on his shoulder.
I adore this film.
People say Titanic or The Notebook are the "greatest love stories of all time," but *this* is the true greatest love story of all time. No extravagant events. No wild misadventures to capture the 'chemistry' between the couple. No poor meets rich. It's just simple and an intimate moment between two equals that are just coming to a silent realization naturally. Something that's not too hard to do, but Hollywood feels like it won't make for a good love story. You don't have to force the love story to make the plot move along. Just let it develop for itself and let the chemistry speak for itself and you'll end up with results like this.
I agree.Today,I might have watch this dance 5 times,I never get tired of it,I enjoy this dance more than ever before
The director of this was obviously very intelligent. You'll likely know it's a 1965 movie, so could be such matters were better understood back in those days! I was born near the end of 1962.
Maria was poor and the Captain was rich, so there was that. In real life, they all lost their money after the war.
this and the King and I dance scene are my favorite dance scenes in movies--they're both so romantic
Also Brief Encounter takes some beating
Maria starts dancing with Kurt as a governess, she teaches him practically. With the Captain she cannot hide behind the masque of the teacher, she is not anymore a trainee nun, and I think she gets confused, what is her role NOW ? what is she doing there dancing with her employer, the distinguished naval officer dressed in his formal suit and father of the children she takes care of? She is definitely in awe of him! All her life she has learned to respect and revere and offer. She looks at him solemnly, shyly, she does not know how to behave, he surely honours her by offering his hand to dance with her. She surely admires him but now the roles are completely different. He is a man and she is a woman, should she look around or at him but she cannot look at him as she feels weirdly. She tries decently to act her role in the dance BUT the emotions start to blow her heart and mind as the dance changes style from distant and theatrical to a growing attachment, proximity and intimacy. The distance between them as they dance in the beginning favours her in her effort to hide her confusion but in the middle of the dance it gets more and more difficult for her. The Captain, the employer, the father is such A MAN, she looks at her sooo calmly, peacefully, decently. He is focused on her as a true dance partner should be. When the dance changes style from thetrical to intimate and face-to-face and eyes-to-eyes, at first the Captain offers her his hand, she grasps it understanding the following growing closeness and feeling bewildered, whereas he smiles slightly, yes he is building a sentimental interaction and he is succeeding, she responds. At the final scene of the dance, because of the intimate eye contact, the closeness of the bodies, the moonlight, her mind just blows off! and gets red, she now gets the hint that he clicks her sexually, as a man. She is in love with him. Now she feels wonder, what is going on? she needs time to realize her emotions. And get paralyzed, she cannot dance anymore, She covers her cheeks when Brigitta tells her that she is red, she apologizes that she is not accustomed to dancing, again she tries to cover things up and hide. He looks at her in wonder, why did she stop, did he make some mistake? he tries to understand...and when she says that she is not used to dancing, then he finally understands, she has fallen for him!!
For me, it is the most romantic dance scene ever filmed!!
Beautiful
I love that analysis❤️
Perfect analysis!
Wow
Yes!
Absolutely beautiful! I have been watching this film for almost 60 years!
Me too! Best film in the world ever made.
Actually this is my favorite scene from the entire movie. The dance is lovely just as it is artistic; but I especially love when she said, "I don't remember anymore," in an attempt to run from her inner feelings. Epic indeed.
yes!
Yes
compelling point, either that or she became so overwhelmed with emotion that she actually did forget the steps...either way, the entire story essentially hinges on this moment...and Director RW and the cast masterfully captured it with eloquence.
@@moimeme6533 I read that many movies have a "point of no return," and think that this is it in the SoM.
The smile on Capt Von Trapp's face was precious and beguiling He knew Maria was falling in love with him
Yeah. Christopher Plummer did a great job with the character.
I am now 67 and grew up in a small town in central virginia USA. my parents planned a trip to the city, richmond, an hour away, to see the matinee. It was in one of the Lowes theaters, elaborately decorated. My father wore a suit and tie and my mom dressed to the nines and us in our sunday church clothes. I sat by the wall. We were a family of four. I remember crying and crying because i thought that tool rolf was gojng to give them up in the cemetery. Thank god for the nuns. Ive seen it at least a hundred times, probably more once it came out on vhs tape and then dvd and streaming. There will never be another movie like it.
I often wonder what happened to Rolf. Is that weird, or did anyone else wonder? Those poor kids were brainwashed by Hitler and his craziness.
@@leslieschott754 I agree. There's a video on either prime or paramount about the guy who ran the camp and his family lived literally right next door. His wife had a large flower, veggie garden and she's showing it off to a guest. Mind blowing. I can't remember now, but I think it was Patton who when they freed the camp was so angry he made the towns people clean it up. As to Rolf, he wasn't based on a real person, and they did not escape over the mountains. Years ago I saw an interview of Maria, and she sang in it, lovely voice. She said she fell in love with the children first, the capt not so much. But they escaped on a train and then a boat to America. They applied to go as good will ambassadors of the nazis, and stayed in America and built a lodge in New England, but to earn money the kids were forced to work singing. As adults they were bitter because they toured so much. That's what I recall, but you should maybe wiki it to check those facts. There will never be another movie like it. When my son was a baby, I'd sing the most romantic scene from any movie, them in the gazebo singing, I must have done something good. He talked really early, and I'd hold him for prebed bottle, he'd take the bottle out of his mouth and say, no sing, mommie, no sing. He's 33 now. I'm going to leave a vm on his phone singing it right now. Ha. Hope you have a lovely day, Patricia
Love your description of how your family dressed for the movies!
best on-screen chemistry without a single word that i've ever seen.
Was it the direction or the acting that makes this scene red hot?
@@blacsouljah my guess is how the scene was directed AND the acting. the way the camera tenderly follows their dance with no harsh cuts and the way they just dance saying no words but they keep looking at each other... magic
@@mariiaakinder I agree with you. The scene is textbook filmmaking, brilliantly produced, and really fuels my interest in the art of cinema.
agree
This is sheer beauty. One of the most iconic moments in cinema history. What a beautiful chemistry. The dance steps are so soft and lovely. It seems as if two swans are gliding on water.🥰😍😃😀
I love your comment!
@@liptak15 thanks 😊 🙏
Bet they practiced this a lot!
@@anniedowling1762 of course yes. But they have to be naturally good at it too.
I grew up listening to the original "Sound of Music" album with Mary Martin..I knew ever word, every nuance,every beat, Everything to every song..I listened for years ..
When that movie came out and my mother took me to see it at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, I could hardly contain myself..Thank God they didn't kick people out of the theaters back then...
I was singing all the songs word for word louder than I should have..I probably sounded like I was singing a national anthem...lol
Perhaps the most elegant little dance scene I have seen in the movies. The gentle music, the fluent choreography, the meaning behind it all, the romance. It really is a beautiful moment in the film.
Well Christopher Plummer was rather handsome how could a girl not fall in love with him? I certainly did!!
I dont see how JA didn't fall for him while making this. He was gorgeous and SOOO charming yet strong.
Rachel Demain, me too!!!
They both did, lol, but both were married.
@@charlottebuchanan3193 He was actually annoying to work with because he thought it was a cheesy movie.
You were honest with your feelings...
The chemistry here was so red coal hot 🔥 Oh my goodness the sound of music is unbeatable
love his little smile at the end!!
Louise Brook yeah baaaby!
I had a crush on both of them!
Louise Brook Me too
I also love his grin at 0:31, Julie must be making a silly face at him!
exatamente! 😉
AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED THAT THE CAPTAIN SMILED WHEN SHE REACHED FOR HIS HAND
Feathernote Productions No,I noticed that right away,also!!
I noticed to
no
I think he was waiting, hoping, and smiled with the relief she had unconsciously submitted herself to him, even if she didn't understand it - he did.
No, he’s impressed she knows the dance so well. RIP, Mr. Plummer.
It's wonderful to see classic moments from iconic movies like "The Sound of Music" being appreciated! The Laendler dance is such a beautiful and elegant scene, showcasing not just the talent of the actors, but also the timeless charm of the film. It's a testament to the enduring power of music and dance to convey emotion and story. Keep enjoying these wonderful cinematic experiences! 🎬🎶✨
I’ve been a fan of this movie since I was 13. I’m 31 now and seen it 11 times since
Eat your hearts out youngsters. Movies like this one are once in a lifetime. That is... If you live in the right moment. There never was, or has been, another movie as beautiful as this one.
I was lucky to be 6 years old when it first came out. I've had 50 wonderful years to watch it over and over again. Unlike me... It never gets old.
I may be young, but this movie always has me coming back. It's so beautiful, especially with the character interactions, the romance, the music, and the settings. They couldn't have made it at any other time, with different people, in a different place, or with different music. Julie Andrews is absolutely perfect, and I'm glad she's still alive now, because she is a magnificent lady to be cherished.
I loved reading this comment. It feels nice to know I'm not the only who "actively" preserves all beautiful memories from past lives... Revisiting them every now and then and enjoying them just as much as the first time. I shall keep this side of me. Like you, at 50 years of age I'll still gush over "The Landler". ♥
I love this movie so much, but the sad thing is that I've only seen it once, and that was during one of my classes two years back. my parents don't allow me to watch romantic movies, which is altogether stupid, so I take the clips I can get 😅 but this scene is one of my favorites, and the chemistry between them is amazing. they nailed actual romance in this movie, which is a miracle in itself. I do have to ask, does anyone know a way to watch this online, for free? I'd like to reawaken old memories
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Love it how at the very end, he gets this smile like "SCORE!" LOL
Yeah... "I'm officially out of the friendzone!" Lol
This is still the best version, for me anyway.
The subtle looks in their eyes and the way every inch and every line and every detail of their faces counts for everything.
What they actually *did* with their faces was only a very, very little but it says so much.
And you don't even *think* at first of what an excellent, stunning, remarkable job the actors are doing of *acting*. You just think of how the characters are *feeling*. And it seems as if it *isn't* even acting. That's how you can tell what splendid acting it really *is*.
They did good. *Really* good.
Not just the camera *on* their faces, either.
Their own faces did more than half of the work. Maybe *most* of the work.
Wow.
They're that good. They're really that good.
Nobody else was ever that good in those roles.
Splendid. Marvelous. Lovely. Brilliant. Beautiful. Handsome. Talented. Forever.
So you really liked them then??
You described this moment so well! I absolutely love this!
I saw a movie in which M. Plummer played the role of a Red Indian (can't remember the name) and was stunned at the wonderful physiqeu of the man and great acting. Many years ago, also in Counter strike 😮 1:50
Ur a terrific little writer. Lovely read. If u aren't a writer, then can I suggest that u take it up?🤭
semplicemente fantastici!!!!
His stare at the end and that smile... Stunning
I love the chemistry between these two in this scene! Such a momentous occasion in their relationship
I agree! ❤❤
+Ivy Hoss And the Countess looks at them with jealousy...
i totally agree
Ivy Hoss
to do that 8 09 9o 9o i8
Ivy Hoss Christopher HOT MAN Plummer is freakin GORGEOUS!!!!!
They move with such elegance and grace.
As achingly charming as the blossoming Romance is between Maria and the Captain, my heart truly breaks for the Baroness. I believe she loved the Captain in her own way, but it was not the kind that passionately stirred the Captain's longing to an awakening he never knew. There is a bittersweet melancholy attached to the unrequited coupling that never came to be. Even so, I adore the Baroness all the same. Maria captured the Captain's heart because he eventually came to see a woman of steely strength with an undisclosed coating of sweet and virtuous delicateness, beneath the outward display of sharp tongued fierceness. Oh, how I cherish this most beloved movie, let me count the ways...
I saw you have a sharp observation and very kind heart. I felt the same for the Baroness. You probably noted a missed step when Maria tried to reach the Captain. I speculate this is not an actor's mistake. Rather, it shows Maria had been years away from the folk dance she was with when she was a young girl. Great movie and great pieces. For your gentle and kind heart, I wish to bless you.
Arthur Lander Arthur: Thank you for your gracious and kind words. Your comment is equally reflective of astute observation. Indeed, Maria did appear to tread foreign territory when she stepped into the Captain's world. It was a world filled with Aristocratic socialites whom the Captain and Baroness had comfortably come to call their own. Maria's appeal in many ways laid in the simple way she lived her life, and it was that untouched grace that I think drew the Captain to her. However, I hold a special candle for the Baroness as well. Her sophistication and refined elegance brought a special element all its own to the characters' story lines. There is a very telling scene in the film when the Baroness and Captain admit to each other that beyond appearances, names and titles, they both long to find love. They are searching for something beyond the temporal and detached buzz of social activity. He calls the Baroness his "Savior" at one point, and I believe he means it whole heartedly. She brings beauty back into his life and He eventually comes to see it in the form of a Maria, because of her.
You sum it all up pretty well ... it does take a person (of either gender) of immense character to realise, no matter how much they want someone to be theirs that they should step back and let someone else rightfully take their place because it was more meant to be - as the baroness did ... I love the way the look on the captain's face at 1:33/1:34 changes from astonishment at that point, to a rather smug smirk at 1:42. This is my mothers favourite movie, and i'm more than happy to watch it once a year if it comes on tv ...
You also have to admire the captain for the way he was uncompromising in his non-acceptance of the nazi takeover of his beloved country ... but also for his intelligence in the way he balanced this non compromising of his own personal values with not endangering his family. I was stunned last year to learn it was actually a true story when I was driving in my car and the news came on the radio that '... the last of the von trap family singers had died (in new York it think?)...'
The Captain sired all those children, by themselves, each an act of passion. So the Captain was well-versed in the passion department.
The Baroness never would have made it over the Alps and would have been miserable in the States. Maria won his heart because she was of HIS Austria which was slipping away under Nazi rule even as the Baroness was angling to become the mistress of the soon-to-be-seized assets of the Captain.
Christopher Plummer was so handsome in his prime!!
he was downright GORGEOUS!
I am almost afraid to say I can't stop watching The sound of Music I first saw it when I was twenty I am now 77yrs!!
Although Christopher didn't like being in the movie he did a grand job
He was drop dead gorgeous
He was a great actor X
Lov
It is charming to watch the captain in a folk dance in full formal dress. He has been too rigid with himself and his children. Maria's honest simplicity is breaking through the shell and he is becoming human again. Notice the soft clicking of their heels as they move through the steps. This adds to the impression of a windup clockwork toy, two figures dancing forever and always.
Rest in peace, Christopher. May your legacy bloom and grow forever.
Wish the world still had this innocence!
So do I
When Christopher Plummer smiles as Julie puts her hand on his shoulder...makes me swoon every time. This scene makes ME blush!
What I love about this scene is how little edits there are. It's like the editor wants us to enjoy their dancing as it unfolds in real time. Lovely scene.
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thats because these two CAN actually dance with actual chemistry - they don't need to hide behind special edits for it to work
And I especially love how some of the shots are framed like we are looking at a stage!
And how!
yeah but do you think they fucked tho
Without a doubt one of the most beautiful scenes in movie history ☺️
Indeed!!!
@@mariadelcarmenmiranda2499 ☺️
One of the most beautiful & romantic dances ever to be on the screen!
when I tell people this is one of my all time favourite movies I always feel a bit sad and nerdy . . . . really comforting to find out I'm not alone!
Why would you be alone??? This movie was a MAJOR box office hit when it was released. Millions upon millions of people loved this movie.
mayhorse66 me too
Don't!
Some charms are timeless, like the ones in this picture
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Such lovely dancing - so many moves, so co-ordinated. I used to sew costumes. The skirt on Julie's costume is amazing. It looks like a heavy, home-made, peasant outfit, but actually it's light as a feather and very responsive. It swirls and twirls like anything. A real pro designed that.
Just watched this movie again, for the millionth time
I had to go back to this scene
this is how I wish to fall in love
Michael Aury for sure
Please tell me where you're watching it I want to watch it too T^T
The most romantic scene EVER.
Honestly, me too. This feels so genuine!
you and me both, dude
Sensual and romantic, not a word uttered or a stitch of clothing removed...just beautiful!
I am never tired of watching this over and over again! I love, love, love Julie and Christopher !!!♥️♥️♥️
I wish there were still people who dance like this. Not like today's crazy party rock. This is more romantic than club dancing.
Some community centres/dance clubs and such hold "social dance" events where couples can go together and dance, but it's nothing special.
+Miley Cyrus Rocks We still do dance like this here in Vienna :) Almost all girls go to dancing lessons and then a grand ball when they are sophomores and all boys when they are seniors.
I finally figured out why this scene works so much. Almost the entirety of this sequence is in either a wide or a medium shot with very few cuts in between. It's as if the movie wants to convey that there is no one else but them in the world. Outstanding!
Ohhh y así fue❤️ y nosotros pudimos verlo .
Phantom I'm coming
I have it on DVD, also one of how the film was made.
For me the best part of Sound of Music. But I must say, the whole film was a Masterpiece, I kan play him every week, and will never get tired of him. ❤❤❤❤
This part is very romantic and the folk music is beautiful too!
I watched this as a child. At the time I didn't realize how exquisitely graceful and romantic this dance scene was. How lovely!
It's been widely noted by now how little Plummer thought of the movie itself, but on screen you'd never know. A true professional.
Julie Andrews is so pure, there is no other actress in Hollywood that will ever be like her 💛
The persona, the talent, the voice, the dance...she is truly mesmerizing and a one of a kind