The Sound of Musicis one of a few films that boasts enduring appeal and definitive icon status.
In fact, within one year of its release, it had already become thehighest-grossing film of all time.
For a family movie, it deals with some surprisingly grown-up issues and themes.
In fact, we rewatched the movie and were shocked by just how many things we missed as kids.
It turns out, this film is filled with moments that only adults will fully understand.
As a kid, this moment was probably just a thrilling start to the movie.
It turns out, getting this legendary moment on camera was anything but easy.
The helicopter then turned around to repeat the shot.
“I mean it flattened me to the ground it was so strong.”
Clearly making film history isn’t easy!
He’s a hot dad of the highest order, and that’s all Plummer’s doing."
And older fans over the years have clearly noticed just how well he fills the Captain’s naval uniform!
He was a grieving widow after all.
Maybe this was his way of coping with loss.
However, through more mature eyes, this parenting is nothing but inexcusable, regardless of his personal grief.
As a kid, the moment comes across as a little dull.
However, for adults, it’s a sobering moment that foreshadows the political unrest to come.
In other words, he and the family butler are both pretty despicable characters right from the outset.
As kids, we probably didn’t notice just how bad Rolfe really was from the very beginning.
Have you ever really thought about the lyrics to “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” before?
For children, theSound of Musicsong “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” probably seems very grownup.
However, for adults, the song takes on a more sinister note.
The song actually reveals the layers of oppression that young women faced at the time.
Of course, as adults, we also see the irony in the song.
After all, Maria makes seven unique outfits by hand!
This is one dedicated seamstress!
Naturally, the curtain clothes became iconic after the movie.
For kids, the scene was probably just a little boring.
However, for adults, the scene sizzles.
For adults, Max’s morals are thrown into question.
As an adult, this moment jumps out.
Max illustrates the problem of being a bystander and for adults, it can be difficult to stomach.
Is The Sound of Music’s Uncle Max gay?
The morals that surround Uncle Max inThe Sound of Musicare one thing.
However, there is another aspect of his character that we may have missed as kids.
Uncle Max was Jewish, and Uncle Max was gay."
For kids, the scene is pretty straightforward.
However, for older viewers, the scene is laced with more adult undertones.
AsNPRnoted, Maria’s decision inThe Sound of Musicisn’t just aboutlove it’s also about chastity.
AsNPRput it, “No one wishes to say entirely explicitly, ‘Celibacy is not for everyone.
Just ask Liesl.'”
But for adult viewers, the Baroness comes across in a brand new light.
AsFloodpointed out, she’s actually pretty cool.
She is glamorous and stylish, and she’s also incredibly mature.
You’re much too independent.
And I need someone who needs me desperately… or at least needs my money desperately."
Maria replies that she started loving him when he “blew that silly whistle.”
As one writer explained in an article forDecider, kids usually think nothing of this exchange.
In fact, they probably think it’s pretty stupid.
As the wrier put it, “She sat on a pinecone!
What’s romantic about that?”
However, for adults, the double entendres are all too clear.
This definitely makes us watch the pair’s first few scenes together in a whole new light!
However, for adult viewers, it does raise a few questions.
Namely, how does the family plan to get from Austria to Switzerland on foot?
It turns out, the hike would probably have been impossible.
In the real story, the Von Trapps boarded a train to Italy.
We left by train, pretending nothing."
That’s definitely more realistic!
