Best Musical Movies

Here are three of the best movies in the genre of musicals ever made.

Sound of Music (1965)

For musical lovers, this is probably one of the best movies you can find. It is about a failing nun, Maria who is hired to take care of the seven mischievous Von Trapp children, who simply gives a hard time for the nannies who has cared for them. It is soon that she finds out that all they want is love from their father, Captain Von Trapp, a retired naval captain and widower, who is only reminded of his late wife when he sees them. She teaches them to sing and appreciate music, and their behavior betters. In the meantime, Maria and Captain Von Trapp fall in love with one another. The problem is that Maria is a servant of God, and Captain Von Trapp is engaged! The songs in this movie are some of the most memorable, like "Sound of Music", "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things", and "Edelweiss".

Mary Poppins (1964)

A cold banker, Mr Banks has a tough time looking for a nanny that will stay to take care of his mischievous son and daughter. The children having written an impossible advertisement for a 'perfect nanny', is only shun by their father who tears the advertisement up. Blown by the wind and into the hands of a magical lady with the exact requirements, Mary Poppins requests for the job as the children's nanny. They learn to enjoy the company of her. When Mr Banks loses his job at the bank, a series of adventure and misadventure happens for the Banks family, eventually changing them for the better. Soundtracks like "A Spoonful of Sugar", "Chim Chim Cher-ee", and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" will sure to stick to your head.

Grease (1978)

This story begins with a summer love between Sandy Olsen and Danny Zuko. They leave each other at the end of the holidays, only to find out that they both attend the same high school. However, their status quo makes it difficult for them to be the persons they knew during the holiday, as Sandy is a goody-two-shoes, and Danny, a bad boy greaser. Soundtracks like "Summer Night", "Greased Lightning", "You're the One That I Want", and "We Go Together" will keep you dancing on your seats.

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