If she wasn't following in Julie Andrew's footsteps (and Mary Martin's before her), that might not be a big deal. But she is, and it is, and "The Sound of Music" is a classic by any standard. These aren't just big shoes to fill; they're more like yeti house slippers or something. And if you think I'
the Broadway musical (which accounts for the epic three-hour length). I'm a fan of the movie, of course, but this could be fun -- unless I can't shake fond memories of Julie Andrews (who, of course, was the younger, more photogenic star chosen to take the project to the big screen instead of Martin).
I am missing Julie Andrews right now. Underwood seems to be having fun, and she's not quite a potted plant, but she's also not Julie Andrews. I am sure some people will consider this just fine, however.
she hit her marks, she sang beautifully, and she never flubbed a line. But... as I said, yeti house slippers. If anything, it made me truly appreciate the amazing talent that is Julie Andrews -- and how critical it is to have a talent like this as the lynchpin for a project as important as this one.
