Christopher Plummer Hates Hates Hates His Classic Movie 'The Sound of Music!' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-02-2011, 09:44 PM

You had an uneasy relationship with 'The Sound of Music,' but now you've made your peace right?
Oh, God no.

You have to understand people grew up with it. Every little girl had a crush on Captain von Trapp.
Yeah, poor things. (Laughs)

Does all the fuss about it just drive you nuts?
Yeah, it drives me nuts. It has nothing to do with the movie, it's just a relentless pursuing of this film that goes on and on and I've gone on and on, far above and beyond it and then to be reminded of it, God almighty what is the matter with people?

But you did do the cast reunion on Oprah.
I did that because first of all I felt a little guilty that I hadn't done other similar kind of evenings and also I did it because I was paid very handsomely. (Laughs). And I also liked Oprah enormously, I'd never met her before and I was curious. I liked her enormously, she has a great sense of humor.

Are you surprised by the enduring ardor of the fans?
Yes, I am in a way even though it has a timeless quality there is still something slightly old fashioned about it, perhaps that's what appeals to them, I don't know. It appeals to the very young but it does surprise me that people who are in their teens because it's the opposite to anything out there. But I don't spend every day thinking about it until somebody like YOU brings it up. (Laughs)

I'm sorry! But you know it comes from love.
I know, of course.

http://www.popeater.com/2011/06/02/c...music-gandalf/

Marvo301 · 06-02-2011, 11:45 PM

I've heard Mr. Plummer refer to the movie in interviews as "The Sound of Mucus"!!

Liza · 06-04-2011, 07:52 AM

He's always been rather "cool" about the film - it's not one of his favorites, but his attitude towards it has been softer in recent years. I have a feeling that interview was done a little tongue-in-cheek.

06-02-2011, 09:44 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Christopher Plummer Hates Hates Hates His Classic Movie 'The Sound of Music!' You had an uneasy relationship with 'The Sound of Music,' but now you've made your peace right? Oh, God no. You have to understand people grew up with it. Every little girl had a crush on Captain von Trapp. Yeah, poor things. (Laughs) Does all the fuss about it just drive you nuts? Yeah, it drives me nuts. It has nothing to do with the movie, it's just a relentless pursuing of this film that goes on and on and I've gone on and on, far above and beyond it and then to be reminded of it, God almighty what is the matter with people? But you did do the cast reunion on Oprah. I did that because first of all I felt a little guilty that I hadn't done other similar kind of evenings and also I did it because I was paid very handsomely. (Laughs). And I also liked Oprah enormously, I'd never met her before and I was curious. I liked her enormously, she has a great sense of humor. Are you surprised by the enduring ardor of the fans? Yes, I am in a way even though it has a timeless quality there is still something slightly old fashioned about it, perhaps that's what appeals to them, I don't know. It appeals to the very young but it does surprise me that people who are in their teens because it's the opposite to anything out there. But I don't spend every day thinking about it until somebody like YOU brings it up. (Laughs) I'm sorry! But you know it comes from love. I know, of course. http://www.popeater.com/2011/06/02/c...music-gandalf/
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	I've heard Mr. Plummer refer to the movie in interviews as "The Sound of Mucus"!!
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06-04-2011, 07:52 AM	#3
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	He's always been rather "cool" about the film - it's not one of his favorites, but his attitude towards it has been softer in recent years. I have a feeling that interview was done a little tongue-in-cheek.