This film, being the prototype of the more famous Sound of Music, naturally invites comparisons. The most glaring differences are the faster pace, lack of character development, lack of drama and expansion of the New York storyline. While there is nothing really wrong with this film, it doesn't use the story to its full potential and feels like it is being too straightforward and fast-paced, never slowing down to give the viewer a better impression of the setting, characters, music and emotion.