Why do I cry everytime I see Christoper Plummer sing edelweiss on Sound of Music?

Question

I am a grown man, yet I can't seem to stop the tears. When the crowd starts singing over the protests of the n***s, it just gets me every time!

Answer 1

Because he's so good at it.

Are you totally watching it on tv right now....because I sure am!!  Such a classic.

Answer 2

Because it is a great song and a great movie.  One of my favorite movies.  1965 Oscar winner.

Answer 3

Because he was so great when he played that part.

Probably one of the most amazing movies ever made.  

Answer 4

I think the answer to your question is IN your question.

The reason you cry might be because the entire crowd starts singing along in protest. Plummer was offered a commission in the German Navy but he does not want to support the n***s so he decided to flee Austria with his family. So when he was singing Edelweiss towards the end of the movie, he was basically defying Austrian patriotism for supporting the n***s.  

Answer 5

Because you're a sap!

just kidding.

It's a touching moment of patriotism, strength and hope over great oppression. It has gotten me before. Sound of music is a wonderful movie it's a lot better when you know that the movie is based on a true story!