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Mary Poppins Returns
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- 2018
- Rob Marshall
- 125 mins
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Summary
Musical fantasy starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw and Emily Mortimer. Widowed with two children and in dire financial straits, Michael Banks enlists his sister, Jane, to help find a crucial document that will save the family home from repossession. Luckily, some much-needed support drops into Cherry Tree Lane in the form of the siblings' half-forgotten childhood nanny, Mary Poppins.
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A star rating of 3 out of 5.
Terry Staunton
Emily Blunt brandishes the brolly of the world's most famous nanny in this fun sequel to Disney's evergreen 1964 classic, as Mary Poppins flies in to help the grown-up Banks children (Ben Whishaw and Emily Mortimer) who have fallen on hard times. Director Rob Marshall (Chicago) displays a deep affection for the original film, recapturing the warmth, mirth and magic of what went before, albeit with less memorable songs. Blunt is pitch perfect throughout - her Poppins arguably more street smart and blessed with sharper comic timing than Julie Andrews - and the returning Dick Van Dyke's well-judged cameo is complemented by joyful supporting turns from Julie Walters, Angela Lansbury and Meryl Streep. The 21st-century technology of the animation and special effects is used comparatively sparingly to retain the innocence and simplicity of the first film, and while by no means a full-bodied classic, this new adventure is a captivating and respectful new chapter for a much-loved family favourite.
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rolenameMary PoppinsEmily BluntJackLin-Manuel MirandaMichael BanksBen WhishawJane BanksEmily MortimerWilliam Weatherall Wilkins / WolfColin FirthTopsyMeryl StreepEllenJulie WaltersMr Dawes JrDick Van DykeBalloon LadyAngela LansburyAdmiral BoomDavid WarnerMr BinnacleJim NortonAnabel BanksPixie DaviesJohn BanksNathanael SalehGeorgie BanksJoel DawsonGooding / BadgerJeremy SwiftFrye / WeaselKobna Holdbrook-SmithPark keeperSteve NicolsonShamus the CoachmanChris O'DowdClyde the HorseMark AddyElegant womanKaren Dotrice
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rolenameDirectorRob Marshall
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Theatrical distributor
Walt Disney
Released on
2018-12-21
Languages
English
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DVD and Blu-ray
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