trailer review
A couple of years ago, in 2013’s Saving Mr. Banks, Walt Disney Pictures told us in considerable detail how much writer P. L. Travers disapproved of her work being turned into films. Then, a few years later, Disney decided to go ahead and do just that anyway. Because why let a well-respected author rest in peace when you can have her rolling in her grave instead?
Everyone other than the spirit of Ms. Travers, though, is likely to be enthusiastic about the upcoming Mary Poppins Returns, a bright and sunny sequel to the beloved 1964 classic. Well, beloved by everyone except the lady who created the character anyway.
With her famous bag and umbrella in hand, everyone’s favourite magical nanny is back to take care of the Banks children. Jane (Emily Mortimer) and Michael (Ben Whishaw) are now grownups and dealing with a whole different set of problems. Michael, who has three kids – Annabel (Pixie Davies), John (Nathanael Saleh), and Georgie (Joel Dawson) – is struggling with his wife’s death and is about to lose his home.
All their lives are about to be enchanted with the arrival of the charmed protagonist, portrayed here by the ethereal Emily Blunt who seems perfect for the titular part, clearly a fitting successor to Julie Andrews’ iconic role. Blunt is joined by a stellar supporting cast that includes the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda (who plays a street lamplighter), Julie Walters (who dons the apron as Michael’s housekeeper), Colin Firth (the current president of Fidelity Fiduciary Bank), and even Meryl Streep (!) (who appears as Mary Poppins’s eccentric cousin).
The only actor from the original to return for this sequel is Dick Van Dyke, 92-years young and as charming as ever, although he is now portraying the son of one of his original characters.
In the fairly safe hands of director Rob Marshall, the film seems like a Disney delight and appears to stay true to the spirit of its classic predecessor. It’s all a bright and cheery – and very commercial – joy to behold. Colourful animation brightens up the 1930s London winter. There is singing and dancing and penguins and even the colour red. P. L. Travers would not have approved, but fans certainly will.
Mary Poppins returns to the big screen on 19th December this year, just in time for Christmas!
- Sameen Amer
The Express Tribune Blog - 28th September, 2018 *
A couple of years ago, in 2013’s Saving Mr. Banks, Walt Disney Pictures told us in considerable detail how much writer P. L. Travers disapproved of her work being turned into films. Then, a few years later, Disney decided to go ahead and do just that anyway. Because why let a well-respected author rest in peace when you can have her rolling in her grave instead?
Everyone other than the spirit of Ms. Travers, though, is likely to be enthusiastic about the upcoming Mary Poppins Returns, a bright and sunny sequel to the beloved 1964 classic. Well, beloved by everyone except the lady who created the character anyway.
With her famous bag and umbrella in hand, everyone’s favourite magical nanny is back to take care of the Banks children. Jane (Emily Mortimer) and Michael (Ben Whishaw) are now grownups and dealing with a whole different set of problems. Michael, who has three kids – Annabel (Pixie Davies), John (Nathanael Saleh), and Georgie (Joel Dawson) – is struggling with his wife’s death and is about to lose his home.
All their lives are about to be enchanted with the arrival of the charmed protagonist, portrayed here by the ethereal Emily Blunt who seems perfect for the titular part, clearly a fitting successor to Julie Andrews’ iconic role. Blunt is joined by a stellar supporting cast that includes the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda (who plays a street lamplighter), Julie Walters (who dons the apron as Michael’s housekeeper), Colin Firth (the current president of Fidelity Fiduciary Bank), and even Meryl Streep (!) (who appears as Mary Poppins’s eccentric cousin).
The only actor from the original to return for this sequel is Dick Van Dyke, 92-years young and as charming as ever, although he is now portraying the son of one of his original characters.
In the fairly safe hands of director Rob Marshall, the film seems like a Disney delight and appears to stay true to the spirit of its classic predecessor. It’s all a bright and cheery – and very commercial – joy to behold. Colourful animation brightens up the 1930s London winter. There is singing and dancing and penguins and even the colour red. P. L. Travers would not have approved, but fans certainly will.
Mary Poppins returns to the big screen on 19th December this year, just in time for Christmas!
- Sameen Amer
The Express Tribune Blog - 28th September, 2018 *
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