1964 Directed by Robert Stevenson
The movie combines a diverting story, songs, color and sequences of live action blended with the movements of animated figures. Mary Poppins is a kind of Super-nanny who flies in with her umbrella in response to the request of the Banks children and proceeds to put things right with the aid of her rather extraordinary magical powers before flying off again.
My partner is 33 years old and has seen this film over twenty times but they never realized Dick Van Dyke plays the owner of the bank in a dual role. One of my greatest pleasures in life was seeing the realization dawn on my partner's face.
Also, I've seen this movie a billion times and I love it to death despite the film being veiled propaganda for pollution
All I can say is, that Mary Poppins sure has a nerve being hurt that the kids run off with their dad without saying goodbye to her, after she just spent half an hour packing while shrugging off their pleas for her to stay: "Yeah, I know you don't want me to go. So sad for you. Ciao."
Okay, that isn't all I can say. I hadn't watched this one since childhood, but after Saving Mr. Banks hit me with a sucker punch in the emotions, I had to revisit it. It's a different experience as an adult: I can see the blatant flaws in the special effects, and the 40-minute fantasy sequence (among others) kinda drags, and Dick Van…
Part of Dastardly Difficult December: film nr.104
' Old Year's Day' is what we call the last day of the year here in Holland.
One of the things that goes hand in hand with this day is watching Mary Poppins.
And as I look around the room and see three generations of my family smiling, laughing, singing and being totally captivated by this tale of magic, fantasy and the beauty of childhood, I forget that I'm a cynical dick 90% of the time. There are only a handful of films that can achieve this and this one is probably the best example of them.
And Julie Andrews is a total babe.
”Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!”
Robert Stevenson’s 1964 elating and legendary musical Mary Poppins magically turns an incredibly simple story into a sweet, stirring, mellifluous and extremely goodhearted piece of cinema, it is a celebration of simplicity, honesty and innocence which with its pleasant sense of humor and addictive songs easily connects with everybody, young or old, stern or easygoing. It mixes fantasy, magical realism, live action and animation to create something unforgettable and utterly amusing, it’s hard to watch Julie Andrews singing and dancing on the rooftops and not get delighted. If I have watched this when I was 6 or 7 I would have said that it is the best film ever made, such is the charm and enchantment of Mary Poppins.…
“First of all, I would like to make one thing quite clear. I never explain anything.”
There’s really no need to explain why I love Mary Poppins. It is, like its titular character, practically perfect in every way. No need to give references; a very old-fashioned idea, to my mind.
To be sure, it’s a Disney contraption: bright colors, catchy tunes, sweet disposition. But, like practically perfect people, it doesn’t permit sentiment to muddle its thinking. There’s a powerful streak of twilight-hued melancholy through Mary Poppins. It is, wisely, neither all sugar nor all medicine.
That variegation begins with Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) herself. Her list of qualifications is long. Cheery disposition? She is never cross—but that is not to…
In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and- snap! The job's a game!
I am saddened. I have become overwhelmed with the stark realization that I am simply too old to truly appreciate this film anymore like I used to. That's not to say that I don't adore and treasure this film as I did in my youth, but rather, I am very unlikely to watch it of my own accord again. I have moved on to different films, different genres, more adult tastes.
However, I find that there is a special place in my heart for this film. You see, Mary Poppins is the film that sparked my love…
Mary Poppins describes herself as, 'Practically Perfect' - although she is, sadly I don't think the film comes close.
This picture does have charm, occasional wit and some stunning photography as well as solid performances from Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and David Tomlinson in particular.
I did, however, feel the length of most scenes - the timing and pace were slightly off. There are tricks in abundance which have to be applauded for the time but get a bit tiresome (I did love the laughing scene). Some characters and lesser known songs didn't hold my attention.
I totally understand why Mary Poppins is considered a classic, it's just not a timeless one for me personally - I can't help but feel the likes of Singin' in the Rain and The Sound of Music are a class above. Timing is key in musicals and sadly I don't think every note was hit to perfection here.
Mary Poppins Movie Review
🔴Spoilers🔴
Calling this a review is unfair. As I've mentioned countless times on this page Mary Poppins is one of my three favorite. Many look at this and wonder how can a film like Mary Poppins be one of your favorites. These post about this film are made to more observe why I adore the film and its impact on me.
When I was little I would watch this and Toy Story on repeat. With Toy Story, I felt as I was getting the full experience because I fully related to Andy. With this though I also sat there thinking, there is something more here. I initially fell in love with the film with the magic…
One of the best! By contrast to contemporary Disney musicals, it's refreshing that the story is allowed to wander into these long (probably expensive) sequences that don't really move the plot along. The plot is a stage for silly and whimsical set pieces and animations. The story can be seen as quite progressive (women's rights, down with big banks, more power to the worker), even tho when they fantasize it's riding horses and hunting foxes through the countryside in fancy clothing.
My partner is 33 years old and has seen this film over twenty times but they never realized Dick Van Dyke plays the owner of the bank in a dual role. One of my greatest pleasures in life was seeing the realization dawn on my partner's face.
Also, I've seen this movie a billion times and I love it to death despite the film being veiled propaganda for pollution
Does this count as satire or fetishization of turn-of-the-century imperialist British culture???? Asking for a friend.
P.S.: not nearly as mind-blowingly magical to me now as it was when I was a kid, but every bit as long. oof
(my heart though... those damn penguins... you bet there were tears when the deadbeat dad flies a kite with them... god bless you Mary Poppins)
What Mary Poppins means to me
Well, yesterday, I left Orlando Florida and started on my journey to return home. It’s bittersweet. Yes, leaving what is literally probably my favorite place in the entire planet is well, always hard, but, my passion is now refused and I can’t wait to see what I do this year. On the way back home, I decided to watch Mary Poppins again, and I’m really glad I did.
Mary Poppins has always been my favorite Disney film outside of Pixar, and it still continues to be, it’s honestly one of my all time favorite movies, like top 20. It’s a film that is so vibrant, so full of life and love and whimsy, it’s…
A masterpiece on every level that speaks to the beauty of people and the wonder of cinema.
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