Mary Poppins Returns (2018) (1 Viewer)

[Mike Frezon]

Her impression of a cow was quite mooooooooooving.

 

[PMF]

A film that offers positive messages, of hope, of connection, IS very important right now. Not sure why that has to be controversial you miserable sods

With "Returns" being the operative word within its title.
Or, as the song goes:
"What the world needs now is love, sweet love;
it's the only thing that there's just too little of..."
Indeed, my only criticisms towards the earlier news of "Mary Poppins Returns" were fears of it not working as a film;
after all, I've had over a half a century of an allegiance to one single version.
And my keeper-of-the-gate view began with a protective watchfulness;
no different than those UK theatergoers who sit in the front rows with a copy of the Bard's text,
making certain that the newest Shakespearean of actors doth adhere to those very traditions, as set forth by their predecessors.
Ah, but when all is working; as I do hope that this film does; then the magic begins...all over again.
No doubts here, Neil, we could all use those "returns" of something magical and inspired. Very much so.

 

[Neil Middlemiss]

Her impression of a cow was quite mooooooooooving.

I see what you did there

 

[PMF]

Her impression of a cow was quite mooooooooooving.

And so utterly charming, too.
Sorry, Mike, but I just had to milk this one.

 

[dpippel]

 

[Thomas T]

Seeing this Friday night at an advance screening on the Disney lot. Looking forward to it.

 

[TJPC]

With "Returns" being the operative word within its title.
Or, as the song goes:
"What the world needs now is love, sweet love;
it's the only thing that there's just too little of..."
Indeed, my only criticisms towards the earlier news of "Mary Poppins Returns" were fears of it not working as a film;
after all, I've had over a half a century of an allegiance to one single version.
And my keeper-of-the-gate view began with a protective watchfulness;
no different than those UK theatergoers who sit in the front rows with a copy of the Bard's text,
making certain that the newest Shakespearean of actors doth adhere to those very traditions, as set forth by their predecessors.
Ah, but when all is working; as I do hope that this film does; then the magic begins...all over again.
No doubts here, Neil, we could all use those "returns" of something magical and inspired. Very much so.

But it’s not supposed to be a re-do, but a continuation of the story. I believe there were 5 books, each linked to the last. Disney wanted a sequel, the author hated the original movie and would not allow it.

 

[PMF]

But it’s not supposed to be a re-do, but a continuation of the story. I believe there were 5 books, each linked to the last. Disney wanted a sequel, the author hated the original movie and would not allow it.

I am clear that "Mary Poppins Returns" is a continuation; if for no other reason, but by its title, alone. Still, be it Shakespeare or Travers or fans of the original 1964 film, all have their keepers-of-the-gates. Anyway, I am looking forward to this film; as my far earlier fears have now been assuaged.

 

[Jake Lipson]

Even though this is a sequel and not a remake, my feeling on it is the same as many of the remakes. I didn't ask for this movie to get made, but Disney was going to do it anyway, so it's much better to focus on the positive. They've hired an incredible group of people to work on this movie, many of whom have been involved in several other movies that I love. So, if it's going to happen, at least they are putting genuine effort into making something worthwhile instead of going the cheap cash-in route like they did with the direct-to-video sequel craze in the '90s With this group, I'm choosing to be optimistic. Which doesn't mean I won't call it out if it's bad -- I absolutely will -- but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. For right now, isn't it more fun to think positive?

 

[Robert Crawford]

Full confession, I'm probably one of the few HTF members that has never watched "Mary Poppins" from beginning to end. The original film came out in 1964, but I refused to see it. Matter of fact, a bunch of my buddies refused to see it too. We were more into watching "Zulu" or a musical like "Viva Las Vegas". As a kid growing up in the 1960's, I was anti-Disney except for theatrical or TV runs of "Old Yeller" or the Davy Crockett films. I hated the Mickey Mouse Club. I didn't care for musicals unless they had somebody like Elvis with Ann-Margret in it. Westerns and War films dominated my viewing pre-junior high school.

To this day, I can remember my teacher making us sing that stupid song in our classroom from "Mary Poppins" with that silly long word.

 

[TJPC]

So your transition from smart alikey teenager to old poop became complete!

It sounds like we are about the same age. I on the other hand loved these stories as a child, but in order to see the movie without my friends knowing I went, sneaked in on an off time and went by myself. I was thoroughly charmed and have been ever since.

 

[PMF]

[...]To this day, I can remember my teacher making us sing that stupid song in our classroom from "Mary Poppins" with that silly long word.

But saying it backwards is even more fun;
which is Docious-ali-expi-istic-fragi-cali-rupus!

 

[Jeff Cooper]

Full confession, I'm probably one of the few HTF members that has never watched "Mary Poppins" from beginning to end.

Nope you're not alone. It's one of the extremely few movies I have never been able to make it through. I'm very easy to please movie wise, but for some reason, I can't do this film. I get about half way through and then I can't take it any more. I don't know why, but this movie just really gets on my nerves. That being said, I'm still following the sequel closely.

 

[Malcolm R]

I'm also not sure if I've ever seen the original from start to finish. I believe I have, but it's never been high on my list of memorable films so I don't recall much about it.

 

[GlennF]

Saw this when I was very young and loved it. Made my mother take me twice! I bugged my parents nonstop for weeks to take me and they finally gave in. First album I bought with my own money. $4.00! I couldn't afford the extra dollar for the stereo version. I have high hopes for the sequel, and I do like Emily Blunt, but she has a tough row to hoe replacing Julie in my heart.

 

[Jake Lipson]

Emily Blunt appeared on Jimmy Kimmel to talk about Mary Poppins Returns:

 

[RobertR]

Why is "hope" needed "now", as opposed to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago? Movies, especially fantasy movies, don't change the world.

 

[dpippel]

 

[dpippel]

Why is "hope" needed "now", as opposed to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago? Movies, especially fantasy movies, don't change the world.

<cough>Star Wars<cough>

 

[TravisR]

Why is "hope" needed "now", as opposed to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago? Movies, especially fantasy movies, don't change the world.

I didn't see Blunt say that they did (and if she did, I'd disagree with her) but I think she's simply saying that this movie will entertain people and make them forget their troubles for 2 hours. I don't think that will change the world but at least it will brighten some people's day.