Mary Poppins Returns

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Mary Poppins Returns

PG

Released Dec 19, 2018

2h 10m

Kids & Family

Musical

Fantasy

Adventure

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Now an adult with three children, bank teller Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan. His only hope is to find a missing certificate that shows proof of valuable shares that his father left him years earlier. Just as all seems lost, Michael and his sister receive the surprise of a lifetime when Mary Poppins -- the beloved nanny from their childhood -- arrives to save the day and take the Banks family on a magical, fun-filled adventure.

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Critics Consensus

Mary Poppins Returns relies on the magic of its classic forebear to cast a familiar -- but still solidly effective -- family-friendly spell.

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Danielle Gensburg

Chicago Reader

As wonderful as the original, telling a new story with equally important lessons about family, love, and hope.

Feb 21, 2020

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

For first-time Mary Poppins viewers, especially young ones, the messages in Mary Poppins Returns about seeing the world through curious eyes will be refreshing and fun.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 7, 2019

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

It may seem unfair to compare the two movies, yet this sequel, with its deliberate nods to the original, is made to encourage just that. I think it's what the filmmakers expect us to do.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 18, 2019

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Ryan McQuade

InSession Film

Blunt gives the character a little bit of a different spine, thus making the character her own.

Rated: A-

Apr 4, 2024

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Denise Pieniazek

Puesta en Escena (AR)

Mary Poppins Returns is no exception to the lack of creativity in current cinema , it is a late remake disguised as a sequel, which reiterates the sequential development of the first and successful installment Mary Poppins (1964)...

Rated: 6/10

Jan 27, 2024

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Ash Jefferson

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

I was incredibly disappointed with Mary Poppins Returns. It could’ve been something really special, but instead it focused too much on playing to the nostalgia of the original film, while completely missing why that film was so special in the first place.

Rated: 4/10

Jan 22, 2023

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TROY S

Mary Poppins Returns is a jolly holiday treat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/24

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Maria O

From what I recall, I remember being enchanted by this movie from when I was younger.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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Dale R

“Mary Poppins Returns to once again help the Banks children”. That line in the movie immediately told me that the writers of this film had no idea what the first movie was about. Since this film is written as a sequel, but is essentially a remake of the original it doesn’t have the spirit it needed to call it a true Mary Poppins movie. Emily Blunt was enjoyable in the lead role, though she can’t seem to keep her feet in the right formation, and I felt she smiled too much. Lin-Manuel Miranda was miscast in this film. His acting chops didn’t seem to match what was expected of a film actor. The sets in this film didn’t have the same London feel from the original, instead they looked like set pieces in a sound stage built for a small musical. The music in this movie is mostly forgettable with the exception of “A Cover is Not a Book” and “The Place Where Lost Things Go”. The climax of this movie felt pointless after everything was done. The best thing in this film is the cameo from Dick Van Dyke, I was smiling every moment he was on screen. If you’re curious check this film out.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Darren G

I think this is absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!! I like the animated wolf badger and weasel, cast as Colin firth, Jeremy Swift and Kobna Holbrook smith, I hope it will be a spinoff series.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Cole S

I have to say the first Mary Poppins confused me so much but I love in this that it was all explained!I also ADORE Lin-Manuel Miranda in the role of Jack the lamplighter,his charm really expresses the role and his accent is great imo!Emily Blunt is also a wonderful Mary Poppins.'A Cover is not the book' is so iconic aswell as the show-stealer 'Trip a little light fantastic'

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Jeff M

They don't make 'em like this anymore! This sequel to the 1964 classic is pure joy from start to finish, although I think it will appeal more to the nostalgia in us older folks than the Teen Titan tykes of today. Emily Blunt's casting is perfection, creating a Mary that feels a bit more Maggie Smith than Julie Andrews. It is a fantastic movie star performance, and I hope she is recognized by the Academy. It's a hair bit long, but some of the musical numbers are sheer magic, and the live action/animated sequence is one of my favorites of the year. A special shout out to Whishaw who in many ways holds this film together. One of the best movies of the year! And no - I don't think you necessarily have to see the original to enjoy this one. But it wouldn't hurt.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Scenes - Becoming Mary Poppins

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Synopsis

Now an adult with three children, bank teller Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan. His only hope is to find a missing certificate that shows proof of valuable shares that his father left him years earlier. Just as all seems lost, Michael and his sister receive the surprise of a lifetime when Mary Poppins -- the beloved nanny from their childhood -- arrives to save the day and take the Banks family on a magical, fun-filled adventure.

Director: Rob Marshall
Producer: Rob Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt
Screenwriter: David Magee
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Lucamar
Rating: PG (Some Mild Thematic Elements|Brief Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 12, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $172.0M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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