Saving Mr. Banks

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Henry D @Henry_Domke May 27 Emma Thompson is one of the world’s great actresses, and this movie proves it. She gives a sharp, funny, wounded performance that is by far the best reason to watch. The high production value helped, with fine period detail and a polished look, but the sentimentality lowered my rating. See more Chris B @Papa13070 May 18 This movie is much more than and definitely deeper than one would suspect from the 'syrupy' trailers most people have seen. The understory, gradually revealing the early life of P.L. Travers, the author of Mary Poppins, and depicting how the people in her dysfunctional family led her to write Mary Poppins, is the true core of this movie. I will never see Mary Poppins in quite the same way. All of the acting is superior, and the score is excellent. This is not the shallow, childlike movie that many will expect. Otherwise, I highly recommend this movie, even if you are not a big fan of the original Mary Poppins film. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 28 Saving Mr. Banks is a good and genuinely interesting film that explores the development behind Mary Poppins in a thoughtful and engaging way. It balances behind-the-scenes storytelling with emotional depth, giving insight into the creative process without feeling dry or overly technical. The film stands out for its strong performances and its ability to shift between light, charming moments and more personal, reflective ones. It captures the clash of perspectives in a way that feels both entertaining and meaningful. What makes it work is how it focuses on the human side of the story, showing the emotions and motivations behind the creation rather than just the end result. It adds a deeper appreciation for a beloved classic. Overall, Saving Mr. Banks is a well-crafted and compelling film that earns a solid 8/10. See more James B @RT54975811 Apr 19 This was a great movie and did an excellent job of portraying the creation of Mary Poppins. I had no idea about the backstory of the creation of Mary Poppins for the Disney film, and how a sad and difficult past is behind the story of one of Disney's most beloved characters. You definitely should watch this film. Very good. See more Trafalgar L @TDWaterLaw93 Mar 17 "Saving Mr. Banks" is a biographical drama film that tells about the production of "Mary Poppins", but it also chronicles the rather turbulent working relationship between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers. It also delves into the author's childhood as we see her relationship with her father, a depressive who can't stop drinking. This movie will change the way you look at "Mary Poppins", I highly recommend it! See more Shelby S. @Rainbow_Veins00 Feb 25 This movie was beautiful and emotional. As a kid growing up, I loved Mary Poppins. However seeing it through this lens was sad yet heart warming. Sad because of how the true story got lost and the meaning behind her story was betrayed. Yet heart warming little moments of happiness. It makes me sad that a big company like that betrayed such a personal story yet I still love Mary Poppins. When it described her story it reminded me more of Nanny Mcfee which is probably a more actuate portrayal of what she wanted. A nanny who disciplines and teaches respect. Who magical but not whimsical. This movie played at my heart strings and I felt for the woman in this movie and the woman who this originally happened to. I will say that it did drag on in some places and I found it hard to pay attention sometimes but I have a short attention span so that’s probably mostly on me. All in all it was a beautiful movie and I’m so happy someone made a film of her struggles in trying to create her work of art and being cheated by a big corporation. She deserves for her story to be told. Would I watch again: Possibly down the road but not often See more Read all reviews

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