"It's a good thing you've come along when you did, Mary Poppins."
Mary Poppins Returns
DISNEY
[December 19th, 2018]
Trailer(s) Effectiveness = 95% for bringing the magic back to life again with throwback to the classic as well as with Emily Blunt shines as the titular character.
She is back! "I'm Mary Poppins, y'all!"
A different dynamic this time around as the parents know what exactly Nanny Poppins is capable of.
Having the kids being his with the sister living together with them (with the impending threat of them losing their house) this time around, I'm looking forward to see the different dynamic at play.
Love that dig of her not aging at all, a nice way of the movie acknowledging the change of casting.
Of course she pays attention to what the children are saying, she is there for the children ... oh, his' as well. There will be songs aplenty but I'm not sure whether they will all be new or maybe a couple of throwbacks. She sound lovely even with just a couple of bars!
YES, handrawn animations are back, baby! It is one of the most endearing parts of the original and I really appreciate them paying tribute to them faithfully instead of relying purely on CGI!
Yup, Dick Van Dyne is dancing again in another Mary Poppins film! A nice proper cameo with him playing the old grizzled bank owner this time around (presumably). We know Julie Andrews is back (presumably) as well but we haven't seen her in any of the promotional materials as of yet. Would they keep it as a surprise until the end?
A lot of interesting visuals they come out with and this in particular would be out of this world!
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Chance of Success = 95% with effective attempt at a sequel and a return to feelgood family film for the holidays.
> my previous teaser review <
> my previous teaser review <
a case for the magical journey with the nanny and chimney sweeper:
+ Highlights +
Such a charming magical musically-inclined journey for the two children with the strict yet fun nanny and optimist chimney sweeper as well as their no-fun father, culminating in a wholesome familial learning experience for everyone involved. The songs are unforgettable though!
? Main contention ?
Having being based just over the pond in the 19th century, the setting is unique in and of itself with the chimney sweepers and yes the rather by-the-book nannies ... it's the Disney twists that make the journey that much more exciting.
- Lowlights -
The tireless positive tone and over abundance of optimism could be too much for some who aren't ready to ingest so much sugary goodness, not having the right mindset in the first place.
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a case for the promising modern reboot-slash-sequel:
+ Highlights +
Such a perfect casting of Emily Blunt with Lin Manuel Miranda that would provide the charms and talents to at least live up to the original, or even finding their own unique voices that would add to the world instead of retreading familiar grounds.
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Rob Marshall is an experienced director that has played well in the musical sub-genre with Chicago and Into the Woods, providing deft hands to handle such a delicate projects.
? Main contention ?
With the advancement of technology and photography techniques, I can't wait to see what direction they would go with the artistic direction as well as musical direction, whether to pay homage to the original's hand-drawn sequences for example or just creating something new from scratch.
- Lowlights -
I can't fault some to find some similarities between this teaser trailer with another trailer of last year's adaptation of Stephen King's It, with the initial ominous shots and the eventual reveal of the titled protagonist/antagonist. As I've stated before, it even looks similar with Christopher Robin's!
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a case for the spellbinding first trailer:
+ Highlights +
it's like we never left ...
? Main contention ?
the new incarnation would bring with it something old back and something new as well ...
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trying to mess with the classic would always be seen by the detractors. You can't satisfy everyone!
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- Synopsis -
In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.
Cast
In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.
Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins, Meryl Streep as Topsy, Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks, Colin Firth as William Weatherall Wilkins, Dick Van Dyke as Mr. Dawes Jr., Angela Lansbury as Balloon Lady, Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks, Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack, Julie Walters as Ellen, David Warner as Admiral Boom, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Frye/ Weasel, Jeremy Swift as Gooding, Jim Norton as Mr. Binnacle, Pixie Davies as Anabel Banks, Steve Carroll as Tramp ...
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