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Emily Blunt is the titular magical nanny in this Disney family musical that follows the events of the 1964 original. In cinemas New Year's Day, our biggest Poppins geek Sarah Voon explains why her return is such a joy.
Full reviewDisney family musical with Emily Blunt as the titular magical nanny. Follows the events of the 1964 original. Directed by Oscar-nominee Rob Marshall (Chicago). Co-stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep and Colin Firth.
1930s depression-era London (the time period of the original novels). Michael (Ben Whishaw) and Jane (Emily Mortimer) are now grown up, with Michael, his three children and their housekeeper, Ellen (Julie Walters), living on Cherry Tree Lane. After Michael suffers a personal loss, Mary Poppins re-enters the lives of the Banks family, and, along with the optimistic street lamplighter Jack (Miranda), uses her unique magical skills to help the family rediscover the joy missing in their lives.
LessEmily Blunt is the titular magical nanny in this Disney family musical that follows the events of the 1964 original. In cinemas New Year's Day, our biggest Poppins geek Sarah Voon explains why her return is such a joy.
Full reviewEmily Blunt is practically perfect in every way in a 'Mary Poppins' sequel that uncannily recreates the original's wholesome studio-system vibe.
Full reviewWhat lingers of Mary Poppins Returns is Blunt's winningly efficient performance.
Full reviewA sweet, evocative throwback that delivers all the feels - in the most delightful way.
Full reviewI admire it for its craftsmanship and technique, like a machine for creating nostalgia.
Full reviewAs enjoyable an entertainment as this is, it will only leave you yearning to see that classic Simpsons' parody Shary Bobbins for a little light relief.
Full reviewThough the setting and the characters may be a nod to the spirit of the original film; with a new cast, set of songs and adventures, Mary Poppins Returns feels fresh and works as a standalone film. It sure put a smile on my face.
Full reviewIt sits there flailing on the screen, bright, gaudy and mirthless, tossing off strained bits of comic business and all but strangling itself with its own good cheer.
Full reviewIts old-fashioned, honest sentimentality plasters a smile across your face and plants a tear in your eye, often simultaneously.
Full reviewAgainst all the odds, this is a very worthy follow-up to the original movie. Blunt is pitch-perfect, as ever, in a film that all but insists you leave with a smile slapped on your face.
Full reviewMary Poppins Returns is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Disney+.
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