Review of Mary Poppins Returns (2018) by Julia H — 25 Dec 2018

Lovely performances, charming tone, unremarkable songs, very little plot. It was good but not great.

This review of Mary Poppins Returns (2018) was written by Julia H on 25 Dec 2018.

Mary Poppins Returns has generally received positive reviews.

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I am without answer. The film is not bad. It just does not make me dream. It's the same as Dumbo…

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