Review of Mary Poppins Returns (2018) by Squiggs — 31 Dec 2018
Good movie, nice attempt at following up on an all time classic. Big big shoes to fill. Not bad on all fronts.
But my problem is a big one, it's with Mary Poppins. Emily Blunt makes Mary her own with enough nods to the original, but this Mary Poppins is a cold version that lacks the warmth of the original. The motherly warm touch that made us all fall in love with the movie is missing. Mary lacked personality, other than being prim and proper. I mean, please crack a genuine smile and show some bloody empathy once in a while. If you make a "returns" movie, you should have a continuation of the beloved character traits in the original. Otherwise, don't do it at all. Lin-Manuel Miranda shines as the star in this one, he's the most memorable character and whether that's a good or bad thing, I'll let you decide. But not a bad movie! Great singing, dancing and choreography. Worth the watch and a genuine attempt from all cast members.
This review of Mary Poppins Returns (2018) was written by Squiggs on 31 Dec 2018.
Mary Poppins Returns has generally received positive reviews.
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