Mary Poppins [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Mary Poppins [VHS]
Movie Review: An Iconic Disney Classic...
Summary: 5 Stars
This reviewer recently watched "Mary Poppins" for the first time since its original theatrical release in 1964, and found the movie, now in its 45th Anniversary Edition, has lost none of its ability to charm and entertain. A sweet-souled children's fairy tale disguised as a Walt Disney musical, "Mary Poppins" won five Academy Awards for its songs, its then-cutting edge mixture of animation and live action, and for the performance of a young Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins.
In the movie, adapted from the stories by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins magically arrives at the Banks home in 1910 London to serve as nanny to the two rather neglected Banks children, Jane and Michael. Firm but fair, the "practically perfect" Mary Poppins restores order to the nursery through a combination of song and magic, and then begins to open the eyes of the children to the posssibilities of life and their own imaginations. In company with the multi-talented chimney-sweep Bert (Dick Van Dyke), Mary and the children embark on a series of adventures that end up transforming the whole Banks household.
Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke were in their prime as singers and dancers, and their talent shows in a series of musical sequences, many with animated accompaniment. The climactic dance sequence "Chim Chim Cher-ee" takes place on the rooftops of London, as Bert and his fellow chimney sweeps perform for Mary and the children.
The movie is a marvel of subtlety, as Mary and Bert use song, humor, and compassion to persuade the harried banker Mr. Banks and his fervent suffregette wife that family should come first. The sources of Mary's magical powers are left a pleasant mystery, as is the relationship between the prim and proper Mary and the clownishly charming but earthbound Bert. This two disc edition includes some superb "making of" featurettes and interviews with the surviving cast members.
"Mary Poppins: 45th Anniversary Edition" is very highly recommended as outstanding entertainment to Disney fans of all ages.
Movie Review: Mary Poppins 45th Anniversary
Summary: 5 Stars
Product was as advertised. Our young granddaughters enjoy it very much. There are a number of bonus features, not all of which we have had time to explore. One falw is that when one selects a segment to view, it proceeds on to the rest of the DVD after the desired segment is completed.Movie Review: Great movie, great condition
Summary: 5 Stars
Movie arrived in great condition, just one little skip toward the end. But for the price, I think it's a good buyMovie Review: Mary Poppins keeps Poppin
Summary: 5 Stars
Who doesn't remember with fondness the film, "Mary Poppins", It's almost a household name. What made this film so special was not only the cleaver casting of Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke; but the immortal soundtrack by the Sherman brothers. This 45th anniversary presentation of the film is as good as it gets. The visual quality is second to none and the sound just as it was in the cinema. It could have been shot today, that's how good this DVD is.
With the quality and care of the original filming, Mary is going to be around for many more generations to admire and love. Let's face it, there's a little bit of Mary in all of us. So step in time and step to the store and add it to your collection immediately.
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Movie Review: Mary Poppins
Summary: 5 Stars
My 2 and a half year old grandson sits through the movie. He dances around during the seen where the carosel horses leave the marry go round. I wasn't sure he was old enough for the movie, but he is and he loves it.