There is no doubt that time and expense were not spared in the production of this film. This does not prevent it being an absolute dud. Whilst there are big orchestral pieces there is no memorable tune or anything else to engage with. The script lacks vivacity and drags on and on until we eventually reach the predictable end. Was the whole shot against a green background? If not why are the actors so oddly placed, their eyes pointing in peculiar directions. Blunt gives a creditable performance undermined only by the lack of decent story line and script. Stand out performance is Streep as Cousin Topsy. Shame the rest of the film wasn't as magical as Streep's little set piece. Watch once and forget.
Review of Mary Poppins Returns
