Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Emily Blunt | ... | Mary Poppins | |
Lin-Manuel Miranda | ... | Jack | |
Ben Whishaw | ... | Michael Banks | |
Emily Mortimer | ... | Jane Banks | |
Pixie Davies | ... | Annabel | |
Nathanael Saleh | ... | John | |
Joel Dawson | ... | Georgie | |
Julie Walters | ... | Ellen | |
Meryl Streep | ... | Cousin Topsy | |
Colin Firth | ... | Wilkins / Wolf | |
Jeremy Swift | ... | Gooding / Badger | |
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith | ... | Frye / Weasel | |
Dick Van Dyke | ... | Mr. Dawes, Jr. | |
Angela Lansbury | ... | Balloon Lady | |
David Warner | ... | Admiral Boom |
In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane (Emily Mortimer) and Michael Banks (Ben Whishaw), along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack (Lin-Manuel Miranda), she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives. Written by Disney
Have finally caught up with this and enjoyed it thoroughly. The only reason I've not scored it higher is for the song in the Music Hall, too sleazy for Mary Poppins and a flatness and wordiness of some of the other songs. But others were light hearted and catchy and beautifully done. I never liked the Mary Poppins books, she lied and was way too weird. I enjoyed the Julie Andrews/Disney version, much more likeable. Emily Blunt based her Mary much more on the book but happily also managed to make her more likeable. I just wish someone would help Disney song writers realise that people enjoy good melodies and don't need loooong songs that are too wordy. Plus when doing a movie for children keep it clean and good. The sleaziness of that 1 particular song was so out of step with Mary and the whole tone of her story.