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Mary Poppins - Parents Movie Review
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MPAA Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
Director
Robert Stevenson
Starring
Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Release Date/In Theaters
1964
Movie Summary
Mary Poppins is a film based on the series of children's books by Walt Disney Productions and was released in 1964. The story is about two upscale children who have a strict, career-driven father. When the kids have chased away yet another nanny, it’s Mary Poppins (played by Julie Andrews) who blows in with the wind and ends up on their doorstep. Poppins is the ultimate Super Nanny and is "practically perfect" in every way. She uses her magical carpetbag of tricks to help the children get back in line, and even draw their father into the family circle. Poppins’ sidekick, Burt (Dick Van Dyke), brings a glimpse of romance and a lot of humor. The musical score is filled with favorites such as a "Spoonful of Sugar" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." It was Disney’s first Academy Award-nominated feature film and had 13 nominations in all.
Movie Review for Parents - Our View
-by Allison
This movie is beyond words. Whether you are a child, or a parent, everyone wants Mary Poppins to come to their home. Her unforgettable songs and magical ways of cleaning up the nursery and entertaining the children are a hit for young and old alike. She magically turns every chore into a game and every day into a whimsical adventure. One cannot help but fall in love with Mary Poppins. This theatrical classic will not only bring the family on a magical journey but on a musical adventure as well with whimsical tunes and catchy beats.
You’ll find yourselves creating ways to insert Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious into conversations for days afterwards. While the movie is well over two hours, it’s so entertaining and musical that it draws you in and time flies – and dancing along to the songs with your kids is a great way to release the wiggles. It’s a practically perfect movie for the entire family.
Mary Poppins is on the Parental Guide Top 15 Favorite Family Movies. Just click to see our list of favorite family movies.
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