Sunday 23 December 2018
Film of Choice at The Plaza Dorchester Tonight - Mary Poppins Returns. This is just what Christmas needs, a well made, well written and well timed sequel to a decades old family favourite. Mary Poppins Returns was a joy to watch in every way. Emily Blunt brought a lot of herself to the title role but also sympathetically recreated Julie Andrews' originally portrayal. There was no attempt to reuse the old classic songs yet the score incorporated many bars of familiar music. The new songs were all pleasant to listen to and the words and melodies lingered after hearing them just once. The character of Jack was a recreation of Burt but in no way trying to be the same character. Look out for some famous names like Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Meryl Streep and even Dick Van Dyke. This sequel was like watching a new film in your old pyjamas, and should be watched many times. Treat yourself to a present and enjoy a fanciful couple of hours with the Banks Family and Mary Poppins this Christmas, you won't regret it.
Review of Mary Poppins Returns
