Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins Returns

2018Movie131 minEnglish

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users83%
Director: Rob MarshallGenres: Family, Musical, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In 1930s London, a now-grown Michael Banks is struggling to cope with the loss of his wife and the looming threat of foreclosure on his childhood home. When his three children are in danger of losing their mother's beloved savings, their former magical nanny, Mary Poppins, returns to help them rediscover joy and wonder. With the help of lamplighter Jack, Mary Poppins guides the Banks children on a series of whimsical adventures to mend their father's heart and save their family home.

Critical Reception

Mary Poppins Returns was generally well-received by critics, who praised its visual splendor, musical numbers, and faithful, yet fresh, continuation of the beloved original story. While some critics found it overly reverent or lacking the groundbreaking originality of its predecessor, most agreed it was a heartwarming and visually stunning family film with strong performances, particularly from Emily Blunt.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visual design and imaginative musical sequences.
  • Emily Blunt's portrayal of Mary Poppins was widely lauded as pitch-perfect.
  • Appreciated for its nostalgic charm and faithful homage to the original film.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film, appreciating its magical escapism, delightful songs, and vibrant animation. Many felt it successfully captured the spirit of the original Mary Poppins, with particular praise for Emily Blunt's performance and the heartwarming message.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Original Song and Best Original Score. Also received nominations for Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic 'Mary Poppins' bag was inspired by a real-life prop used by magicians, which could produce an endless stream of items.

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3 reviews
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Not any where close to as entertaining as the original. The storyline was the only good thing. Otherwise the movie was actually disappointing.
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I enjoyed this movie just as I love the original Mary Poppins. I think it is largely a thankless task doing sequels for beloved films: Christopher Robin and Hook had to pass through a crucible of dislike by lovers of similar original flicks...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

The original Mary Poppins was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid and it kind of still is. Thus I was indeed a bit worried when I sat down to watch this one with the kids yesterday. After all there is really so many ways a incompeten...