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Mary Poppins
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1964
Common Sense Media says
World's coolest nanny celebrates family and fun.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that though the pace is rollicking and sometimes chaotic, there are no dangerous or dark elements in this movie. Melodic music, fancy dancing, and cartoon segments will engage even the youngest viewers.
What's the story?
In 1910 Britain, a British family seeks a new nanny for young Jane and Michael. In flies magical Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews, in an Oscar-winning performance), not at all what proper Mr. Banks was looking for, but precisely what the children ordered! Mary takes control and takes the children on glorious adventures. The kids also frolic with Bert (Dick Van Dyke), a one-man-band, sidewalk artists, and chimney sweep. Wonderful singing, dancing, and animation bring the story to life as somehow this unusual nanny helps Mr. Banks show love to his children, and the whole family appreciate each other all the more.
Is it any good?
Rarely does a movie manage to be so much fun while delivering a simple, heartwarming story. While songs in today's Disney's musicals, though sometimes good, only serve to explain the characters' emotions or intentions, the best songs in Mary Poppins use the feelings of the characters as starting points from which to take off and explore, often in wildly whimsical directions. The story follows suit, using small plot events to take viewers to many unexpected places.
The two-disc 40th Anniversary DVD has much to offer, including "A Magical Musical Reunion," in which Andrews, Van Dyke, and composer Richard Sherman recall and perform some of their favorite songs. The deleted song "Chimpanzoo" is hilarious, and the 50-minute "making of" feature is full of fascinating memories, information, and footage. A bonus animated short is pretty dull, though, and the optional audio commentary adds little to the movie.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about if they get too busy sometimes to "go fly a kite." Why is it important to spend time together? What's your favorite kind of laugh? And can you make up your own very long, silly word?
How does Mary Poppins get her messages across? What's easier to hear, a command or a song? How does Poppins get respect from others?
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No Wonder that it's Mary that We Love!!!
Mary Poppins is Disney's crowning achievements! It is amazing a family film that will be forever remembered. The film is truly practically perfect in every way, from the story, to the sets, to the catchy music, and to the great acting (Andrews giving the best performance). So to put it shortly, Mary Poppins is the perfect family film, were you can't help but fall in love with!
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This movie is fun, and not important
I really liked this movie a lot. Some oldies TV shows and movies really feel like the puppet show I really miss because I really want to see a lot of shows or movies pretty similar to that puppet show by watching this movie. When I wanted to watch this movie again right after I saw the whole thing, my friend said "Already?" and also when I wanted to record myself do Step in Time dancing, my friend said "You don't need to do that," and this made me feel pretty iffy when my friend didn't let me do stuff like that. This movie is really fun, and not important.
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Enchanting for a 4-year old
My 4-year old has a great attention span, and so this movie (which is a bit long and can seem slow in places) worked well for him. He just delights in the songs and animation/live action sequences.
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Step-in-Time Rocks!!!!
Love it!!! My 15 month old & 3 year old both love dancing to step-in-time!!! Our family's favorite movie!!!
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A classic not to be missed!
This was one of my favorites as a child and now my daughter (age 5) has been enjoying it for over 2 years now. The only parts that were kind of iffy as far as her being able to understand and not be scared was the scuffle in the bank and the kids running scared through the alleys before Burt finds them. Otherwise it's still the best!
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I knew this was gonna get 5 stars xD
I would watch this all the time when I was little. Me, my Mother, and my Grandma would sing her song about a really long word they made up that I forget. It's for all ages. There is nothing innapropiate in this classic film. :D
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Kids love the music, magic, and fun
Kids at a very young age will enjoy this magical classic. Our child loved watching this movie soon after he turned 4. He is sensitive to tense scenes and conflict, which are scarcely seen in this film, so we often chose this movie over so many others deemed acceptable for young ones.
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Great movie. A ton of amazing, catchy songs with a positive message for kids. Even better when kids and parents watch together.
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Fun for my two year old
My two year old loves this movie. He loves the singing and dancing numbers, but also seems interested in the dialogue. I don't think there is anything scary or inappropriate in May Poppins. I love watching it with him.
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, book characters, music and sing-along |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Director: | Robert Stevenson |
| Cast: | David Tomlinson, Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 140 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | August 29, 1964 |
| DVD release date: | December 14, 2004 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
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