Mary Poppins

Name: Mary Poppins
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Musical
Released: August 27, 1964
Duration: 139 min
Rating: 88
Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews

1964

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Buena Vista Distribution Company | Release Date: August 27, 1964 | G

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews

Summary: A magic nanny comes to work for a cold banker's unhappy family.

Director: Robert Stevenson

Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 139 min

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Bosley Crowther

And a most wonderful, cheering movie it is, with Julie Andrews, the original Eliza of My Fair Lady, playing the title role and with its splices and seams fairly splitting with Poppins marvels turned out by the Walt Disney studio. Read full review

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Julie Andrews’ first appearance on the screen is a signal triumph and she performs as easily as she sings, displaying a fresh type of beauty nicely adaptable to the color cameras. Van Dyke, as the happy-go-lucky jack-of-all-trades, scores heavily, the part permitting him to showcase his wide range of talents. Read full review

Peter Schorn

What holds Mary Poppins back from being absolutely perfect (as opposed to practically perfect) is due to the episodic structure of the story. Since scenes and songs were drawn from a range of stories from the book series, they play as a series of random adventures, not an organic progression of a single tale. Read full review

Dave Kehr

While it doesn't have the soft-edged sense of wonder that the Travers books have, Walt Disney's 1964 version of the Mary Poppins story does manage to avoid the usual saccharine excesses of his live-action work. Read full review

Noel Murray

Mary Poppins is a near-masterpiece. It’s the best of the first wave of Disney live-action features, and the most complete and satisfying musical of any kind that the studio produced until Beauty And The Beast came along. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine

One of the greatest children's films ever, MARY POPPINS is as perfect and inventive a musical as anyone could see, with a timeless story, strong performances, a flawless blend of live action and animation, wonderful songs, and a sterling script with all the charm of the P.L. Travers books upon which it is based. Read full review

Eric Henderson

The “Whistle While You Work” residue of domestic slavery that colors “A Spoonful of Sugar” aside, Mary Poppins is basically Long Day’s Journey Into Matriarchy (cathartic for some, terrifying for others). Read full review

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manningn15

Dec 15, 2018

This is one of Disney's best movies ever and one of my favorite movies of all time. Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke's performances were stupendous but especially Julie Andrew's performance. The supporting cast also gave fantastic performances especially Glynis Johns, David Tomlinson, KarenThis is one of Disney's best movies ever and one of my favorite movies of all time. Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke's performances were stupendous but especially Julie Andrew's performance. The supporting cast also gave fantastic performances especially Glynis Johns, David Tomlinson, Karen Dotrice, Matthew Garber, Hermione Baddeley, and Reta Shaw. The animation and visual effects were gorgeous and spectacular. Every song on the soundtrack was amazingly catchy and fun especially Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Let's Go Fly a Kite, and Feed the Birds. The scenery was great. A definite A+ from me.… Expand

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ChristmasLover

Aug 10, 2021

Really good classic musical the entire movie is great all of the songs are awesome and good. One of the greatest musical movie I’ve ever seen

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FilipeNeto

Aug 22, 2018

This is one of the most celebrated and acclaimed musical films ever created in that it mixes comedy, music, animation and joy in the right measure. Julie Andrews carries the film on her back thanks to the enormous talent she demonstrates every minute. She is truly great in the mainThis is one of the most celebrated and acclaimed musical films ever created in that it mixes comedy, music, animation and joy in the right measure. Julie Andrews carries the film on her back thanks to the enormous talent she demonstrates every minute. She is truly great in the main character. Beside her, Dick Van Dyke is the strongest male character with a contagious joy. The script is very good and tells the story of an enchanted nanny who entertains and teaches two children, changing even the life of the whole family. The film is full of great songs that have become immortal and constitute one of the best movie soundtracks of all time. A great movie for the whole family, timeless and worthy of being on the shelf of any home.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982

Jan 4, 2023

Of course everyone knows Mary Poppins. Loved it growing up. My family loves it now. I also still love this movie. I always will. Classic!

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drlowdon

Jan 19, 2019

Having searched for a nanny for his children Mr Banks begrudgingly agrees to hire Mary Poppins unaware that they’re going to be in for some magical adventures.

Mary Poppins was an instant classic on release and remains just as watchable over fifty years later. Lead by the fantastic JulieHaving searched for a nanny for his children Mr Banks begrudgingly agrees to hire Mary Poppins unaware that they’re going to be in for some magical adventures.

Mary Poppins was an instant classic on release and remains just as watchable over fifty years later. Lead by the fantastic Julie Andrews it’s full of iconic songs and iconic scenes that will continue to delight fans both young and old.… Expand

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goncalocouto

Jan 13, 2019

Quase todas as cenas de "Mary Poppins" são mágicas. A atuação é boa, as músicas e as animações são divertidas e a história é espetacular. Julie Andrews e Dick Van Dyke são atores fantásticos!
8/10

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Tyranian

Apr 12, 2019

Has some great songs and a jovial mood, even the harshest critics of musicals will conjure a smile.

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