Mary Poppins is the enchanting story about a mother and father who decide to hire a nanny. After the children's ad goes up in smoke, Mary Poppins floats in taking them on a series of delightful escapades, teaching them lessons in proper behavior along the way.

A wonderful classic, full of memorable (and some less memorable) songs, brilliantly performed. Julie Andrews' voice and Dick van Dyke's tap dancing skills blend perfectly. Slower moving than today's films, this is a delightful story for adults or children, with some magic as well as some all-too-real poignant scenes involving a workaholic father.

Highly recommended. Our DVD set has a whole disc of 'extras', which give a lot of fascinating background and some interviews.

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Edwardian children get a magic nanny.

They sing and dance, then they sing, then they dance, then they sing some more, then Dick Van Dyke might do something funny, then they sing and dance... and so on.

Concept: B
Story: F
Characters: C
Dialog: B
Pacing: D
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: D

Enjoyment: C

GPA: 2.1/4 ( )

Mary Poppins is a classic. Even if it was made nearly fifty years ago it's still a great movie for people of all ages. The story is timeless. I particularly enjoy how the movie promotes imagination and exploration which is important for kids. I think this movie is fitting for kids, teens and adults. Everyone can find something to enjoy.

Mr Banks is looking for a nanny for his two mischievous children and comes across Mary Poppins, an angelic nanny. She not only brings a change in their lives but also spreads happiness.

Source: TMDB