Mary Poppins Returns

Released: 21 Dec 2018

Words by David Jenkins

Directed by Rob Marshall

Starring Ben Whishaw, Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda

A woman wearing a red hat with a flower, a blue ruffled coat, and a polka dot scarf, standing in a grassy, wooded area.
A woman wearing a red hat with a flower, a blue ruffled coat, and a polka dot scarf, standing in a grassy, wooded area.
4

Anticipation.

Yeah, everything about this feels like a good idea.

2

Enjoyment.

Doing the same old thing doesn’t achieve the same old results. Stick to the original.

2

In Retrospect.

Practically imperfect in every way.

Everyone’s favourite magical child carer is back in this strangely bland and uncatchy modern refit.

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