Movie #10 of 2020:
Mary Poppins (1964)
I’m sure I must have seen this film when I was younger, but it wasn’t a large part of my childhood, and I have no particular nostalgic attachment to the title. I can easily see why it’s a classic, however, as it sweeps audiences along on a jaunty and imaginative trip back to 1910 England — closer at the initial release than that release is today! — full of catchy tunes and special effects that are no less impressive now. The main character is also much nicer than she is in the original book, although she does still gaslight the children at one point for no apparent reason. Parents may wish to discuss that and a problematic line or two, but overall, it holds up well.
[Content warning for racism, arguably including blackface.]
★★★★☆
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