The film was deservedly a mega-hit.
Mary Poppins (1964)
Runtime: 2 hrs 20 mins
Synopsis: A magical, musical nanny brings a breath of fresh air into the stuffy Banks household in turn-of-the-century England. Overstuffed with gaiety, this children's fantasy is filled to the brim with wonderful dance numbers and outrageous songs (such as the seemingly unpronounceable... A magical, musical nanny brings a breath of fresh air into the stuffy Banks household in turn-of-the-century England. Overstuffed with gaiety, this children's fantasy is filled to the brim with wonderful dance numbers and outrageous songs (such as the seemingly unpronounceable "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"). The film's seamless blending of live-action with animation was a marvel in its day. This is Andrews' film debut and Darwell's last film appearance. Academy Award Nominations: 13, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: 5, including Best Actress--Julie Andrews, Best Original Score, Best Song ("Chim Chim Cher-ee"), Best Editing, Best Special Visual Effects. Gold Collection Edition features "Hollywood Goes to a World Premiere." [More]
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Starring: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley
Producer: Walt Disney, Bill Walsh
Screenwriter: Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi
Story: P.L. Travers
Composer: Irwin Kostal
DVD Info
Release:
Feb 12, 2005
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- 2-Disc Set
- Widescreen - 1.66
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French, Spanish
- Dolby Digital 2.0 - English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
- Deleted Scenes - 1. Deleted Song "Chimpanzoo"
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Feature/Short - 1. THE CAT THAT LOOKED AT A KING
- Featurette - 1. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making Of Mary Poppins
- 2. The World Premiere
- 3. A Musical Magical Reunion Featuring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, and Richard Sherman
Interactive Features:
- Pop Ups - 1. Poppins Pop Up Fun Facts
Reviews
Compared to even 'sophisticated' juvenile fodder, the sheer exuberance of Disney's adaptation of PL Travers' children's classic should tickle the most jaded fancy.
Disney had done a magnificent job of adapting the PL Travers character to the screen, using cinematic effects to the full in creating an enchanting story.
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.
The first Disney movie ever to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, the musical received 13 nods. setting a record for musicals; My Fair Lady earned 12 nominations.
At her most startlingly beautiful here, Julie Andrews does not play the chipper, loving nanny people might expect or remember. She carefully layers a distantly dangerous and even spooky side to her character.
Mary Poppins is definitely worth popping for. (40th Anniversary Edition)
The message is clear: Everyone should take care of their jobs and responsibilities, but have fun as well.
Disney classic musical even concludes with a strengthened family flying kites together. Uplifting!
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