Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

About Mary Poppins Returns

The film centers around the return of the enigmatic nanny, Mary Poppins, who comes back to help the next generation of the Banks family. After Michael Banks suffers a personal loss, Mary Poppins re-enters the lives of the Banks family and, along with the street lamplighter Jack, uses her unique abilities to help the family rediscover joy and wonder missing in their lives.

Making / Production

Directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Walt Disney Pictures, 'Mary Poppins Returns' is a sequel to the 1964 film 'Mary Poppins'. The screenplay was written by David Magee with a story by Magee, Marshall, and John Deluca. The film's songs were composed by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Filming took place at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England from February to July 2017.

Actors

• Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins: Showcased a vivacious portrayal reviving the timeless character with vibrancy and charm.
• Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack: Effortlessly played the cheerful lamplighter and friend of Mary Poppins.
• Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks: Brought to life the now-grown up character with an emotional depth.
• Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks: Delivered an engaging performance as Michael's supportive sister.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Mary Poppins Returns' was released 54 years after the original film, making it one of the longest gaps between movie sequels.
• Emily Blunt is the second person to play Mary Poppins onscreen, after Julie Andrews.
• Dick Van Dyke, who starred in the original film, makes a cameo in this sequel.

Awards

The film earned numerous award nominations including four Golden Globe Award nods and was nominated for the Best Original Score and Best Original Song categories at the 91st Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "Everything is possible, even the impossible." - Mary Poppins
• "You've forgotten what it's like to be a child." - Jack

Music, Soundtrack

• "Underneath the Lovely London Sky" - Performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
• "Can You Imagine That?" - Performed by Emily Blunt, Pixie Davies, Joel Dawson, Nathanael Saleh
• "The Place Where Lost Things Go" - Performed by Emily Blunt