Saving Mr. Banks

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Frans B @FransB Oct 4, 2026 Brilliant. Well written and great cinematography. Tom Hanks absolutely shines in character as Walt Disney. Emma Thompson equally impressive as P.L. Travers. Although it has been heavily dramatized and glossed over, it feels as if it does tell the core story convincingly. Learned a lot here and will most certainly be looking at Mary Poppins with different perspective going forward (never realized P.L. Travers was such a pompous, self righteous, "holier than thou" and pitiful harridan. The fact that she claimed she does not write for children and that she actually found children generally abrasive and a nuisance instead of endearing. Also that she was utterly callous.) See more Caroline O @Dream79685 Aug 9, 2026 I highly enjoy this flick. Tom Hanks is great as always (LOVE his monologue near the end); Emma Thompson is fabulous; Colin Ferrell shows great range; and special mention to Paul Giamatti who is sweet and endearing. Well done all around. This is often a re-watch for me. See more Henry D @Henry_Domke May 27, 2026 Emma Thompson is one of the world’s great actresses, and this movie proves it. She gives a sharp, funny, wounded performance that is by far the best reason to watch. The high production value helped, with fine period detail and a polished look, but the sentimentality lowered my rating. See more Chris B @Papa13070 May 18, 2026 This movie is much more than and definitely deeper than one would suspect from the 'syrupy' trailers most people have seen. The understory, gradually revealing the early life of P.L. Travers, the author of Mary Poppins, and depicting how the people in her dysfunctional family led her to write Mary Poppins, is the true core of this movie. I will never see Mary Poppins in quite the same way. All of the acting is superior, and the score is excellent. This is not the shallow, childlike movie that many will expect. Otherwise, I highly recommend this movie, even if you are not a big fan of the original Mary Poppins film. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 28, 2026 Saving Mr. Banks is a good and genuinely interesting film that explores the development behind Mary Poppins in a thoughtful and engaging way. It balances behind-the-scenes storytelling with emotional depth, giving insight into the creative process without feeling dry or overly technical. The film stands out for its strong performances and its ability to shift between light, charming moments and more personal, reflective ones. It captures the clash of perspectives in a way that feels both entertaining and meaningful. What makes it work is how it focuses on the human side of the story, showing the emotions and motivations behind the creation rather than just the end result. It adds a deeper appreciation for a beloved classic. Overall, Saving Mr. Banks is a well-crafted and compelling film that earns a solid 8/10. See more James B @RT54975811 Apr 19, 2026 This was a great movie and did an excellent job of portraying the creation of Mary Poppins. I had no idea about the backstory of the creation of Mary Poppins for the Disney film, and how a sad and difficult past is behind the story of one of Disney's most beloved characters. You definitely should watch this film. Very good. See more Read all reviews

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