When I first heard
that Mary Poppins was getting a revival, my initial reaction was pure
skepticism. But once I saw the trailers, I was intrigued. After I saw the film,
I was hooked. I left the theater still humming the songs from the film, bought
the soundtrack a few days later, and have listened to it on a loop in my car on
several occasions.
Let’s rewind a little:
Mary Poppins returns is not a “remake.” It’s an entirely different plot than
that of it’s predecessor & takes place in the 30s, when the Banks children
are all grown up. While there are similarities (& a few Easter eggs &
nods to the original), its a completely standalone film that still embodies the
spirit & whimsy of the original.