When I first received a copy of the 50th Anniversary Edition of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” I was giddy with excitement. I just love this movie and even more so, I love sharing it with my daughter. Emily has seen the “regular” version before, but just knowing this classic was celebrating fifty years made it more of an event to view. I think I was humming MP classics like “A Spoon Full of Sugar” and “Feed the Birds” for days afterwards..sigh.. With all of the movies available today there is just something wholesome and good about watching “Mary Poppins” with your kiddos.
We all know that “Mary Poppins” starred Julie Andrews in the title role as the no nonsense nanny with a penchant for magic. Did you know that playing Mary earned Dame Julie her first Academy Award? Of course we can’t leave out Bert, played by Dick Van Dyke as Mary’s jack-of-all-trades “friend”. Another fun fact is that Mr. Van Dyke also played a second role in “Mary Poppins” as Mr. Dawes Senior, the bank chairman, although he was hard to recognize.
The Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary edition has been digitally restored to bring new life to this already wonderful movie. This classic musical could not get any better as far as the talent, songs and story line go, but this release just seems a bit brighter and more vibrant! It will blow you away and you will find yourself watching it more then once. 🙂
Oh, and even the bonus features are a hoot! Mary OKE lets you sing along to some of those iconic songs like “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, “Step In Time” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee” while providing the words so you don’t get tripped up!
In the bonus feature “Becoming Mr. Sherman” the actor Jason Schwartzman, who portrays Richard Sherman, one half of the brilliant composing team of the Sherman Brothers, in the new movie “Saving Mr. Banks” sits down to chat with the Richard Sherman himself. There is even a sneak peek of “Saving Mr. Banks”!
I am not an expert movie reviewer by any stretch, but I do speak from my heart. Get a copy of Disney’s Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary and be a kid again. You might even want to “go fly a kite” afterward. 🙂
What is your most favorite song from “Mary Poppins”?
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Suz
Can’t wait to add this to my collection!
You will love it Bethany!
Suz
I also heard a rumour that everyone was very dissappoited with Dick Van Dyke’s “Accent.” He was so mad at this he said he would never do an accent in any movie again! (i.e. watch “Chitty chitty Bang Bang) Great Movie!!
That is a great bit of trivia, thanks for sharing!!
One of my favorites. Has some of the best Disney music!
So true Manda, I love this music!
I was definitely an adult when this movie came out and I have never had children…..but….I distinctly remember having a sense of ‘pride of accomplishment’ when I could say….“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”! Nice review. Suz! 🙂
LOL that pride for me came when I could spell it,
LOL
Just a spoonful of sugar…I haven’t seen this in a hot second. I love this movie.
Time to watch it again Shannon!
I haven’t seen this in a hot second. Just a spoonful of sugar is my fave.
Definitly one of mine too 🙂
I loved Mary Poppins as a kid. We listened to the record over and over and over!
Lisa you should watch Saving Mr Banks. It is a great movie for a MP fan!
I love this movie so much! My favorite song….hmmm…I love them all! Hope you have a great day my friend!
Sandra
The Adored Home
It is so hard to pick just one Sandra, LOL 🙂 Have you seen Saving Mr Banks yet? You will love it!
Suz
Mary Poppins is always shown at Christmas over here. I can remember watching it as a small child on Christmas Day and now I watch it with my children! It’s one of the few Disney movies that we don’t own, so I’ll have to put a copy of the 50th anniversary DVD on my wish list! xx
It is a must for sure Sam. Have you seen Saving Mr Banks yet?
It has been way too long since I have seen that movie OMGoodness . A tea scoop of sugar helps the medicine go down lol
You must check it out soon Cassie and then go see Saving Mr Banks. You will love it!
Suz
This movie is a classic and a must own!!
I agree Jenn!
I remember seeing Mary Poppins when the movie first came out in the 60s, I loved it despite not being a musical person.