Lacks the charm of the original, Mary seems annoyed to have had to come back for the Banks' - modern storytelling doesn't do too well with this. A series like lemony snicket of the MP books could be great.

a few scenes could have been left out, the Meryl Streep segment started off with the promise of maybe an odd homage to the original's 'laughing & floating"scene. But is mostly an upside down set.

The morals of this are the complete opposite of the original... "enjoy time with your family" has become "invest money in stocks, when you're young"

My 5 Yr old danced to two songs - that I can't remember. Only at the end did a song make you want to singalong - "nowhere to go but up" - we both humming the last song in the car.

In tribute to this lovely film, I've chosen to write my review in song form:

I'm a writer
Who's a critic
A keyboard fighter whose
Life's a picnic

I'm a movie buff
Won't condescend
Sometimes I'm tough but i
Will recommend

I'm half Anglo
Half American
But for an hour or so
I was a kid again

Mary's poppin'
I'll see it again
Mary Poppins
Strong recommend

World Premiere Review:

It's a decent feel good movie, but has some rough edges. Casting Emily Blunt was spot on and Lin-Manuel is wonderful and some of the musical numbers are fantastic. Unfortunately the beginning and middle drag, [spoiler] with Meryl Streep's bit being not great and completely unnecessary. It was also disappointing that none of the original songs made it into this sequel. Dick Van Dyke steals the show at the end, and yes, he does all his own dance moves at 92 years old. Also seeing Angela Lansbury still with it at 93 put a smile on my face. Mary Poppin's exit is surprisingly cold and seems like a missed opportunity to tug at some heart strings. They should have cut the chase scene in the middle (that also felt completely shoehorned in) to make room for it. [/spoiler]

It may not be practically perfect in every way, but Mary Poppins Returns delivers a heartwarming story brought to life by a stellar cast.

I really loved the movie! The music, cast, visuals, plot from the beginning to end were outstanding. Emily Blunt did justice to the original Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews forever in our hearts, of course). I was completely blown away by this spectacular movie. It was so moving and cheerful that I got out of the movie theater so happy that I couldn't stop smiling!
Oh, and also it's a film that we can enjoy with our whole family and have a great time.
I can't wait to watch it again!

It's not practically perfect in every way, but it does get a lot of things right. The songs are great, although they don't all stick. Emily Blunt is fantastic as Poppins, and the cast around her shine. And the upbeat tone is true to the spirit of the original; where magic and hope overcome adversity and life's trials. A genuine rarity - a sequel that is surprisingly faithful to the original.

Just two words:

Absolutely boring!

Absolutely perfect in every way. Exceptional cast (although I scratched my head why they cast a Yankee to play a iconic London character but Lin-Manuel Miranda finally won me over). Emily Blunt was spectacular. Wonderful supporting cast with some very distinguished featured artists (the last one was a particular treat). The new music was complex but brilliantly written. The animation was a delight. The choreographed numbers were both an homage and lovely. There just didn't seem to be a false step. I give this film a 10 (perfect) out of 10. [Musical Family Fantasy]

Incredible as we are transported into the world of simplicity, creativity and happiness with this beautiful work directed by Rob Marshall. There is a photograph and beautiful effects that immerses us in the adventures of the film. Emily Blunt was perfect for this role, formidable cast; particularly I would not replace anyone.

The film is thrilling and tells the story of the Banks family who are experiencing family and financial problems and end up having the misfortune to receive notice that they would be without their home if they did not take their debts to the Bank. At that moment Mary Poppins appears to take care of the children who in the face of difficulties were maturing very fast and losing the creativity of childhood.

Super recommend it! Brings beautiful reflections on the importance of seeing things with simplicity and open mind. Beautiful movie with beautiful scenes and a formidable story.

It accomplishes what it sets out to do, well enough. Mainly thanks to Emily Blunt.