Mary Poppins Returns | Little White Lies

Mary Poppins Returns

Published 17 Dec 2018

Words by David Jenkins

Directed by Rob Marshall

Starring Ben Whishaw, Emily Blunt, and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Released 21 Dec 2018

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4

Anticipation.

Yeah, everything about this feels like a good idea.

2

Enjoyment.

Doing the same old thing doesn’t achieve the same old results. Stick to the original.

2

In Retrospect.

Practically imperfect in every way.

Everyone’s favourite magical child carer is back in this strangely bland and uncatchy modern refit.

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