Mary Poppins Returns [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2018]

This movie is flawed in so many ways. There's a sequence that was clearly only inserted into the film as a way to get a certain actor into the movie. The drama of the climax is undercut by a crazy obvious solution that should have been everybody's first thought. The very first accent/voice you hear in the movie, although purposeful (I know, I know, Van D did it) does NOT inspire confidence. All of that said, this is a great film. I don't know what to say. There's no other movie that has swept me up in a pure sense of wonder and joy like this movie did. The animation, the musical sequences, the dancing, the pure exuberance that is flying off the screen, it nearly brought me to tears. Next to my coworkers. I held myself back from clapping after four different musical sequences in some strange basement theater of the Disney Studios. I don't want to spoil any of the specifics behind the things I loved, but all four of those sequences are so different from each other and still so perfect. Even for those of you who don't like Lin-Manuel Miranda, there's something so (eventually) affable and charming about his character, culminating in two separate moments where you go "oh god... are they really about to do X" and then they do X and X just WORKS! I'm disappointed in the lack of a Julie Andrews cameo, but delighted about the silent addition of a cameo near the end (although initially confused, because I couldn't remember if that person was even in the original movie. And then I looked it up, and they weren't. Strange! Wonderful!)

My favorite part was when Mary Poppins and Jack were singing about, “don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” To see the books come alive and then dancing through them. So cool!! Also, I loved when the "Bert" danced on the bank desk. Plus, when Mary Poppins, Jack, and the 3 children jumped into the broken China bowl and fixed the carriage to take a ride. And of course, when Mary Poppins draws them a bath and you see a real dolphin pop out. The music was wonderful!! I loved Emily Blunt’s delivery and she did everything “Mary Poppins perfect”! Jack’s singing was wonderful as well and then when the lamp-lighters danced and sang, it was just awesome. I loved how they added choreography with the bike tricks. Super cool. Everything was beautiful but what was best of all — is how Disney still brought in new magic BUT! held onto the old magic all at the same time. That is so hard to do! They could have done crazy things but they just held onto the original Mary Poppins magic and tricks all while putting a new spin on them. I just loved it!!! Excellent job Emily Blunt! Excellent job Disney! You all did not disappoint!

Mary Poppins Returns - Amazing...Visually. The movie itself doesn't quite hold up vs. the original classic. But is that a bad thing? It's it's own stand-alone feature. Not a sequel, not a re-make. On that note, it's very enjoyable. So good in 4K at home - especially on a large HD screen. I wish Disney still supported 3D releases in the US like they do in the UK. But imports often play here without special equipment.

Mary Poppins Returns is great entertainment, typical classic Disney. Very enjoyable music, different than the original but a very similar type storyline. 4K UHD Disc is acceptable but definitely not a reference quality. Physical disc is HDR, however, the digital version is Dolby Vision, which I prefer, and don't understand why Disney does this on several of their discs, not putting the Dolby Vision on the hard copy.

A wonderful movie that really captures the feeling of the original. Has just enough feeling of the original without boring you with predictably. Emily Blunt doesn’t have the voice range of Julie Andrews but it is not noticeable because of her stage presence. Her acting truly demands your attention.

Guess I am officially upgraded to the 4K world now with this first 4K movie purchase. Cannot believe the difference in the technology advances from just a few years ago when I started BluRay purchases. The quality is great. And the movie itself is a wonderful addition to our library.

I found this to be an enjoyable sequel to the classic Mary Poppins film. The 4K Blu-ray is solid but is a bit reserved. I would have liked to see Dolby Vision and a more dynamic Atmos track. Otherwise, an easy film to recommend.

Mary Poppins Returns is essentially a Force Awakens styled film, but it most certainly is just as charming as the original. With lovely new songs and a heart warming story, this film is sure to put a smile on your face.