Mary Poppins

 Let me preface this by saying I do not enjoy musicals at all. But despite this, this film has some of the catchiest songs ever produced by Disney. The musical numbers are great. The film has this kinetic madness to it which is great to watch. I never read any of the Mary Poppins books, but I have to say that this is a great adaptation of them, so clearly captures their spirit. There is a plot, but it justifiably takes a back seat to the madness and wonder of Mary Poppins. And the character of Mary Poppins is just wonderful, even apart from her magical abilities. The father character asks her for an explanation, and she replies I never explain anything. The combination of animation and live action is wonderfully done. The cast is excellent, including the child actors they cast to play the children. While I enjoyed many live action Disney films, this is undoubtedly the best.

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