Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Film Background
"Mary Poppins Returns" is a 2018 American musical fantasy movie directed by Rob Marshall. The movie is a sequel to the 1964 timeless "Mary Poppins", and it features Emily Blunt taking over the role previously played by Julie Andrews. With the movie set in the Depression-era London of the 1930s, it sees the return of Mary Poppins to the lives of the Banks brother or sisters, Michael and Jane, now grownups with their own set of problems.

Main Plot
"Mary Poppins Returns" starts when the now grown-up Michael Banks, a widower with three children; Annabel, John, and Georgie, discovers that his home will be repossessed by the bank unless he can discover a certificate that shows he owns shares in the bank. Unable to find the certificate and overcome by the pressure of raising his kids alone, Michael breaks down. This is when Mary Poppins, played by Emily Blunt with charm and wit, comes down from the sky, taking the Banks kids on numerous wonderful adventures, just like old times.

Adventures and Songs
Throughout their encounters, Mary Poppins utilizes her magic to storyboard animated characters into life, to show the children the value of having a favorable mindset. Their adventures are punctuated with toe-tapping songs like "Can You Imagine That?" and "Trip a Little Light Fantastic". Each tune is used to heighten the movie's emotional resonance, restating the value of optimism, love, and family.

Resolution
With Mary Poppins' guidance, the kids start to flourish and assist their dad to search for the bank share certificate. In a race versus time, they, in addition to Mary Poppins' eccentric cousin Topsy (played by Meryl Streep), and the pleasant lamplighter Jack, manage to locate the certificate and prevent the bank's misaligned supervisor, protecting their house at the last possible moment.

Conclusion
As the Banks family members find their lost sense of pleasure and marvel, they understand that they have each other and joy is simply a doorstep away. With her job accomplished, Mary Poppins takes her leave, ascending to the sky with her magical umbrella, promising the kids that she will exist whenever there's a requirement.

General Review
"Mary Poppins Returns" incredibly captures the spirit of its predecessor, artfully mixing in wonderful new adventures. Emily Blunt shines as the no-nonsense yet whimsical nanny, instilling the character with a fresh twist. The movie is a captivating spectacle that continues the magic of the original. For those who liked the original "Mary Poppins", this movie is a classic trip down memory lane, while for brand-new viewers, it opens up a wonderful world that mixes truth and animation perfectly. With its mesmerising visual impacts, memorable songs, and poignant storyline, "Mary Poppins Returns" is a rejuvenating addition to the dream musical category.

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