In 1964, Walt Disney delivered a cinematic gem that has enchanted audiences for generations: Mary Poppins. The film, a whimsical blend of live-action and animation, is a masterful adaptation of P.L. Travers’ beloved book series. But beyond its charming fantasy, Mary Poppins is a story of love, family, and the importance of joy in life—a message that resonates as powerfully today as it did over half a century ago.
At the heart of this enchanting tale is Julie Andrews, whose…
This film was amazing. The performances of every single cast member were captivating and driven. Thompson's performance in particular was wonderful. She grabs the audience's attention from the moment she is first seen. Her "typically British" sense of entitlement is immediately endearing. However, as the film progresses she pulls at the heartstrings of every viewer as her stoic and hard countenance slowly melts to show a truly damaged, but caring individual. Hanks also wowed as a wonderful and charming Walt.…
A classic for a reason. The cinematography and set design really allow this film to shine. Lugosi’s debonair and charming performance as the title character along with his brooding countenance is enough to cement this film as classic cinema (there’s a reason we still think of Lugosi when we think Dracula), but surprisingly the real star of the film for me was Dwight Frye’s Renfield. Frye captures the maniacal nature of Renfield without veering into caricature, a great feat for…
I enjoyed this film. The thing that struck me the most was definitely the cinematography. So many amazing camera shots that made me comment out loud when they appeared. Sebastian Stan truly gives a great performance. He really captures the “charming-psycho” archetype well. The exposition did not drag and itself was very enjoyable. To that point the exposition was done so well it could’ve made for a short film by itself. The color palette in the opening scenes and also…
