MARY POPPINS RETURNS - Relive the magic the way Classic Hollywood Musicals were meant to be !

Set 25 years after the events of the first film, (although it's been 54 years since then) the Banks kids - Michael (Ben Whishow) and Jane (Emily Mortimer), are now grown-ups. With Michael recently widowed and left with three kids. They are about to lose their family home due to a bank loan left unpaid. Enter the magical nanny Mary Poppins going down from the sky.

Emily Blunt is marvelous as the title role which made Julie Andrews a star. She puts her own stamp to the character and makes it her own. Together with Lin-Manuel Miranda, both show their immense talents in singing and dancing on several production numbers.  I especially loved "A Cover Is Not A Book" with the dancing penguins.

There were several nods to the first film, like the colorful palettes used in animation, and the mix of 2D animation with live action which was also done in the original film. The Banks kids (Joel Dawson, Pixie Davies, & Natanael Saleh) are so adorable !

Colorful, magical, and nostalgic are words that came to my mind while watching this sequel. It's not meant to replace the original, but to relive the magic and introduce the magical nanny to a new generation. Watch out for the cameos of two beloved actors near the end.

It's important that you choose a theater with good sound systems - like Dolby Atmos, which is available in SM Aura Premier Cinemas and Vista Cinemas, EVIA Lifestyle Center to better appreciate the music and sound effects. Take the whole family with you and enjoy ! Directed by Rob Marshall, who also helmed the Oscar-winning musical "Chicago". From Walt Disney Pictures.