(From syracusenewtimes.com)
On an early Sunday afternoon in Syracuse, N.Y., the movie theater was filled with people who remember the magic of “Mary Poppins” on the big screen and “The Wonderful World of Disney” on the small screen.
“Saving Mr. Banks” took us all deliciously back to those grand times. People even sat through the credits, which were accompanied by a reel-to-reel tape recording of the sessions between author P.L. Travers and Disney’s top movie makers. The theater-goers clapped at the end.
Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson and the whole cast were superb in bringing everybody back to 1961, a time when LA was a place full of wonder for everybody except the woman visiting from London hellbent on protecting her beloved novel nanny.
To read my full review on the Syracuse New Times site, click the link below.
http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/saving-mr-banks-is-supercalifragilisticexpialidocious/
Mark Bialczak 
wonderful review mark, and i look forward to seeing this. i remember seeing mary poppins when it first came out, all those years ago, and loved it. it will be nice to know the story behind it.
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It is quite interesting and entertaining, Beth. And perfect for those born in our year!
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I will now see the movie, Mark, thanks to your recommendation. I enjoyed reading the review.
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You are so welcome, Ann. Merry and Happy to you and yours!
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It is quite a treat for those of us who remember when it actually happened, Ann!
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I think the film is based on a great story and am looking forward to seeing it. P L Travers was quite a lady!
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Emma Thompson portrays Mrs, Travis as quite a pip, Rachel. I think you will like the film!
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I think I will love it!
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Well now. Color me HAPPY! 🙂 I take it you were pleasantly surprised? I know I am thrilled. And can’t wait to see it!
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It is fun feeling like it’s 1961, Colleen. Of course, I was just a little kid then … Enjoy the film. Merry Christmas!
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🙂 I will let you know how much I love it! 🙂
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Well I couldn’t wait to get back home after seeing this movie. I knew I would love it! I related to her immediately. Well, maybe I didn’t exactly ‘relate’ to her. As much as I knew immediately what it meant to her. I loved the movie. Even if I was a little disappointed to come home and read up on ‘her’ and discover the movie may not have been ‘exactly’ accurate. But I loved it! 🙂
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That’s why they make movies, to mold the facts in the most entertaining manner possible. I guess I won’t complain on this one. The movie was much fun. Glad you agree, Colleen.
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Will be seeing this one, 🙂
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Enjoy the wayback machine, Chess!
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I will and Happy Holidays to you!!!
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Merry and Happy to you, Chess!
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Awesome! I was debating whether to see this one or not. I know I have to now! Thanks Mark.
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It is so very well done, Kim, funny and dramatic and poignant. Enjoy!
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