The Saga of the Production of Mary Poppins

The Saga in the Making of Mary Poppins

Saving Mr. Banks showcases Walt Disney's unrelenting effort to make the movie, Mary Poppins.

Tom Hanks as Walt Disney

The movie tells us about the the many years that Walt Disney endeavoured to have the film rights to the book written by Pamela Travers.

On the outback

The British domiciled Australian writer at first could not accept many of the magic of Hollywood and Walt Disney especially animation.

Winning her over straddles most of the film.

A visit to Disneyland for Pamela

Though a bit draggy in some parts especially the flashbacks to the Australian farm, the movie is worth watching just to enjoy the conflicts between Walt, his song-writers and Pamela.

Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrel and Paul Giamatti lend their  superb talent and skills to the movie.

An okay watch.