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'Saving Mr. Banks' (Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
(Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, et al / Blu ray / NR / 2014 / Walt Disney)

Overview: Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) directs this acclaimed film that reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins.

Blu ray Verdict: In truth, both nostalgia and sentiment converge with great acting in this beautiful re-telling of how our beloved Mary Poppins came to be a household name. In her usual stunning way, Emma Thompson shows us the true back ground and inspiration that created Mary Poppins from the heart of an imaginative girl to a broken woman.

Through a series of flashbacks we see the joys and pains that birthed our favorite nanny. Tom Hanks plays the we'll-loved and whimsical Walt who saw through the strict exterior to a woman who needed to be healed. Bringing tears to our eyes the story of redemption is told.

I have to admit though I did not know anything about he author P. L. Travers. But with 'Saving Mr. Banks' telling the story about Walt Disney's efforts to secure approval to film 'Mary Poppins,' and the year long effort to obtain the movie rights before seeing it, it is just one incredible tale-telling, for sure.

Again, and as expected, Emma Travers was magnificent as P. L. Travers and, while I originally had some doubts about him playing the role, Tom Hanks did a creditable job as Walt Disney. There is also an excellent supporting performance by Paul Giamatti that's not to be missed (or overlooked). This is a Widescreen Presentation (2.40:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Bonus Features of:

From Poppins to the Present (HD, 15 minutes): Hancock hosts this trip back and forth through time, touching on the early diversification of Disney's projects and brand, the look of the film (with production designer Michael Corenblith), the development and production of Mary Poppins, and the Disney Animation Studios, past and present. Interviews with former employees and family members abound, and make for a quaint but enjoyable featurette.
Let's Go Fly a Kite (HD, 2 minutes): This brief follow-up finds Mary Poppins co-songwriter Richard Sherman leading a round of "Let's Go Fly a Kite" with the Saving Mr. Banks cast and crew on the last day of filming.
Deleted Scenes (HD, 7 minutes): Three deleted scenes include: "Stargaze," "Nanny Song" and "Pam Leaves."
Trailers & Sneak Peeks (HD, 6 minutes): Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty and Mary Poppins.

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