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But its a bit of a dud.
To start, the plot is ungainly.
The blame doesnt wholly rest with the screenwriter, David Magee.
But for someone with her extraordinary range, the part is like a straitjacket.
She makes you appreciate how well the part fit Julie Andrews.
One even calls her a demon.
But as Mary Poppins, Andrews found her small but very sweet spot.
She merged with P.L.
Let me say that again:well-regulatedfantasy.
Under Rob Marshalls direction,Mary Poppins Returnsdoesnt quite know what to make of Marys split personality.
Marshall simply sets about re-creating the style and tone ofMary Poppins.
Younger kids might respond.
In his first major studio part, Miranda is light on his feet and wonderfully congenial.
But Emily Mortimer dispels that pall and then some.
Shes like Mary Poppins, only human.
