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Mary Poppins Is Finally Back, And These 8 Things Make Me Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious About It

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Juliet Antonio

Sep 24, 2018

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Mary Poppins Is Finally Back, And These 8 Things Make Me Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious About It

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Mary Poppins is a Disney classic that is near and dear to a lot of people's hearts. That's why when I heard Disney was making a sequel based on PL Traverse's other books in the Mary Poppins series (which the original was based off of) I was skeptical. It wasn't a live action remake, but making a sequel to one of the most successful musicals of all time is a bold effort that could go wrong in so many ways. However, when Disney released the trailer a few days ago, my hopes were lifted. Here are a few of the thoughts I had while watching. Also, if you haven't seen the trailer yet, check it out here!

1. Michael Banks needs a hug!

Michael is really a sad figure in this one. His childlike wonder was clearly taken from him when his wife died, and he sounds like his father when he tells Mary Poppins he's been filling the children's heads with nonsense. But it's a Disney movie, so we know that's going to get fixed somehow

2. It's so weird to hear Lin Manuel Miranda with a cockney accent!

Quite a leap from rapping about Alexander Hamilton to a lamp lighter named Jack! However, I think it's pretty solid due to the fact he's been living in London these past few years. Better than Dick Van Dyke's accent as Bert for sure. Sorry Dick! I'll make it up to you in this article later on, promise!

3. Emily Blunt can still sing really well, so we're fine

Let's be real, no one will ever be Julie Andrews. But Emily Blunt is a highly competent singer. It may be only one lyric in the trailer, but she has sung before in the film adaptation of Into the Woods, so don't worry, Mary can still belt it out

4. This animation is ON POINT

First of all, the style pays homage to the original film. Second of all, it looks like what the original animators could only have DREAMED of making. The colors are so vibrant and clear, and Mary and Jack's clothes look like they were drawn onto them!

5. ...Will there be a "Little Mermaid" easter egg?

I mean, if Mary is taking the kids swimming, there's gotta at least be a dinglehopper placed cleverly somewhere so the camera can catch it. I wouldn't be surprised if this Nanny has flown all over the Disney universe at all sometime in her travels. Who says she needs to stay in England?

6. These sneak peeks at the musical numbers make my heart wanna dance!

Jack has a top hat and cane! The lamplighters are clicking their heels together! Eeek I can't wait to see what other choreography they've come up with!

7. Wow, this is a stellar cast!

Angela Lansbury? Check. Julie Walters aka Mrs. Weasley? Check. Academy Award Winner Colin Firth! Check. The incomparable Meryl Streep! Double check. I guess no one can resist the magic of Cherry Tree Lane.

8. And finally, God Bless Dick Van Dyke!

See, I told you I'd make it up to him, didn't I? 54 years later, Dick is tap dancing with the same energy he had playing Bert and he's 92 years old! While he won't be playing the dear chimney sweep in this one, having him in the sequel does give the impression he's passing the torch of the Mary Poppins legacy

And that's the end of the trailer! I'll be at the movie theatre, won't you join me?

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Mary Poppins Is Finally Back, And These 8 Things Make Me Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious About It

Spoiler Alert: I am ecstatic!!!

1. Michael Banks needs a hug!

2. It's so weird to hear Lin Manuel Miranda with a cockney accent!

3. Emily Blunt can still sing really well, so we're fine

4. This animation is ON POINT

5. ...Will there be a "Little Mermaid" easter egg?

6. These sneak peeks at the musical numbers make my heart wanna dance!

7. Wow, this is a stellar cast!

8. And finally, God Bless Dick Van Dyke!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

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19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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