Mary Poppins (1964) (Disney) [VHS] [1965] | ![Mary Poppins (1964) (Disney) [VHS] [1965]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZCT5RM2TL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Robert Stevenson
Actors: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Category: Video
List Price: £14.99
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Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 469
Format: Closed-captioned, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 134 Minutes
EAN: 5017182002321
ASIN: B00004CJIT
Theatrical Release Date: August 29, 1964
Release Date: September 16, 1991
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
There is only one word that comes close to accurately describing the enchanting Mary Poppins, and that term was coined by the movie itself: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Even at 2 hours and 20 minutes, Disney's pioneering mixture of live action and animation (based on the books by P.L. Travers) still holds kids spellbound. Julie Andrews won an Oscar as the world's most magically idealized nanny ("practically perfect in every way," and complete with lighter-than-air umbrella), and Dick Van Dyke is her clownishly charming beau, Bert the chimney sweep. The songs are also terrific, ranging from bright and cheery ("A Spoonful of Sugar") to dark and cheery (the Oscar-winning "Chim-Chim Cheree") to touchingly melancholy ("Feed the Birds"). Many consider Mary Poppins to be the crowning achievement of Walt Disney's career--and it was the only one of his features to be nominated for a best picture Academy Award until Beauty and the Beast in 1991. --Jim Emerson
Amazon.co.uk Review
A pioneering film within Animation, Musicals and Fantasy, Walt Disney's Mary Poppins is possibly one of the warmest and dearest films ever made. Based on a story by PL Travers we find Julie Andrews on fine form in her debut lead role (for which she would win the "Best Actress" Oscar). She is practically perfectly teamed with Dick Van Dyke as the lovable chimney sweep Burt, whose cockney accent is endearingly inaccurate. Along with a fine supporting cast, where even the child actors hold their own without appearing like stage school wannabes, Poppins and her crew take you on a magical ride through chalk pictures, the roof tops of London and show you that laughter is not always the best medicine (even with a spoon full of sugar) when you can't get down. In total Mary Poppins clocked up five Academy Awards including Best Song and Best Visual Effects and has made it into the staple diet of family viewing across the world. On the DVD: Mary Poppins has certainly cleaned up a treat, restoring her to 1.85:1 widescreen glory and 5.1 Dolby digital sound--which is guaranteed to be music to your ears. The special features are "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" with the "Sing Along with the Movie" subtitles for all your favourite songs when they appear in the movie and the "I Love to Laugh" game offering Uncle Albert flying high in his parlour once more. "The Movie Magic of Mary Poppins" lets you look behind the scenes at how the magic was done and is fun, informative and easily understandable--pity the same cannot be said about the narrator. "Hollywood goes to a World Premiere" is a warm and amusing reminder about how premieres and stars used to be in 1964. The only disappointment is the lack of commentary--Dick Van Dyke would surely have offered a gem of a cockney voice-over! --Nikki Disney
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 Classic Childrens Film September 4, 2010
M. Austin (East Anglia, England)
I remember loving watching Mary Poppins as a child, so brought this for my 4 year old daughter. She has really enjoyed watching it and singing and dancing along with it.
Good dvd September 3, 2010
Valdee
I bought the Mary Poppins DVD for my Grandaughter's 7th birthday. She and her sister who is 4 thoroughly enjoyed it. I also enjoyed seeing a film I had seen years ago.
A childhood memory July 23, 2010
Mrs. Nicola Zammit Haber (Malta)
I bought this for my 4 year old. She hasn't taken to it much, but probably she might be still a bit young to understand some of the conversations. It was always one of my old favourites and i guess it will always be seen as an old favourite.
 Timeless Classic June 17, 2010
R. Crozier (Lanarkshire, Scotland)
What a bargain from Amazon! I never really tire of watching such outstanding musicals, especially in their re-engineered formats. This is a steal. Buy all of these precious items while they are available - Amazon has a whole catalogue of them. Things like this are just not made today.
"I'd say me special word and then they'd ask me out to tea. Woooo!" June 5, 2010
V. Thomas (UK)
What can I say, its an explosion of fun! Its packed full of brilliant songs/music and dance numbers that everyone can enjoy and will remember forever! It had been a good few years since I last saw Mary Poppins until it was on t.v a few days ago and I could not believe that I had remembered all the words to every song! I now find myself singing the songs in my head all the time and it just brings a smile on my face.
The entire cast is amazing, of course Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke are just brilliant! One of my favourite actors of all time is David Tomlinson I just love him and I have since a child, he has a brilliant skill of engaging you into anything he does.
The story in this film is captivating and I think children today would enjoy it as much as those who saw it when it was first out, it is a must in any childs dvd collection.
Its a film that will stick with you for your entire life, I hope this film will been seen by children forever as I can't imagine my life without seeing this film! A must see for all(my puppy golden retriever enjoyed the chimmney sweeps dancing on the rooftops!)
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