This week on New On Netflix we have a sentimental little film called Saving Mr Banks which dramatises the story of P L Travers, the author of Mary Poppins and the history of how the iconic Disney film got made.
When Walt Disney sets his sights on obtaining the rights to the children’s classic “Mary Poppins,” the book’s author proves a tough nut to crack. Her book is too personal to give the rights to just anyone. But he’s not just anyone — he’s Walt Disney.
Starring Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell and the ever charming Emma Thompson, this film is set in the glorious 1960s and really pulls out all the stops to tell the true story of Walt Disney’s battle to acquire the rights to Mary Poppins.
Filled with charm and nostalgia, this is actually a really great film which gives a whole different perspective to a film you’ve (probably) seen a thousand times.
BONUS CONTENT
French born, LA based film maker Thierry Guetta’s documentary with mysterious street artist Banksy is now on Netflix UK. Through the Gift Shop is a really interesting docu which gets under the skin of street art and isn’t as sterile as it sounds. This film is funny, provocative and teaches you a thing or two as well.
In the wake of ‘real life’ superhero movies like Kickass came 2010s Super, a film about what would happen if an ordinary man decided to become a super hero and fight crime. Starring Ellen Page and Rainn Wilson this dark comedy which is directed by James Gunn has hints of Gunn’s darker movies like Dawn of the Dead and Slither. To be honest, you’ll either love it or hate it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL57ncw2jr8
Last but not least, prolific documentary maker Michael Moore’s 2008 film Capitalism: A Love Story focuses on the 2000s and America’s financial crisis. This is standard fare for Moore, so you know what you’re in for if you’ve seen any of his other documentaries.
