AMary Poppins (2025) is a beloved Disney musical fantasy film based on P.L. Travers’ book series. It follows the story of a magical nanny, Mary Poppins, who arrives to take care of the Banks children in early 20th-century London and transforms their lives with adventure, music, and life lessons.
Plot Summary:
In Edwardian London, the Banks family is struggling to find a suitable nanny for their mischievous children, Jane and Michael. Their father, George Banks, is a strict and overly serious banker, while their mother, Winifred Banks, is preoccupied with her suffragette activities. The children wish for a kind and fun nanny, but their father insists on someone disciplined.
One day, Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) mysteriously arrives from the sky with her magical umbrella. She impresses the children with her charm and abilities, leading them on whimsical adventures, such as jumping into a chalk painting for a fun-filled outing with her friend, Bert (Dick Van Dyke), a cheerful chimney sweep. Mary teaches them important lessons through enchanting songs like A Spoonful of Sugar and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Throughout her stay, Mary helps the Banks family rediscover joy and imagination. Meanwhile, Bert subtly encourages Mr. Banks to be more present and caring toward his children. A turning point comes when Mr. Banks, initially dismissive of fun and adventure, loses his job at the bank after an incident involving his son and a tuppence (two-penny coin). However, instead of despairing, he starts laughing, realizing that family and happiness matter more than work.
In the end, Mr. Banks repairs his relationship with his children, and they share a joyful moment flying a kite together. With her mission complete, Mary Poppins quietly departs, allowing the Banks family to grow stronger on their own.
