I received a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I have always been intrigued with Walt Disney. Saving Mr. Banks gives you a sneak peek into a part of Walt’s life and a glimpse into the making of one of his Disney’s greatest films, Mary Poppins. Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) directs this acclaimed film, which reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins. Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney (Hanks) tries for twenty years to obtain the rights to author P.L. Travers’ (Thompson) beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won’t budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, the set Mary Poppins free.
Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson as the starring roles in this film, should pretty much sum up how great this film is. These are both amazing actors and they take on the role of Walt Disney and P.L Travers’ perfectly. I was really surprised to see how much went into making Mary Poppins and so this story was really interesting to me. I love true stories like this one, especially when it involves a movie that I have loved since I was a little girl.
Here are some fun recipes from this golden era at Disney studios including a recipe for Walt Disney’s family chili. This would make a great combination for family movie night! Enjoy.
