The tag line for this movie is Where Her Book Ended, Their Story Begins. It is perfect summary of the movie. This depicts P.L. Travers recollection of her childhood while meeting with Walt Disney to discuss adapting her book, Mary Poppins to the big screen in 1964.
Emma Thompson plays P.L. Travers magnificently in perhaps one of the biggest Oscar snubs of 2014. Tom Hanks seems to enjoy himself as Walt Disney and Colin Farrell showed his acting prowess as Travers Goff, the author's father. Bradley Whitford also seemed to enjoy himself in a 'fluffier' role than he usually plays as one of the screenwriters. Paul Giamatti adds some heart as P.L. Travers driver.
This is a movie that I wouldn't mind watching more than once but I think reading the screenplay would be even better to see the exact quotes/dialogue used by the author very much appreciated by this reviewer/writer.
I even got my eyeful of an adorable plush Donald Duck, but was sad when P.L. Travers snuggles with Mickey Mouse instead of Donald Duck in one scene; Donald is always second fiddle to Mickey. :-( Sorry Donald Duck collector had to contributor her two cents worth.
I give this a strong one and a half thumbs up in praise at showing the realistic story of 'Disneyfying' a classic story and HIGHLY recommend people to wait around at the end credits to listen to a recording of the real P.L. Travers recordings with Disney to prove how amazing Emma was with her acting.
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