A Conversation for Talking Point: Is The Movie Ever Better Than The Book?
Mary Poppins
anhaga Started conversation Oct 22, 2003
Despite Dick Van Dyck's awful Mockney accent, Mary Poppins is a joy to watch, even after a multitude of viewings. Does anyone still read the book? Does anyone still know there was a book?
Mary Poppins
Nemo Nihilque Posted Oct 22, 2003
It's been a few years since I saw it, and didn't, until now, know there was a book. Another movie which I liked and didn't know there was a book until after the watch, was "Practical Magic". I can't now recall whom the author was, but while the book was alright it doesn't compare with the movie which I felt was great. Not a re-read but definately a watch again and again.
Mary Poppins
Alison (ACE) Posted Oct 22, 2003
I didn't know there was a book of Mary Poppins! It doesn't seem like it would really work. I mean, obviously it must have done, because the book came first! Is the book good? Is the film quite different? How intriguing....
Mary Poppins
anhaga Posted Oct 22, 2003
I've never actually held a copy of the book, but from what I've learned from a reviewer whom I respect it's exceptionally mean spirited and at times racist. One has to wonder why Mr. Disney developed such a special love of the book.
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