Film Review: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’: Hogwarts Alum Can’t Save Sequel

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12/23/2018Updated: 12/27/2018

PG | 2h 10min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | 19 December 2018 (USA)

While scrolling Facebook a year ago, I saw a post that asked, “Did Mary Poppins go to Hogwarts?” After exactly one second of reflection, I “liked” it and then felt deeply compelled to comment: “Duh?”

Mark Jackson

Film Critic

Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.

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