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

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Mark Jackson

Film Critic

12/23/2018|Updated: 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?”

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Mark Jackson

Film Critic

Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 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 featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.