A charming film with heart

Rating: 9/10 (1 July 2016)

This is a movie that really pulls on the heartstrings of the viewers. It's a film that can really impact the emotions of the viewers. It can be a very engaging and emotional experience if you are someone that has empathy and heart. This film does have Walt Disney in it played by Tom Hanks who did a phenomenal job bringing out the charisma and magnetic presence of Walt Disney. Now this might not be the most truthful representation of Walt Disney but for a movie such as this, it really does work. Every scene Tom Hanks was in just brought me to get a bit more attached to his character and have more respect for the guy. However the main protagonist of this movie is Pamela "P. L." Travers who is played by Emma Thompson, who also did a really good job playing this really jaded, cynical and stubborn character. Sometimes, actually most of the time, the environment builds people into who they become. And Pamela "P. L." Travers had a sad and poor childhood with a highly imaginative father who she looked up to. Anyways Pamela "P. L." Travers is well known for her Mary Poppins series. It's like the golden egg to her, maybe because it has bits and pieces of her in the story. And the imaginative and yet business driven guy like Walt Disney wants the rights to her story and make a live action movie out of it. Disney tries to be accommodating as much as possible but Travers wanted everything her way down to every last detail. And thus a slight bit of conflict starts with Walt Disney employees and Travers. During this process it delves into the childhood of Travers and her relationship with her father. This is a very tearjerking movie and it's actually quite heartfelt. Especially the scene near the end, when Disney tries to bring out his final card by showing empathy. It really does show how empathy can change the world. Great acting and heartfelt moments with a script that is based on a true story that works makes this a film that is most definitely worth a watch.
9/10