Superb performances.

Rating: 9/10 (5 March 2014)

The flawless execution of their craft with every character that appears in this gem of a story in nothing short of superb. It's the story where Mickey Mouse meets Mary Poppins and, after all the award buzz has settled down, I find it hard to believe that Emma Thompson was skipped. It has to be her finest performance, not missing a beat with her witty, sarcastic dialogue and never missing an opportunity to use her wonderful ability of portraying worlds of emotion through a few glances and lip quivers.
It's hard not to over sell the film in terms of her performance because all actors involved were so on point that to not to see how bright she shines in this role is next to impossible.
The script was captivating. The fact that it was Walt Disney and the author of Mary Poppins was not the captivating point. The dynamic of stubbornly holding onto something precious, and the reasons therefore was captivating. The witty banter was captivating. The flow of events incorporated with the past was captivating.
The films hits a high note in terms of humour from the get go, whisks you into a world of adolescent memories and peaks with so much hope. "Saving Mr. Banks" is an impeccable film that touches on one of the most memorable children movies of all time.