Sweet & Emotional!

Rating: 7/10 (28 December 2013)

John Lee Hancock's 'Saving Mr.Banks' is sweet & emotional. It delivers a true-story efficiently, offering a well-done script, proficient direction & superb performances by its stellar cast.
'Saving Mr.Banks' Synopsis: Author P. L. Travers reflects on her difficult childhood while meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during production for the adaptation of her novel, Mary Poppins.
'Saving Mr.Banks' narrates P. L. Travers story, right from a heartbreaking childhood to her legendary career. It's sensitive, tender & touching. Kelly Marcel & Sue Smith's Screenplay is well-done. John Lee Hancock's Direction is proficient. Cinematography is excellent. Editing is sharp. Art Design is wow.
Performance-Wise: Emma Thompson is mesmerizing as the legendary author. She's sad, happy, ambitious & humorous, all in the same time. She's the real scene-stealer here. Colin Farrell is fantastic as the ill-tempered, alcoholic yet loving father. Tom Hanks as Walt Disney, is fairly okay. Paul Giamatti lends wonderful support.
On the whole, 'Saving Mr.Banks' is a memorable watch.