A Pleasing Tale Involving Creative Minds. ♦ 87%

Rating: 9/10 (30 December 2013)

Because each and every character in this motion picture reflects creativity towards the audience, through their dialogs and actions. Not to mention, with one of the best cast ensemble this year (only second to American Hustle), Saving Mr. Banks is one of the best movies of 2013.
I actually could relate to P L Travers' anxiety over Walt Disney's idea of animating her novels into a musical. Her past, connected to the mystical stories she wrote is bound together seamlessly with the present proceedings. Her childhood and her admiration for her father is one part, Disney's coaxing for the movie rights is another. In the end, they speak hell of a story which samples life, disorders, emotions and desolation. Coming out as a conclusion is that you always have to let go, no matter what.
Emma Thompson is the star of the film. I won't speculate about the Oscars, but the way she carries her air as Mrs. Travers is mind-blowing. How she insists upon her co-characters about almost everything are the best conversations you'll hear this year-end, mostly when she makes us wanna hate and love her at the same time. Tom Hanks looks like he had 467 tans before his scenes and I think her very well attributed to the role. Special mention for Colin Farell (amazing), Bradley Whitford (charismatic), Jason Schwartzman (genuine) & Paul Giamatti (a different role well done) with B J Novak (slender).
The best sequences of the lot are the musical ones where Whitford, Schwartzman and Novak sing, dance and thus try to cajole Thompson. Terrific!
I appreciate Hancock's imagination and bringing in the details and paying careful attention to them; including the disorders of Walt Disney is one thing. I cannot go fact-checking, but intrinsically, the long list of messages this film conveys is sufficient for consideration (both awards and viewing). And it is incredibly pleasing; never bores.
Fantastic music and score, supportive supp. cast, brilliant art setup and a clever cinematography makes this 2013's best comedy drama.
BOTTOM LINE: Highly Recommended! The performances, the music & the narration will keep you delightfully engrossed. 8.7 out of 10!
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
Profanity/Vulgarity/Sex/Violence/Gore: No | Smoking/Alcohol: Very Mild