— No one needs me to pitch you on “Mary Poppins” the film. After a half-century, Walt Disney’s box office busting Oscar winner is universally regarded as a cinematic masterpiece, and one of the finest films ever made. It is also one of the most winning and charming children’s films ever made, and one the greatest musicals ever made. Let me repeat: Ever.
What makes this 50th anniversary Bluray edition so special is the high-definition transfer. The picture is absolutely spectacular, as is the 7.1 DTS sound. And after the end credits fade, but before the magic wears off, you can leap into a host of extras:
New to this release are two short and relatively minor extras. “Becoming Mr. Sherman” (14 minutes) is a promotional tie-in for Disney’s...
