The film āSave Mr. Banksā was released on the big screens in 2013 and immediately received great popularity and many positive reviews. In particular, it is worth noting that the actors of "Save Mr. Banks" demonstrated a great game. Here one cannot but praise the leading actors, namely Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson.
Let's talk about this picture and about those people who have made efforts to create such an amazing film that tells a real story.
Plot
Walt Disney, whom we all know well, many years ago promised his daughters that he would make a film about his childrenās favorite book heroine - Mary Poppins. However, for 20 years now, a man has been unsuccessfully trying to negotiate with the author of the book, Pamela Lyndon Travers, who flatly refuses to sell film rights.
But Walt Disney does not give up, and in 1961 he made another attempt to push the writer to agreement. The filmmaker tries to connect the woman to the preparatory work on the film, tolerates all her requirements and takes into account any desire. But, despite all this, the woman does not like everything, and she refuses to work further in this direction.
In parallel with this, viewers observe the childhood memories of the main character and understand that her book is partially autobiographical. The connection between one of the characters in her book, Mr. Banks, and the writer's father becomes apparent.
How the film was accepted by the public
The picture received mostly positive reviews, in particular, a good story was appreciated. Itās quite difficult to make a film when everyone knows what will happen in the end, a lot depends on the plot and the smallest details that create the atmosphere of the picture.
The actors āSave Mr. Banksā were on top. This is undoubtedly appreciated. The film received many nominations and won a number of prestigious awards. Among other things, there was an Oscar nomination for best music.
Film director
Not only the good actors of āSave Mr. Banksā became the key to success. First of all, the merit of the director is here. He managed to create a masterpiece that deserves many praises and awards. The director was John Lee Hancock, who is best known for his sports dramas. For example, the 2009 film The Invisible Side was highly successful. He not only collected good box office receipts, but even presented Sandra Bullock (starring) with an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
John's directorial debut took place in 2002, when he presented the audience with another sports drama. She had the name "Beginner" and received positive reviews from critics.
In addition, Hancock is actively involved in producing and writing scripts, but his work on the film āSave Mr. Backnesā was especially noted by critics and once again showed that this person has great potential and has something to convey to the audience.
The lead actor is the magnificent Tom Hanks.
The roles of the beautiful Hanks are always brilliant. He is a successful Hollywood actor. On his account several dozen vivid successful roles. Tom Hanks' career has been going on for over 30 years. During this time, the actor starred in many films that have become cult. On his account two Oscars and many nominations for other awards.
In this picture, Tom Hanks played the role of Walt Disney, who unsuccessfully for many years trying to persuade the main character to give his permission for the film adaptation. The actorās work on this film was highly appreciated.
The role of the stubborn writer in the film
Who played the role of a stubborn writer in the movie āSave Mr. Banksā? Emma Thompson did an excellent job with her tasks, and her work on her character was highly praised by critics.
The actress has extensive experience and diverse roles in various films in the past. In particular, she successfully starred in dramas, as well as in comedy films. However, āSave Mr. Banksā was a special movie for her. The actress was one of the main applicants who were nominated for an Oscar, but for some reason did not get on the short list. Nevertheless, the actress āgrabbedā her part of the awards, in particular, Golden Globe, BAFTA and others.
In this film, the woman played the role of a writer, the creator of the image of Mary Poppins. However, for many years the author stubbornly refused to let Walt Disney film her books. What is the reason? With the help of flashbacks, which are built as children's memories of the main character, viewers will learn more about the motivation of the main character and understand what kind of childhood trauma she suffered.
Whitford Bradley
Actor Bradley Whitford also appeared in the movie āSave Mr. Banksā as the screenwriter Don Da Grady, who worked on the adaptation of a book about Mary Poppins.
Viewers see how Don Da Grady is trying to work in the same team with the main character - Pamela Lyndon Travers, who is not happy with everything. We know how this story ended: after all, Don Da Grady was able to write a good script and put a lot of effort into filming books about Mary Poppins.
Actor Bradley Whitford, in turn, spent a lot of energy to create a convincing and believable image that he did. The actor has extensive experience in television, and is also actively acting in feature films. His most notable work is his role in the series West Wing, which has been broadcast for several years. In addition, he had secondary roles in such films as Philadelphia, The Ideal World, and Kate and Leo.
Novak Benjamin - a young actor who played the role of the great composer Robert Sherman
The composer Robert Sherman has a lot of works on his account, he wrote music for animated films, as well as series and other projects. During his long career, Robert received many honorary awards and was nominated for an Oscar. In particular, Sherman wrote songs and music for the 1964 Mary Poppins cartoon.
In the film āSave Mr. Banks,ā the role of Robert Sherman was played by the young, you can say, novice actor Benjamin Novak. He starred in one of the supporting roles in the film āInglourious Basterdsā in 2009, and also took part in a number of successful television projects, in particular in the series āOfficeā.
Colin Farrell
And of course, one cannot fail to mention Colin Farrell, who played one of the secondary roles in this picture. The actor has become a person who draws attention to himself, and even the slightest appearance on the screen is enough to prove himself and once again show his acting skills.
In this picture, actor Colin Farrell played the role of the father of the main character, who appeared in her childhood memories. His character played an important role in the formation and further actions of the writer, who for many years refused to give consent to the film adaptation of her works. But Banks can still be saved.
The actors of āSave Mr. Banksā and everyone who worked on the film put in a lot of effort. And as it turned out, not in vain. The result of their work is a wonderful, successful film that is worth watching!