I’ve never read any of the books, yet, so I can’t tell how they compare (although I believe her books to be darker and Disney wished to make them a bit more palatable, and if anything, more than likely improved it, even with the animated sequences). You’re one of the few people whom I’ve ever heard state they disliked the film. I mean not everyone can be in agreement about films, but it’s like saying “Citizen Kane” sucks.
Still, I think it’s a great film along with “The Sound of Music.” I met the director of the latter film, Robert Wise, at a screenplay seminar/workshop almost 20 years ago. I had to bite my tongue, since I wanted to pitch him a sequel to it (like he hadn’t heard that before).
I mean, I was asking what you personally consider some great films to be ?
I don't follow the crowd. I realize everybody has different tastes, but just because everybody else likes something, it's no guarantee I will. Sorry.
Great films. The Wizard of Oz, Lawrence of Arabia, Bridge On The River Kwai, Shane, Mister Roberts, Dr. Strangelove, Treasure Of The Sierra Madre, Hombre, Cool Hand Luke, The Outlaw Josey Wales, The French Connection,..... there are probably some others, but I’ll stop there.
Horrible miscasting of Dick Van Dyke is, in my mind, the only negative thing about Mary Poppins.