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  • Curious George (2006)
    Review preview for Curious George

    [Curious George] just goes out to entertain and make people feel happy.

    Harry Lockhart · 4 out of 5
    The animated adventures of a man in a yellow hat and a magic monkey from Africa.
  • Mary Poppins (1964)
    Review preview for Mary Poppins

    There are great debates about what the best children’s film of all time is, but Mary Poppins surely has to be a strong contender.

    James Benefield · 5 out of 5
    The dull lives of a banker's family are filled with magic by a rather unusual nanny.
  • Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
    Review preview for Mary Poppins Returns

    The stakes are high and the fears tangible in this return, which invites discussion and doesn't protect parents from uncomfortable questions. This is the power of the film. Mary Poppins herself wouldn't want it any other way.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 4.5 out of 5
    In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins at a difficult time.
  • Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb (2014)
    Review preview for Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb

    The special effects are truely magic

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    The magic comes to London with Teddy, Attila, the neanderthals and Larry.
  • Night At The Museum (2006)
    Review preview for Night At The Museum

    There are a couple of pretty funny moments but for the most part director Shawn Levy's comedy struggles to raise a wry smile.

    Martin Gray · 2 out of 5
    Exhibits come alive in comic romp.

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