Dick Van Dyke's Mary Poppins Return Had the Director Crying

[@Bimfirestarter]

When old actors from the days of CLASSIC movies still do their thing in a new movie that's an homage to the old, What can I say? It's just irresistibly heartwarming.

[@lemurlover7975]

yep just like Tom Baker with Doctor Who :)

[@kareneastman9695]

I agree.:-):-D

[@FeatheredWingz]

Some of the other chimney sweep dancers from the original Mary Poppins did something similar! In Disney's "Enchanted"! When Giselle is doing the "That's How You Know" number. The old men dancing a jig while offering sunflowers to their sweethearts? That's them!

[@tim4962]

@@lemurlover7975 Doctor Who?

[@Mattinator95]

@@tim4962 the 50th special

[@dancingshiva7008]

"The secret to keeping moving is Keeping Moving" ~Dick Van Dyke

[@emilian7052]

So that's the secret....

[@tywilliamnash5078]

In 'Finding Nemo" Blue says "......just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming , What do we do, we swim.....,"

[@rebeccabaird3699]

and what a Mary Poppins thing to say!

[@janetclaireSays]

DVD's book "Keep Moving" is really great.

[@leecanty2894]

Talk about a Living Legend...93 and tap dancing on a table😱👏

[@kckingofpicklesaudis3151]

Be a sad day when he dies I'll cry I know that

[@hudsonhousejournal7063]

They talked about it. But didn't show it!

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

@@hudsonhousejournal7063 A teaser.

[@kitezzz360]

97 and still going

[@omundodosdinossauros6836]

​@@kitezzz36098 and still going

[@clobsentinel]

His secret is no secret. But insanely difficult to do. He loves his life, and loves what he does. Nothing more and nothing less.

[@musicallydisneyamvs6731]

Exactly

[@thomase13]

Also massive luck, genetically and otherwise!

[@emperorreign6154]

Only this man could make most of us forgive his horrendous attempt at a cockney accent. His performance was so charming that barely anyone gave a damn. A great man indeed.

[@andresuston7692]

We all hope your life won't be ruined too much because of his so-called bad accent. Will u be able to carry on?

[@mythicalashley9542]

It wasn't his fault so give it a rest

[@super8blog71]

He said in a recent interview that his dialect coach was an Irish man teaching him how to speak in a Cockney accent. Now it all makes sense lol.

[@MaximumCarne]

That’s the best cockney accent ever. What are you talking about?

[@aryastark772]

@@andresuston7692 it was the worst accent in movie history. But we love him

[@Kira1Lawliet]

I read somewhere that Julie Andrews declined to cameo in this because she didn't want to take the spotlight from Emily Blunt, but ironically, P.L. Travers, the author of the original Mary Poppins novels, stipulated firmly in her will (or she had an agreement with the Walt Disney Company, I forget which) that no more Mary Poppins movies be made unless Julie Andrews were involved. So, considering that the author of the books felt so strongly about it, I think we can chalk this up to a case of an actress actually being too humble.

[@swarlock]

And she was right to give Emily the spotlight. She has no ego .

[@Fuliginosus]

Tradition dictates that the wishes of PL Travers be ignored.

[@EricAriel5]

Travers didn’t want Julie Andrews for the role,she thought she was too beautiful,it was written in her will for no more films ever since her experience with the first was so terrible,she did give permission for the stage version,Rob Marshall asked her estate and whoever is in charge of that gave the go ahead Once he explained what he was planning on doing.

[@rocketcon]

@@Fuliginosus Considering how beloved the original film is, I think ignoring her criticism was in moviegoers best interests.

[@Fuliginosus]

@@rocketcon Exactly.

[@theresemartin7930]

I want to know Mr Van Dyke's secret. I wanna be that healthy when I'm 93.

[@sue_m]

i don't know if it's *the* secret, but i read a recent interview where he says he makes sure to dance every day. jack lalanne, who was also quite active into his 90s, said something very similar about physical activity. the saying "move it or lose it" is quite literally true.

[@eefreth8717]

So I'm fucked...I hate dancing...

[@ejf0255]

I want his health now at 47 !!! Amazing man

[@kartosenlitminey]

Me too. He's still young 👯💛

[@AndySaenz]

I just want to make it to 93! Lol

[@sylentdrifter]

Wished Julie Andrews came back too :(

[@ThomasK96]

She is in Aquaman!

[@EricAriel5]

Not me,it would be too depressing to see her in a musical unable to sing.

[@abramsullivan7764]

Yeah that why I didn't watch this movie

[@melissap4853]

But we got Angela Lansbury! Still a queen!

[@jeffreygi]

She didn’t want to upstage Emily

[@theUroshman]

When I saw him in the movie (didn't know he will make an appearance), I just opened my mouth and later couldn't stop smiling! Singing and still DANCING!!! WOW!!! It made me love the movie 10 times more! What a young spirit! You can't but love and admire the man!

[@robyoungquist5803]

I’ll never forget the opening of Mary Poppins back in 1964. Mom and all 7 of us kids were in the station wagon just about to back out of the driveway and I smarted off to my Mom. She gave me “the look” but I didn’t heed it. Without saying one word, she pulled forward, turned off the car, and said ... we’re not going to see Mary Poppins and you can thank your brother and his mouth. I tried to apologize but Mom felt a lesson needed to be taught. A week later, we went and believe you me my mouth was shut and I was on best behavior! Sped ahead all these years later, I went on opening day December 19, 2018 ... with memories of Mom, my siblings, and on my best behavior!

[@elizabethalderman8749]

He’s just so SUPERCALIFRAGLISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS. Full of love and life, and so inspirational. Glad that he is a part of our lives

[@cd8195]

He’s a legendary actor and dancer and singer. Seeing him still performing at his age I get emotional too.

[@rcf483]

0:22 seeing the old bert I interact with the new bert filled my heart with joy!

[@lucyhodges8773]

In the film Lin plays Bert's apprentice, but I agree it was magical

[@cindipossidento5688]

I took my daughter and my 2 granddaughters to see this movie and I have to tell u when he dances towards the end of the movie, I was actually crying... I loved this movie so much as well as my daughter and grand daughters!! I hope it wins some Oscars!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@joewhitehead3]

Cindi Possidento It was nominated for 4 Oscars, but lost

[@cindipossidento5688]

Joe Whitehead Well that kinda figures.... movies like this just don’t win Oscars.

[@tracybosworth1033]

Me too. 🥰🥲

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

@@joewhitehead3 Lost? No, just didn't win like all the other movies.

[@dannilebond3270]

People like him will never know how much they changed our childhood

[@wiccagirl07]

Literally SOBBED in the theater when his scene came up. He makes me so happy that I cry uncontrollably xD

[@Forgotten_Lore]

That accent may have been terrible but at the same time it was absolutely perfect! It is now stands alone as the worst part of Mary Poppins but also one of the best parts, it wouldn't be the same if they didn't have it/got someone in who had a real Cockney accent.

[@cha5]

TheLostLenore I do sometimes wonder how Michael Caine would have sounded in Bert’s role? 😉

[@davidd.6448]

@@cha5 he would have sounded like Michael Caine

[@tayler7441]

The authenticity of the accent didn't matter to me as a child watching the original MP. Does it matter to children today?

[@Forgotten_Lore]

@@tayler7441 Kids may be more intuitive these days as they have access to the internet but I doubt they would know what a real Cockney accent would be like let alone bother about this one.

[@bjb008]

I always thought the brits would have been happy with Tommy Steele playing Burt

[@nondescript2892]

Saw tbe film yesterday....a nostalgic feast for young and old baby boomers like me...there was an audible gasp in the cinema when he started his little song and dance...this may be a childrens film but I have a feeling I am squarly in the target audience...as for a few tears : bulls eye !

[@philjamieson5572]

I think, in addition to his obvious talents, he puts so much physical energy into everything he does. I hope he continues performing for years to come.

[@freddyfelipe5047]

I just cried! What a privilege to be alive to see him back!

[@GideonBernstein]

I just can't believe that he can still dance like that at 93 years of age. It's incredible.

[@PlasticWaterBottle]

This scene was awesome!! And then a little “feed the birds” piano instrumental comes after. The nostalgia!!!

[@pepperman011]

I LOVE THIS MAN!!! He is my idol....my inspiration....my Angel

[@carlosmorales4349]

One of my idols 💕

[@slurp3194]

pepperman011 i actually wanna cry he is 93 there is only so long a man can really go and i am scared of the day he says goodbue

[@youngandmeanace9486]

mahi zen me too, man Me too

[@1114kristin]

Love love love him!! Nobody else like him.

[@AletheaThomas_47]

DVD never disappoints! Blessed with health and old age, he is one of a kind. Simply amazing!

[@jackbobalon1]

Emily Blunt - Marry Poppins. Great story, terrible spelling

[@bejingmao]

the speling loks gud to me.

[@雪さくら-o8e]

I can’t explain why but when I saw this scene I felt like I wanna cry in a theater... He is a legend. from Japan!

[@parallax_78]

@@雪さくら-o8e No need to explain... we all felt the same way.

[@links5957]

When he pop out the door, I had a smile when he started to dance I was in tears. He still got it

[@elainetyler1710]

Love you goodbless you😁🔝

[@lust4lyfe101]

Even at 93 when this movie was released , he still looks great and moves like he is in his 30s

[@deekim8752]

I'm so glad my parents introduce me to Marry Poppins when I was a little, I was so glad and happy to know that. And to experience the returns of Marry Poppins, I'm truly grateful.

[@hherppoy4591]

Wow he still got it!

[@GabyGibson]

What a great man! I hope I'm that awesome when I'm in my nineties

[@BuddhangGala]

Still a bit sad that Julie Andrews is not in the movie

[@UrbanCarnage]

she said she didn't wanna have a cameo because she said people would focus on the old Mary Poppins rather than the new one

[@kartosenlitminey]

She will go to the Vienna concert

[@soinlove6889]

I've seen it twice already. Cried both times he danced

[@dorseylandria6119]

Wow....I got teary eyed when he walked into the room during his scene

[@happydayz7857]

My favorite actor ever, and one of my favorite people ever.

[@biffsmallberries5344]

For a generation of us, he was everyone's Uncle -- or we wished he was our Uncle. I STILL like going back and watching all the old stuff - and it's because of HIM - strictly because of him.

[@Gingerlocks-nj]

I never ever expected to cry...it was just so magical and an amazing way to start off the Christmas holidays! 🎄

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

would have been nice... to see a LOT MORE OF MR. VAN DYKE in this clip.

[@ars0on]

When I saw him onscreen i cried so hard like gosh

[@BarbDonnelly]

Yup, cried throughout the film. Felt like a little girl, again.

[@BeardedKayakFishing]

Movies back in the old days were just so much better.

[@WL0903]

Whatsoever it is, the new movie will never replace the classic Mary Poppins '64.

[@slapmyfunkybass]

This guy could have got married at 70 and decided to start a family, his children would now be close to their 30’s and he’d still be running round as fit as ever.

[@thisisme2476]

In an interview, Emily Blunt said that they were positioned on either side of him to help / catch him. He just shook off their "assist" and went on to do the dance by himself. She said how blown away they were.

[@billlonee9470]

Totally worth sitting through the whole movie, just to see his few minutes. DVD is doing life right.

[@allegrarivera5383]

This man is an amazing human…he must be protected at all costs. 💜💜💜

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Would be cool to see Julie Andrews in there somewhere...

[@kylethedalek]

G1 Smokescreen I don’t get why they didn’t get her back too? Even just in a little part or something

[@michealwalburn]

@@kylethedalek I believe I read somewhere she was offered a cameo, but she didn't want to take the spotlight away from Emily Blunt and the rest of the cast.

[@j.j.q1379]

I think the reason they didn't have her as Mary is because Mary doesn't grow old so.

[@sharn377]

For real tho. Julie Andrews was hot asf as Mary Poppins

[@Actrs12B]

@@michealwalburn I read the same thing.

[@Thomas-vz3ek]

No words!!!! Best Comedian ever!!!

[@chombymas7472]

That's is the true meaning of Disney seeing something rare that you would never believe. Especially if you know people who are younger who can't do it

[@milaskilathelab]

He's now old enough to play the same guy he played over 40 years ago.. for real! Haha such a legend!

[@GlennDavey]

"man with a wooden leg named Smith" "What was the name of his other leg?"

[@DavidODuvall]

I watched the movie last night - two thumbs up! I was careful to not watch anything or read anything about the movie before I saw it. When Mr. Van Dyke made his appearance in the movie - I literally had tears of joy - I'm at a loss to understand my reaction but, it was my reaction. Without saying who they are, there were several people in the movie that evoked an emotional reaction from me just because they were in the movie. I'm going to watch the original movie again and then see this one again! It was wonderful!

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

Just rediscovered him doing an interview at 98. What an inspiring, remarkable man!

[@feslenraster]

The only reason I went to see this...great respect to Mr Van Dyke. The best part of this movie.

[@MediaComposer101]

Mary Poppins has one "R" not two.

[@wesleyrodgers886]

The sphelling police.

[@howie9751]

@@wesleyrodgers886 People like you are our descent into mediocrity.

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

@@howie9751 no bad spelling is

[@Confused_Philosopher]

One of my favourite actors of all time.

[@mary-amablankson6387]

Just seeing him appear in the movie was the highlight of the movie for me.

[@larainethorpe2847]

I grew up watching the original Mary poppins so to see DVD in this cameo was just overwhelming

[@bz_mhr_62]

I still can’t believe he is over 90. He is the one and only.

[@Xayjohns]

I didn't know he was in it. Until this video showed up in my feed.

[@tamashorvath224]

The Man the myth the legend

[@SerendipityNJ]

My favorite - what a high compliment to the director - wouldn't that have been amazing to be there on that day of filming - such a rare talent!

[@dennyii5292]

He is an American Treasure.

[@marcusgadsden5109]

I want yondu to make an appearance or I've obviously wanted my money

[@Johnston212]

The fact that he is that spry at his age is just inspirational

[@Io-Io-Io]

Impressive how fit He still is at that age.

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

Healthy lifestyle

[@Io-Io-Io]

Cool Story Bro no. That's defintely genes.

[@chrislupica4688]

A legend. Simply a legend!

[@cynthusinfinite]

Ah yes thanks for posting this just so amazing to see DVD my sentiments too. His comedy of a higher magnitude.

[@char3679]

He is a Gem! Magical, tender, so funny! A true legend in Hollywood! 🙏🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@francyparma1483]

what a fantastic man!I hope he lives another 93 years!

[@bgt2848]

Growing older is not an option. Growing old is. Choose to age like this great man!

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

DvD is all class. I like to think I'm pretty cool, but he is one of the few folks I'd go full fangirl if I met him.

[@duanejones2973]

A great actor of many talents .

[@tysean0816]

I used to watch his show on nick at nite when I was a younging

[@blaircarnegie2738]

I loved this remake , l have viewed it twice in the theatre already . Emily Blunt deserves the Oscar for her performance , as well as the sound track . Easily my favourite movie of all time . Replacing Willy Wonka as the best movie in years .

[@graceb7563]

“Everything is possible” if that worked the way I wanted it to

[@tjvirus]

One of my biggest heroes. This man is amazing 😉

[@robertkess9907]

That's wonderful, thanks for not showing us any actual clips from the movie, great job.

[@MtMarshi]

One of the greatest family films of all time and it has one of the worst "Cockney" accents I've ever heard! But it just adds to the charm of it all though.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

MtMarshi I think it adds to the charm too.

[@jamesdrynan]

Nit- picker moment... " Marry at intro. " Mr.Van Dyke is a true survivor in show biz. From TV in the fifties to stage and screen, he has weathered many storms, personal and professional.

[@WrathKing47]

What an awesome human being.

[@deniseturner6863]

What a legend... a brilliant entertainer💖

[@DavidLS1]

Director: "I've got an idea! Let's kill a 91 year old living legend by having him dance on top of a table."

[@yelljal2764]

He actually says that he dance daily and claims that to be his key to his longevity.

[@brandyroseann]

You mean the 98 year old man that works out three days a week at the gym. His age doesn’t mean anything.

[@juliaweber212]

He's a legend in my eyes

[@Gary-tm1kx]

THE LIVING LEGEND !!!!

[@yvy6269]

"And you'll achieve that sense of conquest As your affluence expands"

[@RonnieBarzel]

I find it fascinating that he was an early fan/proponent/hobbyist of CGI and 3D computer modeling, even doing the occasional effect for “Diagnosis Murder.” He’s even appeared and spoken at SIGGRAPH.

[@SpikeStarkey]

Wait, he has!? I went in 2009, wonder if he was there then... if so, I'm a bit upset that i didn't get to see the speakers. Though, we did get to see the Flower (ps3) presentation that year, so that was something.

[@donmcc6573]

I wish his scene had been a little longer.

[@LATVERIAN1]

I just got off of the floor to write this comment because I just fell on my a**. This man is a true wonder. Amazing.

[@EstateSaleShopper1]

How in the hell did IGN, at :05 into the teaser, manage to spell "Mary" wrong? (Marry)

[@JayyyNz]

He is truly a legend

[@marcusblackwell2372]

This is a director who understands and loves the source material, and who didn't want to make the film as an insult to the OG. Disney doesn't deserve him

[@bradsavory9880]

He's a class act.

[@MrSailmakers]

Mary Poppins Returns is an example of a sequel done right

[@MollyGrenci]

Such a wonderful man

[@TheCissero]

I love him so much! He’s total Dude magical 💗🥰🙏🤣😊

[@tob4b1]

I CRIED!!!!!!!!!!!! He’s a legend!!!!

[@قطريوأفتخر-ع7ك]

That bring back a lot of beautiful memories 👍🏽👍🏽

[@fuzzfrancis435]

He is a true national treasure.

[@Ourfriendvirch]

I was crying too