What is Walt Disney Pictures Saving Mr. Banks?

Walt Disney Pictures' "Saving Mr. Banks" is a movie based on the real-life story of author P.L. Travers, who initially refused to sell the rights of her book "Mary Poppins" to Walt Disney for him to turn it into a movie. The movie explores the negotiation process between Travers and Walt Disney, and how personal experiences affected the author's decision to withhold approval for the movie adaptation.

The story takes place in 1961, when Walt Disney (played by Tom Hanks) tried to convince P.L. Travers (played by Emma Thompson) to sell the movie rights to "Mary Poppins." At first, Travers is reluctant to work with Disney, but she is eventually persuaded to make the trip from London to Los Angeles to discuss the adaptation.

Throughout the negotiation process, Travers tries to maintain control over how the movie is made, resisting Disney's attempts to add songs and comedic elements to the story. Travers also begins to reveal insights into her own childhood, which explains her reluctance to let go of control over the adaptation.

The movie also features flashbacks of Travers' childhood in Australia, which help explain her creative choices and inspirations for the book "Mary Poppins." Consequently, the movie delves into the themes of family, nostalgia, and inspiration, and how they all played important roles in Travers' creative process.

In the end, "Saving Mr. Banks" is not merely the story of the making of "Mary Poppins," but a heartwarming tale about the importance and power of storytelling, and the sacrifices an author makes in the creative process. The movie skillfully blends Disney's family-friendly storytelling with Travers' more mature themes, creating a movie that's both enjoyable and thought-provoking.