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Just watched the film myself today, and can't help but think that you're opinion in the final few paragraphs is exactly what the theme of the movie is trying to oppose. The theme was the belief that though some form of letting loose whether it be making a movie like Mary Poppins or going on a family vacation as you say, or simply just imagination (as Travers Goff instilled in Helen) - those are the times that we look back on throughout life. The moments that get us through the hard times. It was shown in the film though Mrs Travers exactly what holding onto the past can do to a person. And she let the past go and forgave herself by allowing Disney to mold her story into one of the most prominent films of all time. "Saving Mr Banks" at least, showed that doing so allowed her to finally let go of some of her past demons, and she got over the events that bitterly shaped her life. I think we all need some fantasy and imagination in life so we don't end up living a life too serious and so we don't miss out on the opportunities that present themselves. Helen's memories and love for her father wasn't about saving $5,000 by not going to Disney world, it was based on the fact that he cared enough for her, despite his problems, to believe in her and instill in her that she could be anything she wanted to be through her imagination. As Tom Hanks said "isn't there a little child in all of us?".

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