Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
Though Saving Mr. Banks (2013) is more of a historical drama than a science fiction film, its exploration of imagination and storytelling carries some speculative elements. In this film, Tom Hanks portrays Walt Disney during his efforts to convince author P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) to allow him to adapt her novel Mary Poppins into a film. The creative process behind one of Disney’s most beloved stories is examined, with particular attention paid to the blend of fantasy and reality that makes Mary Poppins such a timeless work.
Hanks brings charm and a quiet authority to his portrayal of Walt Disney, showing both the visionary and the businessman sides of the entertainment mogul. While Saving Mr. Banks focuses more on Travers’ personal history and the creation of Mary Poppins, it hints at the power of storytelling and imagination—core themes in both speculative fiction and Disney’s own body of work. Hanks’ role is to remind audiences of the magic that lies in stories, whether they are rooted in reality or not.
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