Just finished watching this film with my daughter, which made me think of this blogpost from two years ago. Yes, I still stand by my statement. Bert’s life will end in tears.
… but there will be a few nice songs before it comes to an end though.
For the last six days I’ve been sick. I’ve had a fever that kept coming and going, a non-stop cough and I felt really weak. I slept away pretty much my entire weekend. Actually, my house has been the perfect storm for illnesses, with my son recovering from pneumonia and my daughter dealing with croup… but enough about them, let’s get back to me.
So while in one of my fever moments I started having a weird debate with myself.
Granted, this happens a lot but more so when a fever is included. And after one memorable (fever-induced) debate I have come to this conclusion.
Bert is the most tragic character in all of the Disney films.
Yes, I am talking about Bert, the lovable bloke from Mary Poppins. The one always up for an adventure and a song and dance. That Bert. And, yes, he is more tragic…
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