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Nanny McPhee

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Sequel:

Nanny McPhee Returns

Original title

Nanny McPhee

Year

2006

Running time

97 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Kirk Jones

Screenwriter

Emma Thompson. Books: Christianna Brand

Cast

Music

Patrick Doyle

Cinematography

Henry Braham

Producer

Co-production United Kingdom-United States-France;

Universal Pictures, Working Title Films

Genre

Fantasy. Comedy. Kids | Magic. Family-friendly

Synopsis

In this dark and witty fable, Thompson portrays a person of unsettling appearance and magical powers who enters the household of the widowed Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) and attempts to tame his seven exceedingly ill-behaved children. The children, led by the oldest boy Simon, have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies and are certain that they will have no trouble with this one. But as Nanny McPhee takes control, they begin to notice that their vile behavior now leads swiftly and magically to rather startling consequences.

Rankings Position

#37 Best Live-Action Children's Movies

Critics' reviews

"Will kids like the movie? I suspect they will. Kids like to see other kids learning the rules even if they don't much want to learn them themselves (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: rogerebert.com
"Under the surface, the movie has a streak of Roald Dahl-style darkness that dilutes the sugar."

Leslie Felperin: Variety
"In the endearing but somewhat scatterbrained British film 'Nanny McPhee', Emma Thompson creates an indelible character reminiscent of Mary Poppins"

Stephen Holden: The New York Times
"Even Thompson, the one you look forward to watching, is disappointing"

Desson Thomson: The Washington Post
"Colorful, noisy and brimming with special effects, the picture may please young audiences simply looking for loud action, but its corny storyline and brittle lack of warmth may discourage both parents and children"

Ray Bennett: The Hollywood Reporter

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64 Movies My Kids Love (Rated G & PG) (12)

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