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Nanny McPhee

Fantasy. Comedy. Kids 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 ... [+]
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rogerebert.com
rogerebert.com
"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)"  POS
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Variety
Variety
"Under the surface, the movie has a streak of Roald Dahl-style darkness that dilutes the sugar."  POS
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The New York Times
The New York Times
"In the endearing but somewhat scatterbrained British film 'Nanny McPhee', Emma Thompson creates an indelible character reminiscent of Mary Poppins"  POS
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post
"Even Thompson, the one you look forward to watching, is disappointing" NEG
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
"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" NEU
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