Nanny McPhee (U)

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Time Out says

This family comedy sees an eccentric nanny magically appearing to heal the naughty, troubled kids of a handsome widower. Unlike Mary Poppins, however, Nanny McPhee is ugly; grotesque even. But while barely recognisable, writer-star Emma Thompson gradually sheds the exaggerated prosthetics (hairy warts, bulbous nose, etc.) each time the children learn a valuable lesson. Quite why, nobody explains: the film barely acknowledges its supernatural themes.
That McPhee appears to use magic to control the kids is secondary to the more involving story of the potential romance between their father Mr Brown (Colin Firth) and the maid (Kelly Macdonald), their union impeded by Great Aunt Adelaide (Angela Lansbury), who insists Brown marry a suitable bride. While contrived, this storyline introduces the film’s most humorous character: showy money-grabbing widow Mrs Quickly (Celia Imrie). But that Nanny McPhee herself is so unengaging undermines the film’s impact, making it pleasing but ultimately unsatisfying.

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Release details

Rated:

U

UK release:

Fri Oct 21, 2005

Duration:

97 mins

Cast and crew

Cast:

Emma Thompson, Sam Honywood, Holly Gibbs, Jennifer Rae Daykin, Raphael Coleman, Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Kelly MacDonald, Celia Imrie, Derek Jacobi, Imelda Staunton, Thomas Sangster, Eliza Bennett

Producer:

Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner

Cinematography:

Henry Braham

Editor:

Justin Krish, Nick Moore

Production Designer:

Michael D Howells

Director:

Kirk Jones

Music:

Patrick Doyle

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Rated as: 3/5 (3 ratings)

  • Nanny McPhee is a classic. Most of the complaints about the movie usually fall down to the viewer not grasping the concept of the character/theme. The nanny not prominent enough? That's the whole point of the story, she's not the star, she's only there to help push things along. Maybe it was simply too subtle for some people's grasp.

    DadaV Fri May 31
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  • I agree with Girl Fren' great simile.I'm awylas amazed by people who can write flash fiction well. I'm not very good at it I awylas feel like mine comes out cliched. I only seem to be able to do the novel thing, which is unfortunate in the days of micro-fiction/blogs/Twitter, etc.Congrats on laptop!

    I agree with Girl Fren&#039; Sat Mar 31 2012
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  • This is a wonderful film. A great story. I always tear up at the end. Can't wait for the sequel in August!

    Matt Fri Jun 18 2010
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  • a horrible trainwreck of a movie.

    cmiles Thu Jan 7 2010
    Rated as: 1/5
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  • THIS PICTURE IS A - AW'RIGHT COLORFUL -TRAINWRECK. COLIN FIRTH MAY BE A FINE ACTOR BUT TOO MANY OF HIS PCS ARE JUST TIRED CRAP - HE SHOW ANY DISCRIMINATION IN HIS CHOICE OF ROLES/PICURES. WE ALL HAVE BILLS TO PAY BUT GAWDS!

    CAROL MILES Fri Dec 11 2009
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  • JUST A WHIFF OF MARY POPPINS ABOUT IT, BUT STILL A GOOD STORY IN IT'S OWN RIGHT. GREAT CAST AND A FEEL GOOD FILM. KIDS WILL LOVE IT!

    kel Fri Mar 6 2009
    Rated as: 4/5
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  • I think nanny mcphee is a great family film.

    zoe Sun Jan 6 2008
    Rated as: 5/5
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