Nanny McPhee

Name: Nanny McPhee
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: January 27, 2006
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 59
Cast: Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson

2006

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: January 27, 2006 | PG

Starring: Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson

Summary: In this dark and witty fable, Emma Thompson portrays a person of unsettling appearance and magical powers who enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Brown (Firth) and attempts to tame his seven ill-behaved children. (Universal Pictures)

Director: Kirk Jones

Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 97 min

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Peter Rainer

What actors! The great Miriam Margolyes has a wonderful cameo as a scullery maid, and Colin Firth manfully endures a face full of frosting. And then there's Angela Lansbury, playing her first movie role in 20 years as the villainous Aunt Adelaide. Read full review

Wesley Morris

Thompson adapted the screenplay from Christianna Brand's "Nurse Matilda" books, and she and director Kirk Jones balance the slapstick and levity with darker enchantments. At its most enjoyable the film feels like Roald Dahl's idea of "Mary Poppins." Read full review

Claudia Puig

The film's look, fashioned by production designer Michael Howells, is noteworthy for its vibrant colors and fantastical feel. Read full review

Jami Bernard

There's magic afoot, even if the movie is more serviceable than magical. Read full review

Ray Bennett

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. Read full review

Stanley Kauffmann

I hazard the guess that quite small children--pre-science fiction, pre-heroics--will enjoy its fairy-tale quality. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

There's nothing offhand or spontaneous-feeling about Nanny McPhee; it's a highly mechanical piece of work, and its potentially delightful details are wasted. Read full review

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MarilynZ.

Feb 27, 2006

Very entertaining. Everyone in our party enjoyed this movie. Some great talent and clever scenes. We are looking forward to adding this to our DVD collection.

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N.H

Feb 11, 2006

Inventive, creative, charming and quirky. You can hardly ask for more from a family movie. See it with or without a kid!

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FilipeNeto

Jan 14, 2020

A great movie for the whole family

In this fantasy movie we find a widower on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Lonely since his wife's death, he has to divide his time between running his funeral home and raising his many children. To make matters worse, the kids are real brats who scareA great movie for the whole family

In this fantasy movie we find a widower on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Lonely since his wife's death, he has to divide his time between running his funeral home and raising his many children. To make matters worse, the kids are real brats who scare away all the mistresses their father arranges to look after them. But everything changes when a special nurse comes to that house.

It is a film clearly aimed at young audiences, but it will certainly be well tolerated by adults. Colorful, cheerful and very fun, has a good story where it conveys good educational values such as respect, friendship, family value. Of course everything is a bit predictable, but even so the movie proves to be catchy. Despite the strength of the kids, who are reserved for the hilarious moments of the movie, the movie is expertly directed by two or three very experienced adult actors who quietly steer it all: I'm talking, of course, about Colin Firth and Emma Thompson, but especially this actress who, in addition to giving life to the lead role, also ensures the writing of the script. She, better than anyone, understood well what the film needed and knew to be up to it. In addition, the film also features the brilliant participation of veteran Angela Lansbury and the sweetness of Kelly Macdonald.

Technically, the film bets heavily on CGI and quality visual and sound effects. A bet that surprises us nothing but does not detract from the final product. Good costumes and scenery help, although I had trouble digesting such an overt abuse of the almost ubiquitous green, yellow, and pink colors. This made the movie visually tiring. Patrick Doyle has signed the soundtrack, which looks beautiful in the film, though not exactly in the ear.… Expand

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EdwardS.

Feb 6, 2006

It is a cute little story about a houseful of horrid kids and an inattentive widower who, with a little help from a stern Nanny (and a little magic), are turned into a happy home. The family's progress can be seen in the Nanny's face!

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Trev29

Sep 3, 2012

The movies colors almost blind me to death, and even though it is pretty childish, the ending feels as true magic that movies can create. Good to enough to enjoy with all the actors.

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Tennisboy700

Dec 26, 2013

Nanny McPhee an all round family movie for the family but some floors that did not impress my Squeamish brother. Another down side to this movie is the plot is around a slightly dark thought of a man who needs to marry or no rent fair enough but this movie scores a 5.5 out of 10 for its lackNanny McPhee an all round family movie for the family but some floors that did not impress my Squeamish brother. Another down side to this movie is the plot is around a slightly dark thought of a man who needs to marry or no rent fair enough but this movie scores a 5.5 out of 10 for its lack of fun and differences in the movie.Still if your looking for a good family movie to watch with a bowl of popcorn GO FOR IT.… Expand

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lukechristiansc

Mar 21, 2014

Emma Thompson plays a dumb nanny who does gross things to children and she's a old school nanny . it fails to be myfavorite film . trust me it sucks for emma thompson .

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