
Nanny McPhee
3.5
(7.3K)
Fantasy
Comedy
Family
2005
97 min
PG
Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.
Starring:
Emma Thompson
,
Colin Firth
,
Kelly Macdonald
,
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
,
Eliza Bennett
,
Jennifer Rae Daykin
,
Raphaël Coleman
Fantasy
Comedy
British Comedy
Magic
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""Nanny McPhee" is a whimsical family film that lands at a reasonable 3 stars in my rating. The film certainly has its moments of charm, and Emma Thompson's portrayal of the titular character is a highlight. Her transformation from an ugly, strict nanny into a warm and caring figure is heartwarming to watch.
However, the film's plot tends to be a bit formulaic, and the lessons it imparts to the misbehaving children are delivered a bit heavy-handedly. Some viewers may find the visual effects, particularly Nanny McPhee's magical appearances and disappearances, to be somewhat dated.
While it may not be a cinematic masterpiece, "Nanny McPhee" is a decent choice for family entertainment, offering valuable lessons about discipline and cooperation along with a dose of magic and humor. It's a good option for a rainy afternoon, but it doesn't quite reach the level of a 4 or 5-star film in my view."