'Nanny McPhee': If only Mary had popped in
by Hap Erstein

Hiding behind lots of face putty, a couple of disgusting warts, a bulbous nose, a gleaming buck tooth and a fat suit is actress-screenwriter Emma Thompson, who has gotten herself mixed up in a trying-too-hard children's fable about a magical governess, Nanny McPhee. Desperate to teach tots lessons in civil behavior, this film gives itself the challenge of the seven naughty children of widower mortician Mr. Brown (Colin Firth), who have conspired to chase away 17 previous nannies. Enter the unflappable Ms. McPhee... Read the full review

TO SUM UP
A not-so-pretty nanny with magical powers takes charge of seven unruly children, who begin to notice that their vile behavior now leads swiftly to rather startling consequences. As the children's behavior begins to change, Nanny McPhee's appearance changes as well, creating even more questions about this mysterious stranger whom the children and their father have come to love.

FILM FACTS ...
Universal Pictures
'Nanny McPhee'

Director: Kirk Jones
Starring: Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Kelly MacDonald, Thomas Sangster
Run time: 98 minutes
Release date: Jan. 27, 2006
Rating: PG for mild thematic elements, some rude humor and brief language.
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The Palm Beach Post: C+
"At least these classically trained actors get to get all down and dirty in a climactic food fight."

The Waco Tribune-Herald: 3 of 4 stars
"Sweet fun that should amuse adults and entertain children."


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