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'I did knock': A Delightfully Served Bit of Pastiche with Meat under the Frosting
Because of its silly packaging and dependency on graphics that appear to dumb down the prospective audience, NANNY McPHEE may not gain the position on the lineup of really good movies before the public right now. But for those who can ignore the packaging, inside is a DVD that is a smart, cleverly written with style and grace by star Emma Thompson (based on the novels Nurse Matilda), directed with aplomb by Kirk Jones, and with a cast of irresistible, irascible children and adults, magical movie that is way over the top in color and slapstick in some places but remains a fluffy delight! <
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>The story is simple on the surface: Colin Firth plays Mr. Brown a recently widowed father of seven children whose business (a funeral director) keeps him away from home, resulting in a clan of kids who are as boisterously misbehaved as any children ever encountered. All nannies hired run away in terror at encountering the children: their only constants are the scullery maid Evangeline (Kelly Macdonald) and the cook Mrs. Blatherwick (Imelda Staunton). Brown is under the thumb of Aunt Adelaide (Angela Lansbury) who threatens to cut off her necessary financial support unless Brown remarries immediately. In a wonderfully otherworldly manner the name of Nanny McPhee resounds and the grossly unattractive, warty, obese and bucktoothed (only one!) strange nanny appears to assist. She speaks softly and carries a big walking stick, an implement that can bring magical changes when tapped on the floor. She sates she will stay despite the fact the children need her but don't want her and will leave when the children want her but don't need her. The manner in which this gentle and odd nanny affects the changes she demands (going to bed on time, getting up on time, saying please and thank you, etc) works wonders - not only for the children but also for Brown's response to the demands of the aunt. <
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>Emma Thompson is wonderful as the ugly but gradually beautified nanny, Colin Firth shines as the father, and the supporting cast of seven superb child actors (Thomas Sangster, Eliza Bennett, Jennifer Rae Daykin, Raphael Coleman, Sam Honywood, Holly Gibbs, and the infant sisters Barnes), Imelda Stanuton (`Vera Drake') , Celia Imrie (`Calendar Girls'), Angela Lansbury, and even Derek Jacobi and Patrick Barlow in small supporting roles make this fairy tale entertaining and instructive! 'Tis a pity the movie sinks to recreation of the old and very tired food fight sequence at the wedding, but after all this is mainly a film for children and as such guarantees belly laughs. It is a lot of fun and has some important lessons for children AND adults, and it makes for a light but delightful evening of sharing. Grady Harp, June 06 <
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A MUST SEE!!!
This has got to be one of my favorite movies of all time. I'd rate it right up there with Ever After! The basic jist, Mr. Brown's wife is dead and he doesn't know how to deal with his kids. They are little monsters!!! Goes through a whole bunch of nannies and can't find one that will stay, understandably. Nanny Mcphee arrives one night and their whole world is turned upside down in some very fun and unusal ways. Whoever thought a magical stick and a dancing, whistling donkey could do the trick? <
>There's a good bunch of laughable slap stick,lessons to be learned, heart felt moments, and a touch of romance. <
>I loved all the acting. Felt the cast preformed to their utmost best. (Actually felt for the characters) The script was well done. <
>Grab the family, some popcorn, take a chance and dare to believe! <
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Fun Family Film
Cedric Brown has just had another Nanny quit. His unruly brood of seven children drove her screaming out into the street and he is desperate to find a replacement. His scullery maid, Evangeline, does what she can to help, but Brown goes to the Nanny agency to find a full-time Nanny. However, no Nanny will work with the Brown family. Mr. Brown hears a mysterious voice telling him he needs to hire Nanny McPhee, so when she shows up at his doorstep, he is only too glad to offer her employment. Nanny McPhee has magical powers that she uses on the children, but that only solves one of Mr. Brown's problems. His late wife's Aunt Adelaide has been sending him money to help support the family, but she threatens to withhold the money unless Mr. Brown remarries quickly. Desperate to marry (and unable to recognize who he truly loves), Brown arranges to marry a truly obnoxious woman who threatens the happiness of the entire Brown family. But not to worry, Nanny McPhee still has some magic up her sleeve. <
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>Nanny McPhee is a very nice, enjoyable family film (although it will probably appeal more to women than men). The movie is a cross between "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music" (without the singing). It has lots of magic and silly goofy fun (as an adult I groaned at yet another food fight in a movie, but kids will love the scene). There's lot of eccentric characters, starting with Nanny McPhee herself and onto the cook, Aunt Adelaide, Mr. Brown's coworkers, and Mrs. Quickly, the would-be second Mrs. Brown. Kids will love the sight gags, especially the ones involving animals. Adults will appreciate running gags such as Nanny McPhee insisting "I did knock" each time she magically appears in a room. <
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>The actors all have fun with their parts. Emma Thompson (who also wrote the screenplay) has particular fun as Nanny McPhee. Colin Firth is appropriately bewildered as Mr. Brown who has no control over his children or the women in his life. Angela Lansbury has great fun as nearly blind Aunt Adelaide. Kelly Macdonald is radiant as Evangeline, willing to do anything for Mr. Brown and his family. The child actors are all good. Thomas Sangster is a standout as the troublemaking Simon; but then again, his is the showiest role amongst the children. <
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>Highly recommended for family viewing. <
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