Review of Nanny McPhee (2005) by Johnny T — 20 Feb 2011
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. 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. Under the surface, the movie has a streak of Roald Dahl-style darkness that dilutes the sugar.
VERDICT: "Matinée" - (Mixed reaction). These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says to pay matinée prices to see at a theater or buy an ex rental or a cheap price the DVD to own.
This review of Nanny McPhee (2005) was written by Johnny T on 20 Feb 2011.
Nanny McPhee has generally received positive reviews.
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