![]() Of course we have seen similar stories in films before but it's the presentation and treatment that makes the difference and 'Nanny Mcphee' is nothing short of a delightfully amusing family film. Emma Thompson wonderfully writes the screenplay as there is not one moment where I felt that the film dragged. I also liked the symbolic representation of Nanny McPhee's physical transformation as she successfully managed to get the children to learn the lessons. What makes 'Nanny Mcphee' different is its sense of humour (that gives it its own charm and appeal) and the colourful world that it presents. The child actors are good in their parts and Kelly MacDonald has a nice screen presence. ![]() These actors make their characters unique. Her first novel, Death in High Heels, was published in 1941, followed by a series of successful crime novels and historical romance as well as much-loved children's books. It was great to see the one and only Angela Lansbury after a very long time, this time in a slightly villainous role. Then there are actors like Emma Thompson (superb), Colin Firth (great) and Imelda Staunton (hilarious) who hardly ever let down. The lavish sets and designs are incredibly hypnotic. It's colourful, extravagant, magical and funny. 'Loved how the spectacular world was created. Emma Thompson is a talented writer and she shows great understanding of children's imagination. There is a slight resemblance to 'Mary Poppins' but 'Nanny McPhee' is very much its own film. ![]() I thought it was just another one of those family films but I was impressed all through and surprised as to how much I enjoyed it. I was very pleasantly surprised by how 'Nanny McPhee' turned out. ![]()
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