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
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."