Nanny McPhee (2005)

Director:

Kirk Jones

Writers:

Christianna Brand (books)
Emma Thompson (screenplay)

Release Date:

27 January 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

You'll Learn To Love Her. Warts And All.

Plot:

Emma Thompson stars as a governess who uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.

Plot Keywords:

Nanny | Children | Father | Widower | Magic

Awards:

2 wins & 4 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 14	6:00 PM	ABCF
Sun. Nov. 15	3:30 PM	ABCF

Cast

Emma Thompson	...	Nanny McPhee
Colin Firth	...	Mr. Brown
Kelly Macdonald	...	Evangeline
Thomas Sangster	...	Simon Brown
Eliza Bennett	...	Tora Brown
Jennifer Rae Daykin	...	Lily Brown
Raphaël Coleman	...	Eric Brown
Samuel Honywood	...	Sebastian Brown
Holly Gibbs	...	Christianna Brown
Hebe Barnes	...	Baby Agatha Brown
Zinnia Barnes	...	Baby Agatha Brown
Angela Lansbury	...	Aunt Adelaide
Celia Imrie	...	Mrs. Quickly
Imelda Staunton	...	Mrs. Blatherwick
Elizabeth Berrington	...	Letitia

Also Known As:

Nanny McPhee (France)

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild thematic elements, some rude humor and brief language.

Runtime:

97 min | Philippines:98 min

Country:

USA | UK | France

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

UK:U | Ireland:G | Australia:PG | Germany:o.Al. | Singapore:PG | Netherlands:AL | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:Atp | Portugal:M/6 | Malaysia:U | Sweden:Btl | Finland:K-7 | Iceland:L | Philippines:G | Canada:G (Ontario) | South Korea:All | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

Originally entitled "Nurse Mathilda", Emma Thompson, who also wrote the script changed it to the current title fearing that people would associate the original title as her "Nurse Project". The name McPhee was suggested by her mother, Phyllida Law.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Nanny McPhee tells Cedric, "Lesson three, to get dressed when they're told is complete," he picks up a pen and fiddles with it. In the next close-up, Cedric's hands are clasped together, and a moment later he picks up the pen and fiddles with it.

Quotes:

Tora: [descussing the mishaps at the tea with their father] And the worms in the sandwiches.
Sebastian: That was my idea!... I mean, my fault.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "QI: Film (#6.11)" (2009)

Perfect escapism!

Saw the film this morning at a Sunday Times preview and I'd like to think that more than a few of you will be eating your words when you see the finished product. It's beautifully put together, with lots of humour, the attractive Colin Firth and many superb performances. Celia Imrie creates a colourful character in Mrs Quickly, Imelda Staunton is fantastic as the cook (Mrs Blatherwick) and Angela Lansbury is expertly cast as Aunt Adelaide (despite the feathered dress making her look like a turkey!) As guessed at on another thread, Nanny McPhee does teach the children - that manners matter, you should be responsible for your actions, and that actions have consequences. It isn't dumbed down, there's certainly no 'dopey dialogue' - and there's also no annoying Americanisms as beset Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.

At first glance, you could imagine Emma Thompson giving a very over the top performance, given the warts, over-sized nose and tooth. Instead she gives a careful and considered performance - everything in the right measure.

Enjoy Nanny McPhee for what it is - a large dose of magical escapism with plenty of laughs for good measure. A few rude words and food fights to keep the kids (and parents) happy, oh and a dancing donkey, but overall a film that is lots of fun. Can't wait for the DVD.