Movie Review

Movie Title: Nanny McPhee. Children-Magical. Based on the "Nurse Matilda" books by Christianna Brand. Movie is Rated PG, but personally I think it's pretty mild. Story takes place in England, but not in modern times. Poor widower Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) has a problem. His children won't behave. He has gone through so many nannies that he fears there is no one else to help him. In comes Nanny McPhee a no-nonsense nanny who makes it her mission to sets things right in Mr. Brown's household. Where other nannies have feared to tread Nanny McPhee bravery steps in. The Brown children suddenly start behaving. Little does Mr. Brown know that a small dose of magic is behind it. But he has other pressing matters on his mind. His rich aunt (great job done by Angela Lansbury) wants him to marry again. He won't get a penny if he doesn't marry by a certain deadline. But who will marry a man with so many mischievous kids? Watch and see. My favorite part in the movie is when Angela Lansbury's character, who can't see very well, talks to a donkey with a hat on thinking it's a young girl. Vibrant colors are used throughout the movie making it both childlike and surreal. Your children should enjoy the amusing pranks of the Brown children. I liked this movie so much I was willing to see it again.