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Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.
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83
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.
75
Will kids like the movie? I suspect they will. Kids like to see other kids learning the rules even if they don't much want to learn them themselves.
75
Chicago Tribune
Nanny McPhee maintains a satisfying, all-ages balance between broad comedy and human warmth.
70
Variety
Under the surface, the movie has a streak of Roald Dahl-style darkness that dilutes the sugar.
70
A spicy little pastry with just the right proportions of flakiness and gooeyness.
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