Movie - Nanny McPhee

Nanny McPhee
Rated PG

3 ½ stars

I didn't think I'd like this movie and I didn't' think I'd want my children to see it. However, I did end up renting it last night. I don't know where I had gotten the ideas I had about this movie, but it wasn't really bad. It exceeded my low expectations.

It does have a Marry Poppins feel to it in that Nanny McPhee is a nanny and a bit magical. Basically the children are beyond wild. They have run out every other nanny from an agency. The dad must remarried to continue receiving his allowance from a rich aunt, and the child children don't want a step-mother. After all, they've heard the fairy tails and step-mothers are an evil breed.

It is a cute movie, and I'd sit through it again. I have not yet decided if it is a movie I will purchase or not. I am just shy of giving this movie four stars. So, I'll say a family fun 3 ½ stars.

CFR- Most
I'd say most children could watch this movie.
There is a scene where the dad is trying to protect a lady from the cruel “tricks” of his children. The lady mistakes his actions for passion and is quite thrilled about it. And of course, there are scenes of mischievous children doing potential dangerous things and saying rude or mean things. If it weren't for the children saying and doing these things, there would be no need for Nanny McPhee.
There is mild language a time or two but it is most difficult to catch.
Even with that, I still say it has a Child Friendly Rating of “Most”.