Nanny McPhee

Nanny McPhee Widescreen DVD

Directed by Kirk Jones WAKING NED DEVINE with a screenplay by star Emma Thompson this film is based on the Nurse Matilda series by Christianne Grant. Widower Cedric Brown Colin Firth is at his wits' end. His seven children have just scared off their 17th nanny since their mother passed away and seem to have exhausted all local resources. Then as if by magic Nanny McPhee Emma Thompson appears out of the blue literally warts and all. This governess has a different approach to minding Mr. Brown's wild brood; each tap of her walking stick seems to work magic and impart a much-needed lesson. Although the children are determined to chase her away they soon discover how much they really need her. But the Brown family has another problem. Stern Great Aunt Adelaide Angela Lansbury the late Mrs. Brown's aunt has been supporting the family and has issued an ultimatum to Cedric: he must marry by month's end or she will cut off all financial support. Cedric is reluctant to marry just anyone and his options appear to be limited to the garish widow Selma Quickly Celia Imrie. Will he marry to keep his family intact or have his children learned enough to help him find love again? Firth and an understated Thompson are in fine form and Lansbury Imrie Derek Jacobi and Peter Barlow are a delight in their supporting roles as are the children. The costumes and set are infused with vivid colors that lend a larger-than-life fanciful feel to the film adding to the magic.

Nanny McPhee (Widescreen Edition)

In this wickedly charming tale, Emma Thompson portrays a mysterious woman with special powers who enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) and attempts to tame his seven children. The children have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies, but as Nanny McPhee takes control, they begin to notice that their misbehaving has magical and startling consequences. "A magical, fantastic and wonderful fable that will capture the heart of the whole family!" (Maria Salas, NBC-TV) Starring: Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Kelly Macdonald, Derek Jacobi, Patrick Barlow, Celia Imrie, Imelda Staunton, Thomas Sangster Directed by: Kirk Jones