Nanny McPhee



			Flicks for Kids

			All DVDs
			Baby

			Preschool

			Kid

			Tween

			In Theaters Now

			Flicks for Kids Expert

			Parents Pick the Movies



			Meet the Editor

			DVD Gifts for Moms & Dads

			Earth-Friendly DVDs

			10 Favorite Family Films


	Dora Saves the Snow Princess

	Yo Gabba Gabba: Dancey Dance Bunch

	Wow! Wow!Wubbzy: Tale of Tails

	Go Diego, Go!: It's Bugs World



			Highly age appropriate

			Somewhat age appropriate

			Probably not age appropriate


		Nanny McPhee

	videoPlayerContainer_content
		On DVD Now Best For Kids (6-9) Rated PG
		Fantasy/Sci-Fi \| Comedy

		Although the comparisons to Mary Poppins are inevitable, Nanny McPhee with her haglike appearance--is a whole different breed of baby-sitter. Instead of cheerfully singing that "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down," she conjures up a thick and vile-looking potion that makes her young charges gag. Children will be fascinated by her methods and will realize that despite her disconcerting appearance, Nanny McPhee is fair-minded and compassionate and only wants to help. Don't be surprised, though, to see young viewers sit a little straighter in their seats and remember to say "please" when asking you to pass the popcorn. This age-by-age guide is presented by our sponsor.

Exclusive Video Clip


	This movie is intended for older children.

Very young children may be frightened by Nanny McPhee's appearance, with her unsmiling face, brown warts, and buck tooth. They may also find the funeral home in which Mr. Brown works disturbing, especially with its caskets and dead bodies out in the open. Older preschoolers, though, will be intrigued by the children's antics: they'll find it hysterical when the kids tell Nanny McPhee their names are "poop," "bum," "bosoms," and "fart." They'll also laugh when the siblings dress up their animals as girls and when a donkey starts dancing.

Older kids will be fascinated by the ways in which Nanny McPhee gets her point across: when the children fake being sick so they can stay in bed, she uses her magic to literally keep them stuck in bed. Young viewers will think carefully about her philosophy of staying only when she's needed--not wanted--and leaving when she's wanted but not needed. Girls in this age group will enjoy the love story as well.


	Most tweens will consider the story too babyish, but fans of those nanny reality TV shows will probably enjoy watching Nanny McPhee transform the children and solve their behavior problems. They may even be tempted to look for The Collected Tales of Nurse Matilda, the Christianna Brand book upon which the movie is based.

--Lois Alter Mark, the Flicks for Kids Expert



			Movie Pluses
		Teaches manners & encourages listening Empowers young viewers Dispels the myth of the evil stepmother

			Movie Minuses
		Mild language Some suggestive behavior Caskets and dead bodies in a funeral home The children's mother is dead