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For any of you out there who have kids (or even if you don't), DON'T MISS THIS MOVIE!  It was absolutely outstanding and had a terrific cast.  The movie is based on the Nurse Matilda stories (can't recall the author).  I've never read any of them, but I just ordered the book through Amazon a few minutes ago. 

The lesson of the movie was terrific and I can honestly say it's the best fairytale I've ever seen onscreen.  It's a thoughtful movie.  Way better than Mary Poppins, and I'm a big fan of that one.  It was really a welcome change from all the cartoons that have come out.  I'm still a Disney/Pixar fan, but they all start to blend together after a while.

The actress who plays the cook is the same actress that will play Umbridge in OOTP.  I didn't think she looked right for that part until I saw this movie, now all I can say is- perfect casting!  She isn't evil in Nanny McPhee, but I have no doubt that she will be wonderfully evil as Umbridge.

Anyway, my 6 year old was totally mesmerised by the movie, and was even quiet for a while afterward.  I could tell she was contemplating the story (very cute).  Can't wait for the DVD.

Better then Mary Poppins :o

 :rofl: I thought it was going to be a Mary Poppins rip off before I saw it.  But the story is much more involved and intense and they don't burst into song! 

Doesn't Emma Thompson play the Nanny?

she does.

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It has Mark Darcy Colin Firth in it, it has Colin Firth in it :-*

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Hmm... now you've taxed me... can anyone remember Mr Darcy (the 'real' one's) first name... not Fitzwilliam... that's his cousin... bah - it's left me!

I wanted to see this Kelly, I think I'll add it to my DVD rental list :D

You are right Roz.  His name is Fitzwilliam - he and his cousin have the same first name  :)

ahh - so near but yet so far

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Thanks!!

Its his cosuins surname isn't it Col. Fitzwilliam. Deffo Darys first though ;)

I thought this was really good. It surprised me!

I love it and I will definitely have to add it to my growing DVD list ;D

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Kelly -
Was it me or was Emma's mouth looking a little animated when she completely changed?

I didn't see that, but she did appear to still have make up on to look a lot older than she is.  She was still Nanny, so she was keeping the same expressions.  Maybe that was it.  ???

I saw it once, right before Evangeline changed into her wedding dress