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I just watched this movie and it never seems to amaze me with the Nanny McPhee movie installments. Comparing both would be unfair because both movies have very good story lines. As much as I enjoyed watching this second installment, the first stood on it's own. I am really fond of Emma Thompson and all her works. I really love her.
Just some comments though on the characters. I just find the role of Isabel Green (Maggie Gyllenhaal) did fall short for me. I would really been better if they got an authentic British actor to play the role. I find the accent a tad bit over played. I am pleased also that Ewan McGregor in the role of Rory Green and Ralph Fiennes in the role of Lord Gray. Though they're considered cameo roles, it did present some sort of fresh insert in the movie. I particularly liked Lord Gray when he confronts the 2 kids in his office. The awkwardness in dealing with his son was priceless and very true to the role he was portraying.
One of the scenes that didn't make a lot of sense was when the harvest were gathered. The magical air show where the harvest projected different animals and at the end a fireworks effect which as bit corny but then again it's does cater to young ones so I guess a specific market would appreciate it. To me it can do without the added special effects. The mere fact that the harvest was gathered neatly on the ground was awesome enough.
I love the part at the end where you get the sense of who Mrs. Docherty (Maggie Smith) is in the story. It didn't occur to me until the end. That is something you should watch out for. Completely surprising and it'll make you smile.
I just hope this installment would turn out to be a success so I can look forward to next one. It's rare that you watch a movie that's well made at the same time entertained without so much hype with action and suspense. A true family movie. Good lessons to impart and a real feel good movie.
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