For the record, the premise of this military nanny mixes Mary Poppins and the "supernanny" interpreted in a curious and charismatic way by Emma Thompson I have always liked .. but as it happens many times, second parties tend to be worse. Although in the first one I laughed in a lot of its moments, in its continuation I only yawned (and laughter not one)."Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang" is a very nice continuation of that children movie of the year 2005 (although that was not the finished one either (it was just a foolish and foolish movie), at least it was fun at times and with embellish magic touches that made it bearable and enjoyable for the whole family ... something that can not boast its sequel).Their second part repeats exactly the same formula of the previous one (half-witch nanny who is in charge of educating with magic and hits a baton on the floor to a bunch of spoiled children ... and so relieve some pressure on the overwhelmed father/mother in question), but this time the thing is not so well exploited. Let's say that this time the magical babysitter does not hit with his cane as accurately as in the first installment (where a very entertaining and burlesque script, a dynamic narration, a magical setting and attractive and timely performances saved a movie very dumb at first ). In "Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang" we find a rhythm too slow for a succession of situations too forced, a grace that does not make grace, a few educational moments less well-off with humor, and a few charming characters (children never they gain the affection of the spectator and do not dazzle as much as the first Maggie Gyllenhaal is not horrible as a burdened mother but, unlike Colin Firth in the first installment, his character never captivates or transmits naturalness in his oppression or in his love to the kids, anyway, even Thompson is not as fascinating as expected).And the main problem is not the script (which was not required much to be a children film), but some misplaced performances, a lack of chemistry between actors, a narrative rhythm not successful that will bore an adult, and some visual adornments that do not convince at any time.Unfortunately this continuation will only please the kids who, after all, are more conformist when it comes to watching simple movies (as nice as it is to say otherwise, I can say from experience that it is).The best: That will please the kids. The movie poster. The worst: To throw overboard a good idea with a very little ingenious development.

We have the kids who won't behave so Nanny McPhee has to come to their house and sort them out. We've seen that in the first movie already. We also have the typical plot that annoys me in most kids films; "Some man wants us to sell our house and we have to stop him." We've seen this many times before and we don't need to see it again.The CGI was awful. None of the effects looked real. The worst being a baby elephant. According to the director's commentary, a real elephant was going to be used but it died so a CGI one was used instead. We couldn't they get another elephant? Maybe to save money.Also, the poo jokes were too much for a kid's film. Good thing it was cow poo and not human poo.Also, at the end of the first film, Nanny McPhee turned beautiful. What happened. Every 100 years it wears off and she has to start all over again? However, the best thing about this film is the acting. Maggie Gyllenhall is fantastic. She does a very good English accent which is where most Americans fail at this. Except for Renee Zellweger and Robert Downey Jr. Overall, it's okay. If they ever make a third film, I think it should be about where Nanny McPhee came from and how she got the job.

As I have said before when I review a family movie I look at it in a few different ways; first is it appropriate for my three kids, second is it entertaining to me and my kids, and thirdly is there a decent storyline. In the second installment of Nanny McPhee I believe it hit on all three of my requirements. With the feel of a modern day Mary Poppins, without the music, this movie turned into an instant favorite of my kids, 2 girls and a boy. As with the first Nanny McPhee the messages written into the movie were not lost on my kids so they could again understand the transitions of the characters. Emma Thompson renewed her role as Nanny McPhee with a classic acting approach and that is what this movie needs to stay on point.The cast of the movie has one of my favorite actresses in Maggie Smith; she delivers a part that you would expect from her in a family movie. The five children consisting of Oscar Steer, Asa Butterfield, Lil Woods, Eros Vlahos, and Rosie Taylor-Ritson share a great chemistry. It's evident right from the beginning that this is truly a bunch that needs Nanny McPhee. The pretty and natural looking Maggie Gyllenhaal plays a solid part that is miles away from the character she portrayed in Secretary. As the mother/aunt of this bunch she is not the star of the movie however she compliments the children well. If you are looking for a lot of special effects and CGI this isn't your movie. I would say this movie is closer in style to the Disney based movies of the 60's and 70's; and I am fine with that. The movie is fun and enjoyable and a great choice for any family movie night. Grade: B+visit our site at www.twodudereview.com

What an incredible movie. Just fantastic. All of the cast was absolutely phenomenal, especially the kids, they were amazing! You know you're a talented actress when you don't have the leading role but you still make the whole movie, and that's what Maggie Smith did. She was hysterical all the way through, some highlights being when she is frantically waking up her husband because she wants him to see the bomb go off, when she tries to sit on the cow patty thinking it's a cushion, and when Isabel goes into her store to find that by "putting the flour away", she really means dumping it all over the floor, but the best part of all was right at the end. Nanny McPhee says goodbye to Aggie, and Aggie pulls a little silver rattle out of her dress pocket, it clicked to me and to other fans of the first movie that Maggie Smith is playing a full grown version of Baby Agatha from the first movie. I suggest seeing the first movie before the second one, because it's okay standalone but there's at least one reference to the previous movie. The part when the father gets home is ever so slightly corny for all us cynics out there, but it didn't put a damper on my enjoyment of the film, and I really really liked this. I recommend it to anyone, particularly people with kids of any age. Great film.