The Nanny Diaries (2007)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Directors:

Shari Springer Berman
Robert Pulcini

Writers (WGA):

Shari Springer Berman (screenplay) &
Robert Pulcini (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

24 August 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

A comedy about life at the top, as seen from the bottom.

Plot:

A college graduate goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family. Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge.

Plot Keywords:

Nanny | College | Little Boy | Harvard | Anthropology

Awards:

1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Nov. 15	6:15 AM	SHOW
Sun. Nov. 15	4:05 PM	SHOW

Cast

Scarlett Johansson	...	Annie Braddock
Donna Murphy	...	Judy Braddock
John Henry Cox	...	Dean
Alicia Keys	...	Lynette
Lewis Payton Jr.	...	Bike Messenger
Sonnie Brown	...	Human Resources Director
Georgina Chapman	...	TriBeCa Fashionista
Nicholas Art	...	Grayer (as Nicholas Reese Art)
Jodi Michelle Pynn	...	Screeching Lady
Mike Rad	...	Dude
Laura Linney	...	Mrs. X
Joanna Heimbold	...	Glamour Mom
Marla Sucharetza	...	Charity Mom
Phoebe Jonas	...	Xanax Mom
Allison Sarofim	...	Eating Disorder Mom

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language.

Runtime:

106 min | USA:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #43432) | Australia:M | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Ireland:12A | Hong Kong:I | Taiwan:PG-12 | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Finland:S | UK:12A | Argentina:13 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Malaysia:U | Brazil:Livre | Germany:o.Al.

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Weinstein Company, The

Trivia:

Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini wrote the screenplay with Scarlett Johansson in mind for the character of Annie Braddock.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Harvard Hottie is reading the letter from Mrs. X at the end of the movie, the words he says do not match the words on the letter.

Quotes:

Annie Braddock: My desire to be an observer of life was actually keeping me from having one.

Movie Connections:

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Soundtrack:

Feed The Birds

Quite nice

As another reviewer pointed out-> "Better than expected". So if your expectations are low, you will be positively surprised. I watched it a sneak preview with some friends. I guess Scarlett Johansson haters won't like the movie from the start, but everyone else can give it a shot.

Yes it is predictable, yes it has it's awkward moments, but it's also likable. The cast is stellar throughout, most of the jokes work and the kid performer walks a fine line, but always stays/plays it straight. The movie keeps a light tone overall, but has it's dark(er) moments too. They might not work for everyone (and some might hate the ending), but overall it's a decent movie (effort)