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| The Nanny Diaries (Full Screen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Donna Murphy, John Henry Cox
Studio: Weinstein Company
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 14893
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 105
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WEID80349D
UPC: 796019803496
EAN: 0796019803496
ASIN: B000VKL6TI
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: December 4, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
Not That Bad July 23, 2008
It's not a bad movie to rent. I wouldn't own it. Definatly saw worst. Kind of reminded me of Bridget Jones.
 By Far and Without a Doubt the Biggest "EMBARRASSMENT" in Scarlett Johanssen's career! May 13, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
First of all let's be clear on a couple of things:number 1 I don't hate this movie 'cause it's what some may refer to as a "Chick Flick"(true I am a man but I don't even believe in the term "Chick Flick" anyway. And second I love Scarlett for her beauty,grace,sex appeal,(and let's face it she's one of the few actresses lately who's more than just a "pretty face"). Now that being said the problem is that not only does this reprehensible piece of sh** TOTALLY SUCK but on top of that it's the worst movie she's been in since A Love Song For Bobby Long! I mean for starters there's that really corny opening using museum exhibits as completely confusing metaphors! Also there's that B.S. with her starting out referring most everybody by aliases to begin with(ie Mr. and Mrs.X and Harvard Hottie! How moronic is that!) And then at the end when you realize you don't even care anymore you find out the said characters "real names"! Next the only character who's name you do get to know about right away is the kid's! And then of all the stupidest names they could give him his name is Grayer! What the f*** kind of a name is that! Grayer than what a cloudy sky, an old lady's hair,WHAT! HA HA LOL! Anyway the script was pure Dogsh** and the scene where Scarlett Johanssen and Alicia Keys are singing along with George Michael's Freedom was sheer embarrassment! Especially since a)I hate George Michael and b) When Scarlett was standing up while the car was moving and dancing while wearing sunglasses she looked ridiculous! Oh and that scene in some bar where all these guys are criticizing her for being a nanny she spouting one h*** of a corny line afterwards! And I hate Laura Linney and the fact that Alicia Keys had very little part in it! In summation if you want to see Scarlett Johanssen in a good movie watch Ghost World or Lost in Translation and skip this waste of time!
OK May 7, 2008
A little less than expected to be honest. The film starts off with a hilarious narration by "the nanny" - an anthropological analysis of the 'tribes' in new york city, categorizing the women in different 'species.' I was completely sucked in at the beginning and then for the rest of the movie waited for the clever plot that never came. There was nothing new. A young, innocent woman in her early twenties discovers 'real life' by experiencing a mundane hardship.
Most of the performances weren't so bad. Laura Linney, truly one of my favourite, favourite actresses, was great as always. Alicia Keys wasn't bad either as the laid back girlfriend of 'the nanny.' It did feel like she was playing herself though. Scarlett Johansson , as beautiful and talented as she is, I though was mis-casted. With a comedy like this, I think actresses like Anne Hathaway or a younger Julia Roberts would have been more appropriate and believable for the role.
All in all....an 'okay' film.
 Scarlett made it bearable May 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Being male I found this movie's portayal of the sexes disparaging to say the least. It has women as honest, hard working, kind, and constantly taken advantage of. Men, on the other hand, bad men! Men are adulterous, sexist, selfish pigs, and always taking advantage. Except for the College Hottie (who I'm sure all us average Joes can relate to). Don't mistake me...I'm not obssesed with hating this movie or anything. I'll probably write this review and forget about it. But I'm sorry I wasted two hours watching it.
Not very convincing or impressive March 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Annie Braddock is a bit lost in her young life, so she becomes a nanny to an unbelievable Upper East Side Manhattan couple's young boy.
There's nothing striking about the movie. Mr. X, the father, is a high rolling executive who has time for his wife or son, but does have more than adequate time for his mistress. Mrs. X is a vapid, dreary woman, also more concerned with everything other than her son.
Little Annie stays in this household - which is absolutely unbelievable. The plot says she does it for the child. But you know what? That's unbelievable too.
Annie cries on the shoulder of her girlfriend, meets the boy upstairs, puts up with endless nonsensical situations and a few lectures from her mother.
Not the worst movie ever made, but definitely not one that you'll remember a week later.
Jerry
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