Nanny McPhee

Sesshomaru-sama · 01-22-2006, 11:41 PM

I've been meaning to post this thread starter weeks ago. But, I always forgot. Anyway, don't you feel as though Universal Pictures (I think it's from them) got the idea of Nanny McPhee from Disney's Mary Poppins? I mean, both Mary and McPhee are nannies and they could do magic. What are your thoughts and do you agree with me?

linklewtt · 01-23-2006, 12:33 AM

yes, there are definitely similarities there. a nanny comes to the rescue of a troubled family. but there are differences as well. Nanny Mcphee herself is very different from Mary Poppins. her whole point is to teach the children at least that outwardly appearances are deceiving you know? There are differences, and that's good. Many movies borrow similar storylines from other movies, but in the end they become somewhat original.

ShrunkenNed · 01-23-2006, 06:02 AM

Nanny McPhee, which I have not seen, is based on the collected tales of Nurse Matilda, by Christianna Brand. Son while the books may have been inspired by PL Travers (whether they were or not is pure speculation), the movie was inspired by the books, NOT Mary Poppins. If Universal wanted to rip off MP, why would they wait 40 years to do it?

linklewtt · 01-23-2006, 03:49 PM

it's called special effects and the dawning of a new age

Ezra · 01-23-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ShrunkenNed

...may have been inspired by PL Travers

Has anyone here read P.L. Travers Mary Poppins books. The Disney movie is very different from those books. Mary Poppins is alot like all the other old nannies (except for the magic, of course). She dumpy and middle aged and crotchety and says "Hrumph!" alot. Bette Davis was originally considered for the roll, but the Sherman Bros. cringed at the idea of her singing their songs! (Or her singing at all!), and suggested casting the opposite by hiring Julie Andrews.

03-22-2006, 01:23 PM

I hated Nanny McPhee! It was so stupid. They ripped off the Mary Poppins story from it and i just really hated it. Let's sue them for everything they've touched!!!

debijeanm · 03-22-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezra

Has anyone here read P.L. Travers Mary Poppins books. The Disney movie is very different from those books. Mary Poppins is alot like all the other old nannies (except for the magic, of course). She dumpy and middle aged and crotchety and says "Hrumph!" alot. Bette Davis was originally considered for the roll, but the Sherman Bros. cringed at the idea of her singing their songs! (Or her singing at all!), and suggested casting the opposite by hiring Julie Andrews.

I have read them (a LONG time ago). Even as a kid I felt disjointed when Mary in the movie turned out to be so pretty and "sweet" compared to The Real Mary Poppins.

Sesshomaru-sama · 03-22-2006, 07:17 PM

I didn't know there was a book of Mary Poppins before the movie. Then again, I don't know a lot of things about literature.

Sincerely, a brother of a half-demon,
Sesshomaru-sama

Ezra · 03-22-2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by debijeanm

Even as a kid I felt disjointed when Mary in the movie turned out to be so pretty and "sweet" compared to The Real Mary Poppins.

Those books are very fun, but definitely have creepy moments, too. For example Mary Poppins takes the children to Mrs. Corey's sweets shop to buy lady fingers, and the Corey daughters break the fingers off their hands and wrap them up.

DV Brer Rabbit · 03-25-2006, 04:02 PM

That's not very nice to say about Nanny Mc Phee because when I saw it seemed as if It was completly opposite of Mary Poppins.
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Sesshomaru-sama · 03-26-2006, 08:21 PM

I forgot this thread existed. Funny!

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Sesshomaru-sama

03-27-2006, 02:26 PM

Yea I know! but some differences and similarities though but its like Mary P.! LOL

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linklewtt People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 913 Images: 16 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes, there are definitely similarities there. a nanny comes to the rescue of a troubled family. but there are differences as well. Nanny Mcphee herself is very different from Mary Poppins. her whole point is to teach the children at least that outwardly appearances are deceiving you know? There are differences, and that's good. Many movies borrow similar storylines from other movies, but in the end they become somewhat original. __________________ Hey, Visit My New Mickey Mouse Cartoon Blog!!

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DV Brer Rabbit SOTS and SM genius People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I WISH Splash Mountain! Posts: 367 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's not very nice to say about Nanny Mc Phee because when I saw it seemed as if It was completly opposite of Mary Poppins. I'm not going to use names of who is being naughty!! --------------------------------------Double post added here. Wow! How did this happen? I sent to many! But I only clicked once! __________________ Splash Mountain & Song of the South's Worshiper. Fan profile! I'm more than just a fan now. Last edited by DV Brer Rabbit; 03-25-2006 at 04:03 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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