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The Nanny Diaries Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 63

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  The movie itself is sort of bland and obvious and comfortable.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Variety

  Rarely rises above standard sitcom fare.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The New York TimesStephen Holden

  Because The Nanny Diaries is essentially a two-character story whose supporting players are wooden props, it would help if the actors playing the two were evenly matched. But Ms. Johansson's Annie, who narrates the movie in a glum, plodding voice, is a leaden screen presence, devoid of charm and humor.

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• 50

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  The very rich are different from you and me. And much worse. That's basically the message of the disappointingly banal Nanny Diaries, a film that is even more lightweight and clichd than the fluff that was the best-selling book.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Los Angeles TimesCarina Chocano

  The social bite of the popular novel fades into a generic chick flick.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt

  The comedy has several inspired moments and a genuine flair for the satiric, but overall the film leaves you cold.

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• 42

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

  For a light comedy, The Nanny Diaries turns out to have an off-putting theme. It glorifies the romance of slumming.

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• 30

  out of 100

  Wall Street Journal

  So tightly constructed of clichs, stereotypes and chick-lit tropes that it's inert; no fresh air can blow in.

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