Tag Archives: Nanny

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A subpar remake with some interesting variations

Posted on March 30, 2026 by kaist455

“The Hand That Rocks the Cradle”, which is the remake of the 1992 film of the same name and currently available on Disney+ in South Korea, tries some interesting variations, but the result is uneven and superficial on the whole. … Continue reading →

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Àma Gloria (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): The last summer with her nanny

Posted on January 7, 2024 by kaist455

“Àma Gloria”, which was released in South Korea on the first Wednesday of 2024 as “The World of Cléo”, is a little but intimate coming-of-age drama revolving around the close relationship between a six-year-old French girl and her dear nanny. … Continue reading →

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Nanny (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A nanny under the influence

Posted on January 12, 2023 by kaist455

“Nanny”, which was released on Amazon Prime in last month, is an uneven mix of immigrant drama and horror. Although it is held together fairly well thanks to its competent direction as well as the good lead performance at its … Continue reading →

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First Child (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): As she is cornered into motherhood

Posted on November 13, 2022 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “First Child” often feels like a social horror film. As calmly observing its heroine desperately struggling to balance herself between her career and motherhood, the movie makes some sharp points on how harsh and insensitive the … Continue reading →

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Saint Frances (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her complicated summer days of babysitting

Posted on July 10, 2020 by kaist455

The heroine of “Saint Frances” often feels uncertain and confused as trying to deal with several complicated matters of her ongoing life, and I like the movie for observing her and her life matters with forthright honesty and a bit … Continue reading →

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Mary Poppins Returns (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Long time no see, Miss Poppins

Posted on February 16, 2019 by kaist455

“Mary Poppins Returns” is as delightful and exuberant as you can expect from a sequel to “Mary Poppins” (1964). Although it is often too familiar to surpass its beloved predecessor, the movie still has enough charm and spirit to engage … Continue reading →

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Tully (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A mother and her odd nanny

Posted on August 20, 2018 by kaist455

Raising kids is often quite a demanding task, and “Tully” honestly and incisively illuminates that undeniable fact via its sharp wit and thoughtful sensitivity. As we are frequently amused by its many humorous moments which are both funny and truthful, … Continue reading →

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Finding Vivian Maier (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): A nanny who was also a photographer

Posted on February 20, 2015 by kaist455

The photos shown in Oscar-nominated documentary “Finding Vivian Maier” are something to watch and appreciate for the mood and feelings they evoke. Mostly shot in black and white, they vividly capture the places and people of bygone eras, and then … Continue reading →

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