Nanny Movie Review

Aisha, an undocumented immigrant, lands a job as a nanny for a wealthy Manhattan couple. As she prepares for the arrival of the son she left behind in Senegal, a violent presence begins to invade both her dreams and her reality, threatening to destroy the American Dream she is painstakingly piecing together.

Nanny has a unique visual style that sets it apart from other films in its genre. The cinematography is top-notch, with a dream-like quality that is achieved through the use of lens flares, soft images, and bright costumes against muted backgrounds. The dialogue also feels natural, adding to the film's overall believability.

However, despite its strong points, the film does have some pacing issues. At times, certain parts of the film feel repetitive and drag on. Additionally, while the cinematography is noteworthy, the visions in the film feel uninspired and clichéd.

Furthermore, the horror elements in Nanny were not particularly effective, making it difficult for me to become fully invested in the story. This may be due in part to the protagonist's progression, which I felt was not fully convincing. The film may have been improved if it had focused more on exploring her deteriorating mental state, rather than relying on horror elements to drive the story forward. Focusing on the phycological aspects of this rather than the supernatural could have made the script better.

Overall, Nanny has its strengths, particularly in the cinematography and the dialogue, but the repetitive pacing, unoriginal visions, and unsatisfying horror elements detract from the overall experience. If you're looking for a horror movie with a unique visual style, Nanny might be worth a watch. But be prepared for some pacing issues and a less-than-convincing protagonist.

Good things about Nanny

• Cinematography
• Dialogue

Bad things about Nanny

• Script
• Editing
• Pacing

Rating: 2.5 / 5