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Emma McLaughlin·2007·Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
70%
Faithfulness
3.5
Book Rating
3.1
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti
The Book
Nanny takes a job caring for the young son of the wealthy X family on Manhattan's Upper East Side, and finds herself immersed in their glamorous, chaotic world while trying to maintain her own sense of self.
The Film
A college graduate goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family. Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge.
Key Differences
The film softens the book's satirical tone and social critique. The character of the nanny is portrayed as more romantically involved than in the book. The film omits some of the darker, more cynical elements of the book's depiction of the wealthy family.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film is enjoyable but lacks the sharp social commentary and depth of the book, making it better to read the book first for full context and tone.
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