While the pace ebbs and flows at a moment’s notice, Nanny is still a pretty good film whose strength lies in its visuals and atmosphere telling the story in lieu of that sense of time and forward progression. More on the lines of a straightforward drama than the horror it seems to have been marketed as, Nanny’s exploration of the class divide that can span across continents gives us ample time with Aisha, portrayed wonderfully by Anna Diop. Diop truly is a star here and deserves more roles that can really show off the full depth of what she can do, hopefully with visuals just as good as what Nanny has to offer. The way that light captures her form is beautifully done and the way that interiors are lit give a wonderfully claustrophobic feel when Aisha is in the Havs’ apartment. I do think some parts can be trimmed so that way more aspects of this can be expanded upon, but overall I think this is a good film!
While the pace ebbs and flows at a moment’s notice, Nanny is still a pretty good film whose strength lies in its visuals and atmosphere telling the story in lieu of that sense of time and forward progression. More on the lines of a straightforward drama than the horror it seems to have been marketed as, Nanny’s exploration of the class divide that can span across continents gives us ample time with Aisha, portrayed wonderfully by Anna Diop. Diop truly is a star here and deserves more roles that can really show off the full depth of what she can do, hopefully with visuals just as good as what Nanny has to offer. The way that light captures her form is beautifully done and the way that interiors are lit give a wonderfully claustrophobic feel when Aisha is in the Havs’ apartment. I do think some parts can be trimmed so that way more aspects of this can be expanded upon, but overall I think this is a good film!
