"Nanny" is a visually striking film that offers a poignant and deeply personal look at the American immigrant experience through the eyes of its lead character, Aisha. Anna Diop delivers a powerful and versatile performance as Aisha, a Senegalese woman working as a nanny in New York City while trying to save money to bring her young son to the United States. The film's use of color and lighting is particularly striking, rendering Black skin beautifully and creating a contrast between the warmth and culture of Aisha's home and the cold, brutalist architecture of the city.
However, the film is not without its flaws. The inclusion of poor CGI horror elements feels forced and out of place, and the narrative often becomes disjointed and distracts from the central focus on Aisha. Additionally, the script spends too much time exploring side characters that ultimately don't deserve our interest, taking away from the impact of Aisha's story. Despite these weaknesses, "Nanny" is ultimately a moving and empathetic portrayal of the American immigrant experience, anchored by Diop's strong performance and the film's beautiful cinematography.
However, the film is not without its flaws. The inclusion of poor CGI horror elements feels forced and out of place, and the narrative often becomes disjointed and distracts from the central focus on Aisha. Additionally, the script spends too much time exploring side characters that ultimately don't deserve our interest, taking away from the impact of Aisha's story. Despite these weaknesses, "Nanny" is ultimately a moving and empathetic portrayal of the American immigrant experience, anchored by Diop's strong performance and the film's beautiful cinematography.