Although this might be a tad convoluted and distant for the younger set, The Golden Compass is still a truly fantastical journey filled with wondrous imagery. A real visual treat.
As far as movies about enchanting nannies go, Mary Poppins is certainly the classic favorite. But the delightfully quirky and heartwarming Nanny McPhee could be a close second.
Since this film focuses on three women often bashing men and lamenting about their love lives, it will probably be labeled a "chick flick." But even if you are not a big fan of the genre, Crush may be worth the while, especially for those who remember their own bad dates all too well.