Nanny McPhee: More Than Just a Kids' Movie?

Okay, so I just rewatched Nanny McPhee (the 2005 one) and I'm kinda surprised by how much I still enjoy it, even outside of pure nostalgia. It is definitely a kids' movie, no doubt, but the visual storytelling is actually pretty interesting when you look at it with a critical eye. I'm dying to know who directed it because the use of color, especially in the Brown house, shifts so dramatically throughout the film mirroring the children's behavior. At the beginning, it's all grays and browns, really emphasizing the chaos and the family's gloom. But as Nanny McPhee works her magic (literal magic, lol), the house slowly starts incorporating brighter colors and feeling more...alive. And speaking of the magic, I think Emma Thompson's performance is underrated. She manages to be both stern and surprisingly empathetic. I also noticed during this watch how well the cinematography plays with scale. The kids are filmed from low angles when they're being mischievous, making them seem larger and more imposing, but when they're vulnerable, the camera positions them smaller, more childlike, in the frame. Little details like that actually elevate the film beyond just a typical children's flick, imo. Plus, the scene where they're stuck to the table? Classic! It's not perfect, obviously. The plot is fairly predictable, and some of the magical elements are a bit cheesy, but it's still a fun and visually compelling watch. I'm curious what you guys think. Anyone else find Nanny McPhee secretly kinda brilliant, or am I just overanalyzing my childhood favorites again? I also wanted to look into the director to see the rest of the films they did, but it's missing from online. Does anyone know who directed Nanny McPhee? Also, side note: I totally had a crush on Thomas Sangster back then. Don't judge me!