More of Nanny McPhee's 'humanity' was visible in this movie (and I hope there are more Nanny movies). Nanny's consternation at bird's behavior and being able to continue loving it but having to get over the bad behavior was great; ; giving a 'hint' to the soldier about helping eat his broccoli; allowing the children to take a minute of control of the cane; all added some life lessons that are important. Not just an 'army nanny' but an army nanny with a heart.
Cast was excellent. The 'character' of Phil was not quite as funny as the 'bad guy/lady' in the first. I love the actor that played Phil. He has a wonderfully expressive face and body language. Maybe Phil was meant to be stupid and not evil - but somehow to me he fell so in-between that I almost felt he was 'separate' from the story -- hmmmm.
Will see the movie again - will purchase it when it comes out.