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THE NUTCRACKER follows nine-year-old Mary (ELLE FANNING SUPER 8, BABEL) whose dull Viennese Christmas is suddenly filled with excitement and adventure following the arrival of her beloved Uncle Albert (NATHAN LANE THE LION KING, THE PRODUCERS) and his gift of an enchanted nutcracker. On Christmas night, Mary s new friend NC (CHARLIE ROWE THE GOLDEN COMPASS), comes to life and takes her on a wondrous journey into his magical world of fairies, sugarplums, and other Christmas toys which come to life. Soon though, Mary realises that this fantastical kingdom is facing danger from the tyrannical rule of the evil Rat King (JOHN TURTURRO TRANSFORMERS), and his devious mother (FRANCES DE LA TOUR). When NC is taken hostage, Mary and her newfound toy friends must uncover the secret of the Rat King to rescue her friend and his kingdom
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It said on the cover of the DVD, 'an opulent fantasy spectacle for the whole family'. If that extravagant hype raised your expectations for this movie I'm afraid you are in for a big disappointment. The movie is littered with not very subtle overtones of the Third Reich. Rats dressed in quasi German uniforms, the King Rat addressing a rally of rats and long files of refugees being marched off guarded by soldiers to god knows where to mention a few. What you have here is in fact a warped vision of a classic children's Christmas fairytale by the director and screenplay writer, Andrey Konchalovskiy. The wonderful music by Tchaikovsky is ruined with absurd lyrics by Tim Rice. And where in the original tale is a black Jamaican drummer? One not to waste your money on.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The beginning of the movie starts off well enough. There is a good Victorian Christmas atmosphere. And for about half an hour there are some reasonable images with good special effects. There are good sets, a Christmas tree and magical elements all with the hint of music from the original Tchaikovsky" score. I actually thought this might be ok.
But then it goes badly wrong. The original story from the Tchaikovsky Ballet becomes distorted and altered. Tchaikovsky's music hardly appears and there are even very bad lyrics added to some extracts when it is there. The rats become ugly Nazi stereotype characters complete with Nazi like uniforms. A poor, weak and predictable characterisation. The story gets more and more silly, The ending is different to the original story and the whole thing is an embarrassing wasted opportunity. Why they couldn't have just made a live action acted movie version of the story I don't know. Don't waste your money. Wait till it comes on TV when you can watch it for free. Its worth looking at once but its not a great movie.
If you are a fan of the Nutcracker story or the ballet I would reccomend you stay clear of this film. Don't stain your mind with this version.
But then it goes badly wrong. The original story from the Tchaikovsky Ballet becomes distorted and altered. Tchaikovsky's music hardly appears and there are even very bad lyrics added to some extracts when it is there. The rats become ugly Nazi stereotype characters complete with Nazi like uniforms. A poor, weak and predictable characterisation. The story gets more and more silly, The ending is different to the original story and the whole thing is an embarrassing wasted opportunity. Why they couldn't have just made a live action acted movie version of the story I don't know. Don't waste your money. Wait till it comes on TV when you can watch it for free. Its worth looking at once but its not a great movie.
If you are a fan of the Nutcracker story or the ballet I would reccomend you stay clear of this film. Don't stain your mind with this version.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Wolfblass
Format:DVD
If your buying this because you love the music, then it probably isn't for you. It is more of a kids action film based on the Nutcracker. My kids 10 & 8 liked it, as indeed did I.
Not a classic but doesn't deserve the slating it is getting. A fun film with good effect with a dark undertow.
The Rat King is a bad person so have him portrayed thay way.
Watch the film and make you own mind up.
Not a classic but doesn't deserve the slating it is getting. A fun film with good effect with a dark undertow.
The Rat King is a bad person so have him portrayed thay way.
Watch the film and make you own mind up.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
As described
Not really sure what to say other than it was brand new in packaging and received it quite quickly =)
Published 1 month ago by Victoria Webster
5.0 out of 5 stars
A subtle, below-the-radar movie for tweenies.
This move is an update on the nutcracker story, based upon a fantastical yet dangerous world. It uses some thoughtful ideas, such as fantasy characters also being members of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amazing Jean
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad.
Excellent acting. Great sets - good CGI.
Based on a twist of the Nutcracker theme, where the Nazis (the rats) try and take over the world. Read more
Based on a twist of the Nutcracker theme, where the Nazis (the rats) try and take over the world. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. J. Chippendale
5.0 out of 5 stars
dvd
i love this dvd it has a lovley story to it i will never get bored of watching this film good service and a quick delivery
Published 3 months ago by tasmin jade waters
5.0 out of 5 stars
i am 16 and i love it!!
i first saw this film on the television a few weeks a go when i was ill. i was a bit sceptical at first as i thought it seemed a little too childish, however the film was really... Read more
Published 5 months ago by deannime
1.0 out of 5 stars
Abysmal
This is a rare film: one that has almost no redeeming qualities. The real travesty is that those who know and enjoy Tchaikovsky's music will find themselves bitterly disappointed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by DS9
1.0 out of 5 stars
What can I say that has't already been said!!
This is truly dreadful!!! I am so disappointed I was expecting a lovely Christmas film for the whole family to enjoy, instead I got a film dominated by the Rat King who bizarely... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nims
5.0 out of 5 stars
the nearest thing to a child's imagination - loved it
finally a film that is not an insult to children, free of schamltzy sugar coated messages and it offers images that leapt and bound like they do in an active young mind. Read more
Published 13 months ago by aiya
1.0 out of 5 stars
Tchaikovsky must be turning on his grave
This is by far the worst kid's movie I have ever seen, and I have been held hostage to many goofy movies (mostly with dogs and small animals) which have bored me to death. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Isabel Noronha
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unusual
Different to the all American usual stuff. The kids are American but most of the other actors are English. Uncle Albert (supposed to be Einstein) is a scream. Read more
Published 18 months ago by T
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