Without so much as breaking a sweat the film instinctively provides this necessary aura of Christmas warmth. The fact it clocked in at a brisk 90-minutes didnï¿ 1/2(TM)t hurt either.Īnd for the first half hour or so I was on board with what both the Mouse House and director-for-hire Lasse Hallström (Whatï¿ 1/2(TM)s Eating Gilbert Grape, The Cider House Rules) were doing and seemingly wanted to do. ![]() ![]() This, coupled with the fact it might be nice to get a break from what might have otherwise been another ï¿ 1/2live-actionï¿ 1/2Â? re-imagining of one of my childhood classics made for a fair amount of-I wonï¿ 1/2(TM)t say excitement, but eagerness on my part. You know, being fed classic literature through the guise of Walt Disneyï¿ 1/2(TM)s interpretation and being spared any gory or potentially upsetting details in favor of being sent home with a belly full of sentimental, if not substantial, satisfaction. If nothing else, I thought The Nutcracker and the Four Realms might make me feel like a kid again. Not being overly familiar with the German story from which the famous ballet drew its inspiration I was completely game for this Disneyfied version of The Nutcracker story. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms has its problems, but overall it's a fun family film that celebrates the magic of the season. Yet it does find a clever way to include and honor the original Marius Petipa ballet. However, the plot is rather thin and fairly predictable. Additionally, the score by James Newton Howard has an enchanting quality that helps to set the right tone. And the costume and set designs are incredibly well-done, creating a wondrous fantasy world. Starring Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman, the film has an impressive cast. ![]() While at a Christmas party a young girl named Claire accidentally crosses over to a fantasy world where toys have come to life and discovers that her mother was once a queen there, and the regents seek Claire's help to defeat Mother Ginger, a former regent who has gone rogue and rebelled against the others. An exciting fantasy adventure, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms re-envisions the classic holiday tale.
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