The Nutcracker Prince
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Movie Reviews of The Nutcracker Prince
Movie Review: Pure Magic!
Summary: 5 Stars
A film which has surpassed the test of time is the only way I can describe 'The Nutcracker Prince.' A true Christmas classic with stunning animation, a wonderful story and beautiful music and songs. It's also appealing to both genders and people of many ages. It features action for the boys and romance for the girls with everything else in between. The tale of how the Nutcracker 'came to look the way he does' is filled with humour but like the whole film leaves you with a feeling of compassion for the poor nutcracker and as it turns out poor Clara. The film has a perfect balance of both sentimental moments of sadness matched with moments of absolute joy and an ending that will please all.
Moments to watch out for include:
Clara's dance and song with the Nutcracker (my favourite scene in the film), the scene where Marie (the typical teen doll) struts her stuff and sends a mouse catapulting through the air, Marie's entrance into The Land Of The Dolls, Clara and the Nutcracker's ballet dance in The Land Of The Dolls and Clara's final emotional battle against the Mouse King (that's right the girl even gets to fight on her own behalf for once).
Overall the film has many wonderful morals for children of all ages. From lessons of courage and self-sacrifice to accepting ones self and accepting the changes that come with growing up, 'The Nutcracker Prince' is a masterpiece that deserves to be nurtured and appreciated; watched time and time again.
Movie Review: The Nutcracker Prince
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie when I was thirteen or so. I was always fascinated by the The Nutcracker story. But this version is the best! It also is the one so far that is true to the real story. Well many years have passed and while watching T.V. during the holidays they were playing the Nutcracker Ballet almost everywhere I turned. Then I thought about the long lost cartoon version and wished I could watch it again, especially with my husband. I looked for it on Netflix, on other television channels and never found it. Then I tried Amazon and the rest is history. I ordered it right then and there and it was a couple of days before Christmas so I knew for sure that I was not going to get it until after the holidays. Boy was I wrong...I received it within 3 days! Thank you Amazon for letting me share this favorite childhood movie with my husband before Christmas.Movie Review: The best animated version of The Nutcracker!
Summary: 5 Stars
After wearing out my old video every Christmas in the 90's, this one took a while to show up on DVD. It was first out in Europe in 2002, so being able to play multi region DVD's, I quickly snatched it up. It was rather low budget, but finally, in 2004, a slightly better quality US version came out!
The incredible music, the vibrant colors, the excellent voice-overs, and of course, the story. A young girl is told by her Grandfather the tale about the wooden nutcracker he gave her as a gift. A boy soldier was turned into wood by the evil Mousequeen, and to become a real boy again, he must defeat the Mouseking.
With the voices of Phyllis Diller, Kiefer Sutherland, Peter O'Toole, and Megan Follows, you just can't go wrong with this cast. An excellent treat, meant to be watched every year!
Movie Review: Great for All Ages
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm an elementary music teacher and during the holidays most of music class is spent preparing for holiday shows. In turn, I needed a trusty dvd that could occupy that group of varied students who landed on odd class periods that needed filing! I have listened to and watched a ton of different versions of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale and this one, by far, has exceeded my hopes for being a legitimate musical and theatrical story. All of the music is from the actual Tchaikovsky score and is a great introduction to music appreciation without the students even realizing it! It's a wonderful buy for classrooms and homes. The children love the subtle comedy and action in addition to recognizing the music in the background. It was a great find!Movie Review: A Wonderful Christmas Tradition
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this movie, the VHS version, when I was in high school...and I still love to watch it every Christmas! It is such a sweet movie, and I love the music. I never knew the words to "The Nutcracker Suite", until this movie.
This movie is entertaining for ALL ages, and it will fast become a wonderful Christmas tradition once you see it. I'm SO glad that they finally have it out on DVD!! Can't wait to get mine!