Watch The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
- PG
- 2009
- 1 hr 50 min
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4.1 (4,231)
In 2010, a movie called The Nutcracker: The Untold Story was released, starring Richard Philipps, Fernanda Dorogi, Kriszta Dorogi. This film was based on the classic ballet, The Nutcracker, but with a twist - it aimed to tell an untold story about the beloved characters. The Nutcracker: The Untold Story follows a young girl named Mary (played by Elle Fanning) who receives a wooden nutcracker from her Uncle Albert (Nathan Lane) on Christmas Eve. When she goes to sleep that night, she enters a dream world where toys come to life and she meets the Nutcracker Prince (Charlie Rowe).
Mary learns that the evil Rat King (John Turturro) has taken control of the Nutcracker's kingdom and locked him in a cage. With the help of her newfound friends, including a group of toy soldiers and a talking peacock (voiced by Shirley Henderson), Mary sets out to defeat the Rat King and restore peace to the Nutcracker's kingdom.
As Mary journeys through this magical land, she discovers secrets about her family's past and learns the importance of bravery and friendship. Along the way, she also falls in love with the Nutcracker Prince.
The Nutcracker: The Untold Story is a visually stunning film with gorgeous costumes and special effects. The sets are whimsical and magical, transporting audiences into a dreamlike world. The movie also features a beautiful score with classic Nutcracker tunes as well as new songs.
The acting in the movie is strong, with Elle Fanning delivering a charming and heartfelt performance as Mary. Richard Philipps and Charlie Rowe also impress as the Nutcracker Prince, making the audience root for their love story to succeed. John Turturro is delightfully over-the-top as the villainous Rat King, while Nathan Lane brings some much-needed comic relief as Uncle Albert.
One of the highlights of the film is the choreography for the dance sequences. The Nutcracker is known for its iconic ballet scenes, and The Nutcracker: The Untold Story does not disappoint. The movie features beautiful dance numbers that are both classical and modern in style, with impressive performances from the young cast members.
Overall, The Nutcracker: The Untold Story is a heartwarming and visually stunning adaptation of the classic tale. While it may deviate from the original story, it still captures the essence of the tale and delivers a message about the importance of bravery and love. This film is perfect for families to enjoy during the holiday season, and is sure to become a timeless classic in its own right.
The Nutcracker: The Untold Story is a 2009 music movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.1 and a MetaScore of 18.