40 min.
Episode 159: The Nutcracker Prince Chasing Childhood
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- Filmrecensies
Classics are classic for a reason. Hence why we're using this week to revisit an age old ballet story with The Nutcracker Prince (1990). If you've ever seen The Nutcracker, you may know how this story plays out. Clara receives a nutcracker doll from the eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer who has a secret agenda in pairing them up together: the nutcracker is actually his nephew! At night, Nutcracker comes to life along with the other dolls and figurines in Clara's house to battle the evil Mouse King and his army. After falling in love with Nutcracker once she's shrunk down to doll size, Clara must make the choice between spending forever in a world of fantasy or growing up in real life. Do we think this movie compares to the other versions of the tale that we've seen? Or was it an unmemorable attempt? Let’s find out together!
Classics are classic for a reason. Hence why we're using this week to revisit an age old ballet story with The Nutcracker Prince (1990). If you've ever seen The Nutcracker, you may know how this story plays out. Clara receives a nutcracker doll from the eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer who has a secret agenda in pairing them up together: the nutcracker is actually his nephew! At night, Nutcracker comes to life along with the other dolls and figurines in Clara's house to battle the evil Mouse King and his army. After falling in love with Nutcracker once she's shrunk down to doll size, Clara must make the choice between spending forever in a world of fantasy or growing up in real life. Do we think this movie compares to the other versions of the tale that we've seen? Or was it an unmemorable attempt? Let’s find out together!
40 min.