The Nutcracker

– This version of "The Nutcracker" gives the classic ballet a tragic spin, with Masha (instead of Clar..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
The Nutcracker (2008)

This version of "The Nutcracker" gives the classic ballet a tragic spin, with Masha (instead of Clara) now the unloved, unappreciated daughter of the Town Council President. At a Christmas party, Masha is given a seemingly alive Nutcracker by her Uncle Drosselmeyer, and Masha instantly is enchanted with it. The toys come to life at midnight, and after Masha helps the Nutcracker defeat attacking mice, he takes her to his kingdom, where he is later revealed to be a handsome Prince. The Prince and Masha fall deeply in love, but their "happy ending" has a morbid twist not found in any other "Nutcracker".

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Release Date:

18 Nov 2008

Director:

Denis Caïozzi

Writer:

Marius Petipa (libretto and script plan), Mikhail Shemiakin (adapted by), E.T.A. Hoffmann (original story)

Main Actors:

Valery Gergiev, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Vladimir Ponomarev, Elena Bashenova

Plot:

This version of "The Nutcracker" gives the classic ballet a tragic spin, with Masha (instead of Clara) now the unloved, unappreciated daughter of the Town Council President. At a Christmas party, Masha is given a seemingly alive Nutcracker by her Uncle Drosselmeyer, and Masha instantly is enchanted with it. The toys come to life at midnight, and after Masha helps the Nutcracker defeat attacking mice, he takes her to his kingdom, where he is later revealed to be a handsome Prince. The Prince and Masha fall deeply in love, but their "happy ending" has a morbid twist not found in any other "Nutcracker".

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10