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List Price: $5.98 | | Label: Good Times Video
Salesrank: 3477
Released: November 9, 2004 |
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MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
This animated version of the Christmas classic is more about combat than dancing, which will make it appealing to boys leery of a female protagonist. When Clara (voiced by Megan Follows) is delighted with his gift of a nutcracker on Christmas Eve, toy maker Drosselmeier is inspired. He tells the tale of how his nephew rescued a princess and was promised her hand when the evil Mouse King turned him into the nutcracker, making him a prince only among dolls. That night, Clara has fitful dreams about the battles between the Nutcracker Prince (Kiefer Sutherland), backed by his legion of toy soldiers (including a commander voiced by Peter O'Toole), and the enormous mouse and his minions. When the prince is finally victorious, he invites her to come to his doll kingdom. A dream-conjured Drosselmeier obligingly shrinks her and she climbs through her dollhouse castle door into a world of flying swans, sugarplums, and ballerinas. This 68-minute movie based on E.T.A. Hoffman's book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King will interest ages 2 through about 10. --Kimberly Heinrichs
The Nutcracker Prince Reviews:
great condishion, got here fast 
2009-12-01 - i wanted a classic movie in good shape or new for a great price. it got here extermly fast and that made the hole family happy
A wonderful holiday tale 
2009-11-18 - I remember watching this many years ago with my younger siblings during Christmas and have been looking for it. I'm glad it's available on DVD now so that I can share it with my preschooler. We watched it this afternoon and I was happy that the magic of the story and animation is still there, and my preschooler loved it too. This version of the Nutcracker remains more faithful to the E.T.A. Hoffmann's version of the story.Young Clara (voiced by Megan Fellows of "Anne of Green Gables") receives a wooden nutcracker at Christmas from toymaker Drosselmeier, who regales her with the story of how the nutcracker came to be the way he is. That very night, Clara has dreams about a fantastical battle between the Nutcracker Prince (voiced by Kiefer Sutherland) and the evil Mouse King, and the outcome is one that not only affects the Nutcracker's freedom but young Clara's future as well. The accompanying music by Tchaikovsky enhances the animation and makes it all the more magical. The themes explored include those of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice. This is a family friendly feature that will entertain both children and adults. Recommended.
The Nutcracker Prince, a wonderful all ages rendition of the Nutcracker Ballet
2009-11-03 - What a wonderful movie. A Christmas Fairy Tale that everyone should watch.My daughter wanted me to get this last year, but it was unavailable. When I saw that it was on Amazon this year, I grabbed it. A must see children and adult rendition of the Nutcracker Ballet.
The Nutcracker Prince DVD
2009-04-14 - My wife and daughters were very excited to have this movie. It was less than $15, nor hard to find, as other sellers claimed. Beware of sellers asking more than $20 for a DVD. The law of supply and demand applies only to those who are too greedy to ask a fair price, and those who are too eager to part with their money, regardless of the item's perceived value or rarity. Remember Beanie Babies? Pokemon cards?
very happy :)
2009-03-28 - i'm very pleased with this purchase. seller was accurate on description. and it arrived quickly
